Senior Software Engineer at Lingawa

Lingawa (Formerly TopSet); United States; Remote; USD 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking edtech company dedicated to transforming the way people connect with African languages. As a Senior Software Engineer, you'll play a crucial role in developing innovative features that enhance user engagement and accessibility. Collaborate with a talented team to create cutting-edge Voice LLM solutions and optimize mobile applications. This role offers the chance to make a significant impact in cultural preservation and economic empowerment through technology. If you're passionate about AI and education, this opportunity is perfect for you!

Benefits

Equity

Health insurance

Pension plans

Birthday PTO

Remote work flexibility

Growth opportunities

Annual company get-together

Qualifications

• 7+ years of software development experience.
• Proficient in React and TypeScript for frontend development.
• Experience with NestJS and backend API development.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain high-quality features for an engaging user experience.
• Develop mobile applications ensuring seamless language learning.
• Architect and manage cloud deployments for scalability and security.

Skills

React

TypeScript

NestJS

Flutter

AWS

Google Cloud

MongoDB

AI Integration

Problem-Solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Master's degree in Computer Science

Tools

AWS

Google Cloud

Flutter

NestJS

MongoDB

Job description

About the innovative team redefining how people connect with African languages:

Hey superstar, Thanks for stopping by!

We’re Lingawa (formerly TopSet) and basically, we're transforming the way people connect with African languages. Backed by VCs, Google, Techstars, and the Mastercard Foundation.

As an innovative edtech AI platform, we're passionate about what we do: our mission is to ignite cultural pride and economic empowerment through African languages

We live this out by building cutting-edge Voice LLM solutions, bringing African languages into the AI era, and up-skilling speakers of African languages into world-class tutors with the latest learning science.

Now we’re looking for an exceptional Senior Software Engineer to join our remote team, someone who thrives in high-performance environments, wants to leave a legacy in African Edtech, and is ready to start immediately.

The Position & You:

You’re an experienced & innovative technical leader who will play a pivotal role in architecting and developing our platform, working closely with cross-functional teams to deliver innovative features that enhance user experience and bring the power of language learning to millions.

Your work will directly enhance user engagement, drive accessibility, and help bridge cultural gaps through cutting-edge technology.

Colleagues describe you as exceptional, having a problem-solving mindset, likes to make lasting impact, and bonus points if you're passionate about edtech and AI!

Let’s get to the point of what exactly you’ll be doing at Lingawa.

What you’ll be doing in this role:

• Empower Learners: Build and maintain high-quality features across the frontend (React, TypeScript) and backend (NestJS, TypeScript) to create an intuitive, engaging experience.
• Expand Access: Develop and optimize mobile applications using Flutter, ensuring seamless language learning anytime, anywhere.
• Scale Innovation: Architect and manage cloud deployments on AWS and Google Cloud, making Lingawa’s platform scalable, secure, and efficient.
• Personalize Learning: Integrate machine learning APIs to deliver adaptive learning experiences that cater to individual needs.
• Collaborate for Impact: Work closely with product managers, designers, and fellow engineers to co-create features that drive user success.
• Mentor & Lead: Elevate the team by sharing knowledge, conducting peer reviews, and fostering a culture of innovation and excellence.
• Drive Continuous Improvement: Stay ahead of industry trends and implement best practices to ensure our platform remains at the forefront of language education technology.

Ideally, you have:

• Experience: Minimum of 7+ years post Uni professional software development experience.
• Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• Frontend Mastery: Advanced Proficiency in React and TypeScript, creating intuitive, high-performance user interfaces.
• Backend Expertise: Extensive experience with NestJS and TypeScript, developing powerful and efficient APIs.
• Mobile Innovation: Hands-on experience with Flutter, crafting seamless mobile-first learning experiences.
• Cloud & DevOps: Strong expertise in AWS and Google Cloud, with a focus on security, scalability, and efficiency.
• AI-Powered Learning: Familiarity with integrating AI-driven technologies for personalized experiences.
• Database Proficiency: Deep knowledge of MongoDB, or other scalable data solutions.
• Problem-Solving Mindset: Analytical and solution-oriented, with a drive to tackle complex challenges.
• Passion & Purpose: A strong belief in the value of preserving African cultures and a passion for economically empowering young people across the continent.

Why You’ll Love Working Here:

• High-Impact Work: Be part of a mission-driven company making a tangible difference in workforce development and cultural preservation in Africa.
• Cutting-Edge Tech: Work with AI, cloud computing, and mobile-first solutions to shape the future of edtech.
• Attractive Compensation: ₦1,500,000+ net per month
• Comprehensive Benefits:Equity, Fantastic health insurance, pension plans, and more.
• Birthday PTO: Your birthday is a work-free day.
• Remote-First Flexibility: Work from anywhere while contributing to a global mission.
• Growth & Development: Opportunities to innovate, lead, and grow in a fast-moving environment.
• Work with a mission-driven, fun, and collaborative team (we love Friday game time!)
• Annual company get-together (our last was at Ziba Beach Resort )

About the team:

We are a team of 50+ technologists, language experts, and creatives working from different locations. We hire nationally, you work locally—in the heart and heat of Lagos, your serviced apartment within Abuja, or a quiet village near Kaduna, the choice is yours.

We place a great amount of trust in our people, and we are big on measuring outcomes/results, taking the OKR approach to managing performance. Our values fuel our results.

How to Get Started:

This is a critical hire and we’re moving quickly. To ensure excellence, we only move forward with candidates who score in the 90th percentile or higher on our technical assessment via Test Gorilla.

Ready to make that impact? Apply here. Let’s bring African languages into the AI age together!

The hiring process for this role:

• Complete the technical assessment on Test Gorilla- 1 hour maximum.
• 30 minute First interview with the CTO.
• 1 hour Technical interview.
• 1 hour Second interview with the CEO+COO at Lingawa.
• Feedback / Reference checks and offer extension.