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We combine proven curriculum principles with world class interactive design to make meaningful practice something students want to come back to, not something they struggle through.\nWe support what teachers, schools, and parents are already doing by increasing student engagement with high quality, standards aligned practice that reinforces classroom learning. That’s why we’re building:\nFor students: Rewarding and motivating learning experiences that meet students where they are to build real academic proficiency.\nFor educators: Tools that fit naturally into instruction and help students stay engaged while reducing teacher workload.\nFor parents: Activities that help your kid catch up or get ahead, build confidence, and minimize homework battles, whether learning at school or at home.\nWe are committed to helping every person maximize their potential and live a life of meaning. It’s a difficult problem that requires brilliant people and tremendous effort over time.\nLevel is looking for a Software Engineer to help us build and evolve the foundational technology that powers Level's games. You'll work at the intersection of game engine development and internal tooling. Writing the low-level code that makes our gameplay fast, our development cycles efficient, and our pipelines reliable. 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