Software Engineer (Contractor)
About The Position
As an engineer on Amplify’s Learning Experience team, you will join a talented group tackling complex challenges in education by building a cutting-edge platform that supports K–12 math, science, and language arts curriculum products. The Learning Experience team sits at the core of Amplify’s platform, owning both front-end and back-end systems that power content authoring, in-lesson student and teacher experiences, and educator tools. In this role, you will work within cross-functional teams alongside product managers, designers, data scientists, and education experts to deliver high-impact projects across the full development lifecycle—from ideation through production deployment.
Requirements
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science or a related field (or equivalent experience)
- 3+ years of professional software development experience
- Experience with modern JavaScript frameworks (e.g., React)
- Strong understanding of software design principles and modern engineering practices
- Proven problem-solving skills and experience working with complex systems and large codebases
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment and take initiative in learning
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Passion for building education products and improving equity and accessibility
Nice To Haves
- Experience with server-side development (e.g., Node.js)
- Experience with database technologies (e.g., MongoDB)
- Experience deploying and managing production systems in cloud environments (AWS, GCP, or Azure)
- Familiarity with technologies such as TypeScript, Node.js, Express, Nx, React, and ESBuild
- Experience using or integrating AI technologies (e.g., large language models, agentic coding tools)
- Experience with automated testing frameworks (e.g., Jest, WebdriverIO)
- Background in education or edtech
Responsibilities
- Design, build, and maintain high-quality, scalable software solutions that support Amplify’s learning platform
- Develop and integrate AI-driven features to support classroom orchestration, lesson planning, customization, and teacher coaching
- Write and maintain TypeScript code across front-end and back-end systems, including automated tests and supporting tooling
- Review code and contribute to best practices, ensuring clean, maintainable, and efficient solutions
- Partner with DevOps to support deployment, monitoring, and infrastructure reliability
- Ensure software performs reliably in real classroom environments through proactive testing and monitoring
- Collaborate within a strong engineering culture by participating in code reviews and team learning initiatives
- Leverage modern AI-assisted development tools to improve efficiency and innovation
Benefits
- The hourly rate range for this role is $70.00
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Number of Employees
501-1,000 employees
