Mid-Level Software Engineer

Role: Mid-Level Software Engineer HRforGrowth® is engaged as the talent acquisition partner to conduct this search on behalf of a client organization that is hiring for this role. HRforGrowth is not the employer for this position. HRforGrowth identifies, evaluates, and presents top-tier candidates through its global talent acquisition practice; all employment decisions — including final selection, offer terms, compensation, and conditions of employment — are made solely by the hiring organization.Our Client is seeking a Mid-Level Software Engineer with Minimum 3 to 6 years of experience to join a small engineering team and own full-stack features that directly impact learners across the globe. The organization is a peer-to-peer learning platform focused on preserving the human side of education by connecting students through tutoring, dialogues, and community.This position is ideal for a product-minded engineer who enjoys wearing multiple hats, working directly with non-technical stakeholders, and turning ambiguous user problems into thoughtful and effective technical solutions. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to own features end-to-end while working closely with engineers, designers, and program leads to build new learning experiences and programs..

Location: Remote, USAJob Type: Full-TimeCompensation: $167,000 – $177,000 per yearVisa Sponsorship: Not available; U.S.

Citizens and Green Card Holders only Key ResponsibilitiesOwn full-stack features end-to-end, from understanding user problems and stakeholder needs through scoping, technical specifications, implementation, and iteration based on feedbackWork closely with non-technical stakeholders to understand user needs and translate ambiguous problems into effective product solutionsWrite technical specifications and make thoughtful technical tradeoff decisions with support from senior engineersWork in small cross-functional pods alongside engineers, designers, and program leads to launch new program pilots and learning experiencesBuild and maintain clean, scalable, and maintainable software across the full technology stackDevelop product features using TypeScript, React, Next.js, Node.js, and PostgresParticipate in code reviews and contribute to maintaining high engineering and code-quality standardsContribute product ideas and think beyond implementation to help shape the overall user experienceParticipate in on-call rotations, approximately one week every 5–7 weeksHelp improve platform operations and safety toolingCollaborate with senior engineers and other team members to deliver reliable product solutions that serve a large and diverse global user baseContinuously iterate on products and features based on user and stakeholder feedbackRequired QualificationsMinimum 3 to 6 years of full-stack software engineering experienceProven experience shipping full-stack B2C features to thousands of usersExperience working with typed programming languages and relational databasesProfessional experience with TypeScript, React, Next.js, Node.js, and Postgres or a similar technology stackExperience working in a small, high-growth consumer startup environmentAbility to define user problems, write technical specifications, and work directly with non-technical users and stakeholdersAbility to collaborate effectively with senior engineers and take ownership of product solutionsStrong product mindset with the ability to think beyond writing code and consider user needs and product outcomesGenuine interest in social impact and/or an education-focused missionAbility to work effectively in a small engineering team with a high degree of ownershipU.S. Citizen or Green Card Holder requiredPreferred QualificationsExperience working in ed-tech, marketplaces, real-time products, video products, or trust and safety featuresExperience with AWS or GCP cloud infrastructureIdeal Candidate ProfileThe ideal candidate is a product-minded full-stack engineer who enjoys working in a small, high-growth environment and taking ownership of features from problem definition through production.This person should be comfortable collaborating directly with non-technical stakeholders, defining user problems, writing technical specifications, making technical tradeoffs, and working closely with senior engineers to deliver effective product solutions.The ideal candidate will also have a genuine interest in social impact and/or education and be motivated by the opportunity to build technology that directly supports learners and communities around the world.About HRforGrowth:HRforGrowth is a full-service HR and talent partner built to support companies that are scaling, transforming, or navigating change. HRFG is globally recognized for delivering quality, speed, and cost-effective talent solutions across every level of the workforce. Through its global talent acquisition practice, HRforGrowth applies world class rigor and precision to identifying exceptional professional and executive talent on behalf of its clients — from temporary staffing to permanent hourly workers through to placing C-suite executives. HRforGrowth is presenting this opportunity in its capacity as the retained search partner and does not serve as the employer of record for this position.Equal Employment Opportunity:In its recruiting and search practices, HRforGrowth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, or gender identity, and welcomes applications from all qualified individuals. HRforGrowth evaluates and presents candidates to its clients without regard to any protected characteristic.HRforGrowth endeavors to advise the hiring organization to comply with all applicable federal, state, and local equal employment opportunity laws — including those enforced by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) — in its hiring decisions, terms of employment, and workplace practices.