{"id":1275994,"url":"https://alion.io/job/coursedog-software-engineer","title":"Software Engineer","company":{"id":9060,"name":"Coursedog","domain":"coursedog.com","url":"https://alion.io/company/coursedog","size_band":"51-200","is_staffing_agency":false,"employer_type":"direct","is_intermediary":false,"listed_via":null,"ats_vendor":"Workable","truth_index":null},"role":"Backend","role_family":"Backend","seniority":null,"employment_type":"full_time","work_mode":"remote","remote_scope":"stated_countries","remote_scope_basis":"board_field","remote_working_hours":null,"hiring_geo_confidence":"structured","locations":[],"countries":[],"hiring_countries":["US"],"hiring_countries_total":1,"salary":{"min":70000,"max":90000,"currency":"USD","period":"year","gross":null,"usd_annual":90000},"salary_estimate":null,"experience_years_min":null,"visa_sponsorship":false,"relocation_package":false,"has_equity":true,"technologies":[{"name":"JavaScript","optional":false},{"name":"Node JS","optional":false},{"name":"Redis","optional":false},{"name":"Rest API","optional":false},{"name":"TypeScript","optional":false},{"name":"Vue.js","optional":false},{"name":".NET","optional":true},{"name":"AWS","optional":true},{"name":"AWS Lambda","optional":true},{"name":"C#","optional":true},{"name":"Python","optional":true}],"status":"live","first_seen_at":"2026-09-25T00:00:00Z","employer_posted_date":"2026-09-25","last_verified_at":"2026-09-27T02:30:40Z","board_verified":true,"closed_at":null,"days_open":2,"trust":{"level":"ok","repost_count":null,"flags":[],"days_open":2},"description":"About the Opportunity\nAs a Software Engineer at Coursedog, you'll help build the platform that hundreds of colleges and universities rely on to manage their academic operations. You'll work across the stack, from backend services and APIs to the Vue frontend customers use every day, and collaborate closely with product, design, and fellow engineers to deliver features and resolve issues. You'll own problems from scoping through release, whether you're building something new or strengthening the systems already in place.\nThis role is well-suited for someone who enjoys learning unfamiliar systems, values clean and maintainable code, and wants their work to have a direct impact on the institutions we serve. If you're motivated by building software that helps remove barriers to student success, this is a chance to do meaningful work at real scale.\nThis role offers a competitive base salary ranging from $70,000-$90,000, depending on experience. The position includes a performance-based variable compensation plan, bringing the total on-target earnings (OTE) to $75,000-$100,000 when goals are met.\nWhat You’ll Do\nBuild and maintain backend services and APIs.\nDevelop and maintain frontend applications using TypeScript and Vue (or similar frameworks).\nDesign, implement, and maintain well-structured, testable code.\nReview pull requests and provide constructive, actionable feedback.\nDebug and improve existing systems, including legacy components.\nImprove existing systems, including legacy components, through debugging and refactoring\nUse AI tools to work more efficiently across coding, debugging, and documentation.\nCollaborate with cross-functional partners to deliver features and resolve issues.\nEstablish and document engineering best practices that raise the bar for the whole team\nRequirements\nWhat You’ll Bring\nRequired\nExperience writing TypeScript and modern JavaScript in production applications\nExperience building frontend applications with Vue.js or a similar framework\nExperience developing backend services with Node.js\nKnowledge of REST APIs and software design principles\nExperience working with databases such as MongoDB, Redis, and relational databases\nStrong debugging and problem-solving skills\nAbility to learn new systems quickly in ambiguous problem spaces\nStrong communication skills with both technical and non-technical partners\nExperience using AI tools to speed up development while maintaining code quality\nNice to Have\nExperience with AWS, queues, or serverless systems (e.g., Lambda).\nExposure to AI-powered or AI-adjacent systems.\nBackend experience beyond Node.js (e.g., Python, Java, .NET).\nBenefits\nAbout Coursedog\nAt Coursedog, our mission is simple but ambitious: to break down barriers to student success.\nFounded by former college students who were frustrated by outdated academic systems, Coursedog was built to empower higher ed administrators to deliver exceptional educational experiences and make it easier for students to achieve their goals. Since then, we’ve grown into a platform trusted by institutions across the country.\nCoursedog is the Intelligent Academic Operations Platform, empowering 400+ colleges and universities to better serve over 3.3 million students. Our platform brings together academic scheduling, curriculum and catalog management, assessment, and workflow automation - all designed to adapt to each institution’s unique needs and remove administrative roadblocks so educators can focus on helping students succeed.\nWe’re a remote-first, fast-growing company and a Forbes Top 500 U.S. Startup Employer, with a culture that prioritizes engagement, ownership, and impact. If you’re excited about solving meaningful problems, working with thoughtful teammates, and improving education at scale, you’ll feel right at home at Coursedog.\nWorking at Coursedog\nHealthcare, Dental & Vision\nWe follow a fixed contribution model to promote equity and transparency. Every employee receives the same annual dollar amount to apply toward medical, dental, and vision coverage. This approach gives you the flexibility to choose the plan that best fits your needs, whether that is a base-level option or more comprehensive coverage.\nDepending on the selected coverage level, the company covers:\nEmployee-only coverage: 99% to 65% of monthly premiums\nEmployee plus dependents: 77% to 50% of monthly premiums\nWe partner with Aetna and Guardian, and offer access to best-in-class wellness and support programs, including:\nSpring Health (mental health support)\nXP Health (vision benefits)\nCarrot Fertility (family planning support)\nOne Medical (primary care)\nWe also support pre-tax savings through Health Savings Accounts (HSA) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA).\nRetirement Planning\nTo support long-term financial health, we offer a Safe Harbor 401(k) plan from day one of employment. Coursedog provides a 4% employer match on your total compensation (subject to federal limits) each pay period for employees contributing to a tax-advantaged retirement account.\nPaid Time Off\nWe trust our employees to manage their time responsibly. That’s why we offer an unlimited Paid Time Off policy - because flexibility and balance are critical for sustained excellence and personal well-being.\nRemote-First Since Inception\nWe were built for distributed work. Our culture emphasizes flexibility over rigidity, outcomes over hours, and transparency over gatekeeping. We are committed to being a remote-first organization indefinitely, empowering you to work where and how you thrive best.\nEquity\nAs a valued contributor to our collective success, you’ll participate in the upside. All employees are granted equity in the company aligned to your role and tenure. Equity grants are reviewed and adjusted with promotions to reflect your evolving impact.\nPaid Parental Leave\nCoursedog supports all parents regardless of gender, family structure, or how you became a parent. All parents receive up to 6 weeks of Paid Bonding Leave at 100% of base pay following the birth, adoption, or foster placement of a child. 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