Software Engineer at Amplify

Feedinkoo; United States; Remote; USD 120,000 - 129,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan

Health insurance

Paid time-off

Parental leave

Job summary

Feedinkoo is seeking a Software Engineer in the United States for a fully remote position. You will build software solutions for educational technology, engaging with product teams to create impactful tools for teachers and students.

The ideal candidate has a BS/MS in Computer Science, 2+ years of experience, and is well-versed in modern tech stacks including Python and Javascript. Competitive salary and benefits package offered.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of professional software development experience.
• Strong understanding of software design principles.
• Experience with complex systems and large code bases.

Responsibilities

• Build high-quality, scalable software solutions for educational products.
• Develop code across front-end and back-end systems.
• Collaborate with the DevOps team on deployment processes.

Skills

Problem-solving ability

Collaboration

Understanding of modern web technologies

Technical communication

Education

BS/MS in Computer Science or equivalent

Tools

Python

Javascript

PostgreSQL

AWS AppSync

Docker

Job description

Work Environment

Our fully remote engineering team builds elegant and flexible systems that can quickly respond to design and pedagogy demands. You will work in cross‑functional teams alongside product managers, designers, data scientists and education experts on a variety of impactful projects and have involvement in initiatives from ideation phases through to production release.

Project Examples

• Providing tools for teachers and students to effectively assess a child’s reading ability.
• Creating reporting on student assessments with tools and recommendations for improving outcomes.
• Improving APIs to allow teacher and administrators tools to perform to the highest standards of speed and reliability.

Responsibilities

• Build high-quality, robust, scalable software solutions that help Amplify build and maintain a best-in-class learning platform.
• Develop code across front-end and back-end components, including automated tests and related tooling.
• Review code from other engineers on the team, bringing your keen eye for pragmatic and elegant solutions to challenging problems.
• Collaborate with our DevOps team to develop, manage, and monitor our deployment processes and infrastructure.
• Ensure that our software meets the needs of all students and works reliably in real classrooms.
• Participate in proactive testing and monitoring of our systems and guarantee a good experience for our end users.
• Participate in a collaborative learning environment within Amplify Engineering: reviewing code from other engineers and participating in learning sessions to foster best practices and engineering culture.

Required Qualifications

• BS/MS in Computer Science or equivalent degree or training.
• 2+ years of professional software development experience.
• Understanding of good software design and modern software engineering practices.
• Understanding of modern front-end and back-end web technologies.
• Strong problem-solving ability and experience working within complex systems and large code bases.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, collaborative setting and engage in self-driven learning.
• Ability to articulate technical concepts verbally and in writing.
• A passion for working on education products and a desire to make them more equitable and accessible.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with web technology and our tech stack is a bonus but not required.

Tech Stack

• Languages and frameworks: Python, Javascript, RESTful and GraphQL APIs
• Data stores: Experience with modern data stores such as PostgreSQL, DynamoDB and Snowflake
• Cloud infrastructure: Experience in managing cloud-based infrastructure using tools like AWS AppSync, Lambdas, Datadog, Terraform, and Docker
• Testing: Proficiency in automated testing techniques, with experience in testing frameworks like Jest and WebdriverIO

Benefits

Salary is only one component of the Amplify Total Rewards package, which includes a 401(k) plan, competitive health insurance and mental health options, basic life insurance, paid time‑off, parental leave, and access to best‑in‑class development programs. The gross salary range for this role is $120,000–$129,000. This role is eligible to earn an annual discretionary bonus that rewards individual and company performance.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Amplify is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Amplify makes employment decisions based on qualifications and merit, and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability status, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic or status. Amplify is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities, including disabled veterans. If you have a disability and need an accommodation in connection with the application or hiring process, please email [e-mail].

Background Check

If you are selected for employment, a background check will be required. As required by state and local laws and district policies, you may be required to provide additional documentation, such as proof of vaccination, or submit to enhanced background screening, such as fingerprinting.

E-Verify

Amplify is an E‑Verify participant.