Lead Software Engineer I

PowerSchool; Texas; On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Pharmacy Benefits

Life Insurance

AD&D Insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

Health Savings Accounts

Short-Term Disability

Long-Term Disability

401(k) Plan

Parental Leave

Discretionary Time Off

Wellness Program

ClassPass

Employee Assistance Program

Tuition Reimbursement

Pet Insurance

Identity Theft Protection

Student Debt Repayment Program

Prepaid Legal Coverage

Job summary

PowerSchool is seeking a seasoned software engineering leader to head a cloud-based K-12 education platform. You will guide design, development, and maintenance of critical systems, and mentor engineers across multiple squads.

You will drive AI-assisted development for performance, scalability, and code quality, working in a fast-paced environment in Wisconsin. 8+ years of experience and a CS degree are required.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of relevant software engineering experience.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field.
• Proficient in languages such as TypeScript, Java, C#, or Python; experience leading complex projects with AI tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead a software engineering team focused on a cloud-based K-12 education platform.
• Design, develop, and maintain robust systems with emphasis on performance, scalability, and code quality.
• Drive AI-assisted development to optimize delivery and quality across squads.

Skills

TypeScript

Java

C#

Python

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Job description

Lead a software engineering team in the design, development, and maintenance of robust cloud-based K-12 education software. Drive technical solutions by integrating AI-assisted development tools to optimize performance, scalability, and code quality.

Requirements

Requires a minimum of 8 years of relevant experience and a bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field. Must be proficient in languages like TypeScript, Java, C#, or Python and have experience leading complex coding projects using AI tools.

Key Skills

TypeScript, Java, C#, Python, SQL, Generative AI, Agentic AI, Software Architecture, SDLC, OWASP, Kanban, Full Stack Development

Benefits

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Pharmacy Benefits
• Life Insurance
• AD&D Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Health Savings Accounts
• Short-Term Disability
• Long-Term Disability
• 401(k) Plan
• Parental Leave
• Discretionary Time Off
• Wellness Program
• ClassPass
• Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Pet Insurance
• Identity Theft Protection
• Student Debt Repayment Program
• Prepaid Legal Coverage