Sr. Product Engineer
About OpenEd
At OpenEd, we’re opening the world to every learner. With over 100,000 students served and growing rapidly, families trust us as a partner to the most precious thing in their lives, their children. Our vision: a future where education is no longer constrained by geography, rigid models, or outdated systems. Our mission: to give every student customized, world-class education and resources, empowering families and opening millions of doors for learners across the country.
Our Culture (The Foundation of Everything We Do)
Culture at OpenEd is intentional. It’s defined by what we promote-and what we tolerate. Our latest eNPS (employee net promoter score) of 76 places OpenEd in the top .1% of technology companies. Our values aren't just words; they are non-negotiable principles that guide every decision:
Customer First - Obsessed with delivering value; we fight tirelessly for our learners and families.
Hard Choices, Easy Life - Face challenges directly, swiftly, and transparently.
I Did > We Should - Action over theory; bring experiments, not just opinions.
Learn Out Loud - Share your growth openly; feedback is a gift, ego is the enemy.
Prioritize Ruthlessly - Excellence in the few critical areas over mediocrity everywhere.
Fast AND World Class - Speed doesn’t compromise quality.
Strong Opinions, Weakly Held - Advocate passionately, adjust readily.
Make Others Famous - Elevate your colleagues, partners, and community.
We're currently accepting applications from those living in: AR, AZ, CO, FL, GA, ID, IN, IL, IO, KS, MA, MD, MN, MO, MT, NC, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, RI, SC, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, WI, WV.
As a Senior Product Engineer at OpenEd, you'll join a small, high-impact team building innovative education technology solutions. This is a truly unique opportunity to be a founding member of our in-house engineering team as we transition away from agency contractors.
You'll work directly with our CTO in a Fullstack capacity with emphasis on frontend technologies, and you'll have significant influence over our technical architecture and implementation approach. The ideal candidate will grow into a team lead role while helping us build a culture of engineering excellence.
Responsibilities:
Design, build, and maintain features using React, NextJS, and modern JavaScript
Architect and implement new product capabilities while improving existing ones
Lead technical decisions and help establish best practices and coding standards
Mentor junior engineers and provide technical guidance to the team
Collaborate with product and design to translate requirements into elegant solutions
Improve engineering processes and contribute to technical strategy
Participate in cross-functional discussions to represent engineering perspectives
Balance technical debt with feature development to ensure sustainable growth
Help establish a strong engineering culture as we build our in-house team
Adhere to all federal, state and/or local regulations, OpenEd policies and procedures, and other compliance obligation
Lead by example to foster an environment that is supportive of OpenEd’s values and represent OpenEd with a high level of integrity and professionalism.
Perform other duties as assigned.
About you:
You're a seasoned software engineer with a proven track record of building high-quality web applications. You have deep expertise in React and modern JavaScript ecosystems, along with a broad understanding of web technologies. You're comfortable making architecture decisions and guiding more junior team members.
Beyond your technical skills, you have a product and mission-driven mindset-you care about the user experience of our families, and business outcomes, not just the code. You're excited about using your expertise to make a meaningful impact in education.
Requirements:
5+ years of professional software development experience; preferably at early-stage companies or in founding engineering roles
Strong expertise in React, JavaScript and modern frontend development
Enthusiasm for our mission
Experience with NextJS or similar React frameworks
Understanding of database design and SQL (particularly PostgreSQL)
Proven track record of designing and implementing complex features
Experience mentoring junior developers and guiding technical decisions
Solid understanding of performance optimization and best practices
Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail
Strong communication abilities and team collaboration skills
Ability to work effectively in a remote environment
Reporting Line
This position reports to the CTO.
EEO Statement
OpenEd is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.
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