Senior Software Engineer (Primarily Frontend)

Wild Zebra; Seattle (WA); Hybrid; USD 145,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity

Health coverage

Paid time off

Job summary

Wild Zebra in Seattle is seeking a Senior Software Engineer focused on frontend to design, develop, and maintain user-facing features for an AI-powered learning platform.

You will collaborate with product and design teams, write clean, scalable code, and integrate with backend services and APIs. The role offers a hybrid schedule in the Greater Seattle Area with equity and comprehensive health coverage.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• Strong programming and object-oriented design skills with modern web languages/frameworks.
• Experience building back-end web services using APIs, microservices, and databases.
• Proficiency with Git, CI/CD, testing frameworks, and performance optimizations.
• Ability to work in a hybrid Seattle-based environment and communicate with multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain frontend features for the AI-powered learning platform.
• Collaborate with product and design teams to define feature requirements and ensure accessibility.
• Integrate frontend components with backend services and APIs.
• Conduct code reviews, improve application reliability and scalability, and contribute to architectural discussions.
• Mentor teammates and help refine development processes.

Skills

CS fundamentals

OOP & languages

Backend APIs

Git & CI/CD

Hybrid collaboration

Edtech/AI

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS or related field

Job description

Wild Zebra is an AI-driven learning platform that identifies individual students’ knowledge gaps and learning needs through advanced data analysis. It engages learners in dynamic, personalized conversations that guide them toward mastering core skills rather than simply giving answers. By focusing on meaningful learning, Wild Zebra helps students build lasting understanding and confidence. The company’s mission is to democratize high-quality education, enabling learners from diverse backgrounds to access effective, tailored support. Team members contribute to a product that has direct, positive impact on educational outcomes.

Role Description

The Senior Software Engineer (Primarily Frontend) will design, develop, and maintain user-facing features for Wild Zebra’s AI-powered learning platform. This full-time, hybrid role is based in the Greater Seattle Area, with flexibility for partial work from home. Day-to-day responsibilities include building performant and accessible web interfaces, collaborating with product and design teams on feature requirements, and integrating frontend components with backend services and APIs. The role also involves writing clean, maintainable code, performing code reviews, improving application reliability and scalability, and participating in architectural discussions. The engineer will help refine development processes, mentor other team members, and contribute to a culture of experimentation and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Foundational knowledge in Computer Science and Software Development, including algorithms, data structures, and system design.
• Strong Programming and Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) skills with experience in modern languages and frameworks commonly used for web applications.
• Experience in Back-End Web Development, including working with APIs, microservices, and database-driven applications.
• Comfort with version control (Git), CI/CD workflows, testing frameworks, and performance optimization techniques.
• Ability to work effectively in a hybrid environment, collaborate across disciplines, and communicate clearly with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Prior experience building scalable, production-grade web applications; experience in edtech or AI-driven products is beneficial.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.

Compensation and benefits

The expected base salary range for this Seattle-based role is $145,000–$180,000 per year, depending on experience, skills, and role scope.

The position also includes equity and employee benefits, including health coverage and paid time off. Final benefit eligibility and terms are governed by the applicable plans and policies.