Staff Software Engineer

StrongMind, Inc.; Chandler (AZ); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site gym

Flexible work options

Paid holiday week at Christmas

Community service hours

Comprehensive health benefits

Job summary

An educational technology company in Chandler, Arizona is seeking a passionate Software Engineer to develop innovative solutions that enhance learning experiences. You will lead the software life-cycle and collaborate with a cross-functional team to create engaging product interfaces. The ideal candidate should have over 4 years of experience, knowledge of multiple programming languages, and a passion for education. This role offers a competitive package with comprehensive benefits including unlimited PTO.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of Engineering experience with multiple modern languages.
• Knowledge of mobile development is a plus.
• Excellent communication skills in both written and verbal forms.

Responsibilities

• Build product experiences that are simple and effective.
• Lead all aspects of the software life-cycle.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to create engaging interfaces.

Skills

Engineering experience with multiple modern languages

Cross-platform development best practices

Cloud-based software solutions

CI/CD systems

Agile methodologies

Passion for continuous learning

Teaching others technical skills

Open Source projects involvement

Passion for Education

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or related field

Job description

As a Software Engineer at StrongMind, you will join a cross functional team using the latest development technologies and agile practices, to deliver solutions that democratize education, enabling educators to amplify their impact and students to control their learning experience.

Primary duties and responsibilities

• Build magical product experiences. Make the technical & complex simple and effortless.
• Lead in all aspects of the software life-cycle, from ideation through development and including production support.
• Be an advocate for best practices and influence others to be advocates for best practices on their own teams.
• Collaborate deeply with a cross functional team of Engineers, UX, Product and Operations to create engaging and adaptive application interfaces.
• Increase awareness of the larger technical picture, helping your team to understand their blind spots and how they can effectively integrate into the technical ecosystem.
• Identify opportunities for shared solutions across teams and guide successful designs and implementations.
• Leverage practices such as Continuous Integration, Pairing, and Test-Driven Development to deliver early and often.
• Help to define and measure KPI’s for products and teams, championing the understanding of success based on the measurable outcomes we strive to impact.
• Apply Lean Startup/Agile approaches to software development
• Work in an open space environment (no cube walls)
• Commit to implementing standard department practices and actively learning

Specific Job Skills/Abilities

• 4+ years of Engineering experience with at least one modern language in a production environment, multiple languages strongly preferred (e.g. Ruby/Rails, JS/TS, Python/Django)
• Awareness of cross platform development best practices (e.g. mobile first, responsive design, progressive web applications)
• Knowledge of mobile development a plus
• Ability to work and lead outside of your technological comfort zone
• Experience designing cloud-based software solutions
• Demonstrated experience utilizing CI/CD systems
• Fluency with agile methods
• Passion for self-driven, continuous learning, both in and out of the office
• Opinionated on technology, in theory, but flexible in practice
• Ability to balance time and attention across personal contributions and team growth
• Demonstrated ability to teach others how to build their technical skills
• Involvement with Open Source projects a plus
• Passion for Education is a must; experience in Ed-Tech helpful, but not required

Company-wide skills, abilities and expectations

• Communicate clearly and professionally in both written and verbal form
• Maintain a high level of customer service with both internal and external customers
• Maintain a professional code of conduct, including professional language, actions, and attire
• Maintain confidentiality of matters pertaining to clients and co-workers
• Acknowledge and accept direction from company leadership
• Demonstrate willingness and desire to work and collaborate with clients, co-workers, and the general public
• Prioritize work and handle multiple tasks while working independently
• Remain organized and plan effectively
• Work well under pressure, pay attention to detail, meet deadlines and deal with difficult situations while maintaining composure, professionalism, and a positive attitude
• Examine data analytically, showing excellent reasoning and problem-solving skills as it relates to continuous improvement
• Commit to professional and personal growth
• Embrace a culturally diverse environment
• Adapt to change while conveying professionalism
• Meet quantitative and qualitative performance expectations and requirements
• Own up to the responsibility of the performance of the teams that report to you
• Display candor about one’s own opinions with the ability to commit to a final decision even when in disagreement

Education/Training

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Computer Information Systems, Education, a related field, or equivalent experience
• 4+ years Software development experience preferably in a full-stack capacity
• Exceptional communication skills
• Fluent knowledge of agile best practices
• Experience collaborating across team boundaries
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Development experience within the education industry is a plus

Wellness, Your Way

From an on-site gym and yoga room to flexible work options (select roles), we believe your well-being fuels your brilliance.

Unplug for the Holidays

A fully paid holiday week off at Christmas—because rest isn’t a luxury, it’s essential.

Culture That Celebrates You

Champion spotlights, legendary milestone awards at 10, 15, and 20 years, and community service hours that let you give back with heart.

Open, Honest & Human

Quarterly Town Halls keep our communication transparent—and real.

Vibes & Good Times

Think team cookouts, fun treats, and social events that actually make you want to show up.

Solid Benefits, Real Support

At StrongMind, we offer a competitive total compensation package, informed by market data and aligned with our size, stage, industry, and location. Medical, dental, vision, Unlimited PTO, and voluntary benefits—we take care of the people who make the magic happen.

Your Voice Matters

We’re constantly evolving, and that includes how we support, celebrate, and invest in our people.

Additional Info

We welcome all qualified candidates eligible to work in the United States. At this time, we are unable to sponsor visas.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and provide consideration to all applicants regardless of race, religion, color, sex, gender, national origin, age, veteran status, marital status, or disability protected by law.