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Brisk Teaching

Senior Software Engineer (Full Stack)

🇺🇸 San Francisco, CA

🕑 Full-Time

💰 $180K - $205K

💻 Software Engineering

🗓️ January 6th, 2025

Python

Edtech.com's Summary

Brisk Teaching is hiring a Senior Software Engineer. The role involves contributing to the design, development, and implementation of software products for educators and students, emphasizing modern software engineering practices across the technology stack.

Highlights
  • Contribute to product development, focusing on platform design and optimization.
  • Engage in full-stack development using React for front-end and Python with frameworks similar to Flask for back-end.
  • Manage and expand AWS cloud infrastructure, ensuring security and performance.
  • Collaborate with engineering, founding teams, and designers on new feature rollouts.
  • Provide technical guidance to define foundational engineering practices.
  • Proficient in Python, React, and experienced with AWS; minimum 5 years of software engineering experience.
  • Offers competitive salary ($180K–$205K) and stock options vested over 4 years.
  • Comprehensive benefits including health, dental, and vision insurance.
  • Opportunities for professional growth and a collaborative work environment.
  • Contribute to impactful education technology development.

Senior Software Engineer (Full Stack) Full Description

At Brisk Teaching, we aim to lighten the workload for teachers with AI powered tools that take care of administrative tasks so that teachers can spend more time doing what they love - teaching. Brisk is an AI-powered Chrome extension that simplifies teaching by integrating seamlessly with tools teachers already use like Google Classroom, Docs, Slides, YouTube, and articles. In seconds, teachers can create instructional materials, provide feedback, and evaluate student work - right from where they're already working.

We are a diverse group of technologists, educators, and parents, all united by a passion to improve the lives of educators. With over a decade of collective teaching experience and roles at leading education technology companies like the Chan Zuckerberg Institute, Seesaw Learning, PBS Kids, Clever, NoRedInk, Panorama Education, GoGuardian, and Edulastic, we deeply understand what educators need.

THE OPPORTUNITY:
We are seeking a motivated and skilled Senior Software Engineer to contribute to the design, development, and implementation of high-quality software products that educators and students use every day. The ideal candidate will possess strong experience across the technology stack and demonstrate a solid understanding of modern software engineering practices. In this role, you will play an important part in executing our technical strategy and contributing to the successful delivery of our product to educators and students.

YOU WILL:
  • Product Development: Contribute to the design, development, and optimization of our platform.
  • Full-stack Development: Implement front-end interfaces using React and develop back-end solutions using Python and frameworks similar to Flask.
  • Cloud Infrastructure: Help manage and expand our AWS resources while ensuring security and performance.
  • Collaboration: Work closely with the engineering team, founding team, and designers to roll out new features.
  • Technical Guidance: We are a small team! Help us define our foundational engineering practices, uphold engineering standards, and share your expertise with others.

YOU HAVE:
  • Technical Skills: Proficiency in Python, React, and familiarity with back-end frameworks such as Flask.
  • Cloud Experience: Practical experience with AWS.
  • Software Engineering Experience: At least 5 years in the field.

WHAT WE OFFER:
  • Competitive salary
  • Stock options, vested over 4 years
  • Comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, and vision insurance.
  • Opportunities for professional growth and development.
  • A supportive and collaborative work environment.
  • The chance to make a meaningful impact on education through innovative technology.

Senior Software Engineer 
Estimated total cash compensation 
$180K – $205K  Offers Equity