Senior Software Engineer (EdTech)

TL;DR

Senior Software Engineer (EdTech): Building and scaling student success platforms with an accent on fullstack development, system integration, and AI-driven analytics. Focus on delivering end-to-end features, maintaining high code quality, and collaborating cross-functionally to improve academic planning and support tools.

Location: Hybrid in San Mateo, California, or remote within the US.

Salary: $185,000 – $235,000 + Equity

Company

hirify.global is a fast-growing startup transforming higher education by providing students and advisors with tools for degree planning, academic tracking, and career pathing.

What you will do

• Lead impactful projects from initial scoping through to production release.
• Maintain high standards for testing, security, and accessibility across the codebase.
• Partner with Product and Design teams to solve complex user problems.
• Mentor junior engineers through code reviews, feedback, and knowledge sharing.
• Contribute to engineering initiatives focused on scalability and operational efficiency.

Requirements

• 5+ years of professional software engineering experience.
• Strong fundamentals in both front-end and back-end development.
• Experience shipping production software in a fast-moving, collaborative environment.
• Proven track record of taking projects from idea to outcome with full ownership.
• Must be based in the United States.

Nice to have

• Experience with Python, Django, React, or Angular.
• Familiarity with AWS and CI/CD pipelines.
• Experience working with AI-driven capabilities or complex data integrations.

Culture & Benefits

• Competitive salary and meaningful equity package.
• Comprehensive health insurance (99% premium coverage for employees, 75% for dependents).
• 401(k) plan and commuter benefits.
• Flexible, outcome-driven culture built on trust and autonomy.
• Annual international team retreats.