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We are bonded by our shared purpose - driving innovation that helps millions of learners improve their lives and achieve their dreams through education.\nWhat you'll do here:\nAs a Software Engineer, you will deliver a world-class experience for learners and instructors on our Cengage Learning Platforms (CLP). Working on a cross-functional team, you will implement an innovative, AI-first roadmap.\nFollowing the Product Operating Model (POM), you will collaborate with product managers, designers, engineers, and testers to deliver high-quality, accessible, solutions to improve customer outcomes.\nWork on a high-performing engineering team focused on quality, accountability, and continuous improvement\n\nDesign, develop, and maintain end-to-end features across both backend services (Java/Spring) and frontend applications (React) supporting higher education platforms and products\n\nBuild dynamic, responsive, and accessible user interfaces using React that enhance the learning experience for students and instructors\n\nDevelop scalable, high-performance backend services and RESTful APIs to support frontend functionality\n\nCollaborate closely with Product, UX, QA, and other engineers to deliver cohesive, user-centered solutions\n\nWrite clean, maintainable, and testable code, demonstrating modern frontend patterns (hooks, component composition) and scalable backend practices\n\nTroubleshoot and resolve issues across the stack, including UI bugs, API failures, and performance bottlenecks\n\nContribute to platform modernization efforts, including frontend architecture evolution and backend service improvements\n\nSkills You Will Need Here:\nGenerative AI & Emerging Technologies\nFamiliarity with AI/ML concepts and emerging technologies, including generative AI and LLM-based tools\n\nExperience integrating with or consuming AI-powered services (e.g., APIs for generative AI or intelligent workflows)\n\nDemonstrated ability to apply AI tools in day-to-day engineering workflows (e.g., code generation, refactoring, test creation, CI/CD augmentation)\n\nPractical experience working with agentic AI workflows, including using LLMs to perform multi-step tasks, invoke tools/APIs, and integrate with existing systems\n\nArchitecture & Cloud Platforms\nExperience building and consuming APIs that integrate legacy systems with modern solutions\n\nFamiliarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP) and containerization technologies (Docker; Kubernetes a plus)\n\nSoftware Engineering & Product Delivery\nExperience developing full-stack applications using Java (Spring/Spring Boot) and modern JavaScript (ReactJS)\n\nStrong understanding of software engineering fundamentals, including testing, debugging, and performance optimization\n\nExperience working in agile environments (Scrum, Kanban), contributing to iterative delivery\n\nCollaboration & Communication\nStrong collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in cross functional and distributed teams\n\nAbility to communicate technical ideas clearly and contribute to team discussions and decision-making\n\nWillingness to learn, take ownership, and continuously improve both individually and as part of a team\n\nEducation & Experience\nBachelor’s degree in computer science or a related field, or equivalent practical experience\n\n2-5+ years of professional experience in software engineering, with exposure to full-stack development\n\nCengage is committed to working with broad talent pools to attract and hire strong and most qualified individuals. 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Through our scalable technology, including MindTap and Cengage Unlimited, we support all learners who seek to improve their lives and achieve their dreams through education.\nCompensation\nAt Cengage Group, we take great pride in our commitment to providing a comprehensive and rewarding Total Rewards package designed to support and empower our employees. Click here to learn more about our Total Rewards Philosophy.\nThe full base pay range has been provided for this position. Individual base pay will vary based on work schedule, qualifications, experience, internal equity, and geographic location. 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