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The university has pioneered a new way to learn in the 21st century, one that has received praise from academic, industry, government, and media leaders. Whatever your role, working for WGU gives you a part to play in helping students graduate, creating a better tomorrow for themselves and their families.\nThe salary range for this position takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs.\nAt WGU, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their position, and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range is: \nGrade: Technical 403Pay Range: $73,800.00 - $110,700.00Job Description\nImpact at WGU\nJoin a team helping shape the future of higher education through technology and AI. 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Our interview experience is designed to give qualified candidates the opportunity to show their best work through meaningful conversations and collaboration.\nWe thoughtfully review every application and invite forward the candidates whose experience and potential best align with the role and our mission.\nInterview Process\nHiring Manager Interview (Director, Technical Product Management and Engineering)\nTechnical Interview with a Senior Software Engineer and Manager, Software Engineering\nWork Location\nThis is a full-time, in-office position requiring five days per week in our Salt Lake City, Utah office, designed to foster the collaboration and connection that fuel our best work.\nCollaborative, in-person work environment.\nLocated in Salt Lake City, Utah.\nFive days per week in office.\nWGU will consider qualified candidates who require current or future employment visa sponsorship for this role.\n\nTravel Requirement\nThis position requires occasional travel of up to 20%, including required attendance at designated company summits (typically one to two per year). Additional travel may include conferences, visits to company locations, and other business-related events as needed. Additional travel may be assigned as needed to support business requirements.\nAttend company summits and team events as needed.\nTravel to conferences, company locations, and business-related meetings when required.\nAdditional travel may be assigned to support business needs.\n#LI-SB1\nPosition & Application Details\nFull-Time Regular Positions (classified as regular and working 40 standard weekly hours): This is a full-time, regular position (classified for 40 standard weekly hours) that is eligible for bonuses; medical, dental, vision, telehealth and mental healthcare; health savings account and flexible spending account; basic and voluntary life insurance; disability coverage; accident, critical illness and hospital indemnity supplemental coverages; legal and identity theft coverage; retirement savings plan; wellbeing program; discounted WGU tuition; and flexible paid time off for rest and relaxation with no need for accrual, flexible paid sick time with no need for accrual, 11 paid holidays, and other paid leaves, including up to 12 weeks of parental leave.How to Apply: If interested, an application will need to be submitted online. 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