Lead Software Engineer
$100,000 USD/year Pay is set based on global value, not the local market. Most roles = hourly rate x 40 hrs x 50 weeks 

Fully-remote
Any country
full-time (40 hrs/week)
Flexible schedule
Long-term role

Lead Software Engineer   $100,000 USD/year

Description

Elite Full-Stack Engineers: Transform Education Through AI Innovation

Exceptional engineers don't just write code—they architect solutions that matter. At our company, you'll build AI-powered educational platforms that are revolutionizing how people learn worldwide. We're seeking a Lead Software Engineer who can drive technical excellence while delivering features that impact thousands of users daily.

Our suite of breakthrough products is redefining educational technology:

  • TeachTap: AI-powered platform bringing historical figures to life in a TikTok-like learning experience
  • TeachTales: Personalized storytelling engine that measurably improves student comprehension
  • TimeBack: Learning copilot that integrates with existing applications for proactive student coaching
  • Athena: AI-generated video and assessment platform delivering quantifiable academic outcomes

We leverage cutting-edge generative AI to eliminate mundane tasks, allowing you to focus exclusively on solving complex challenges and delivering high-impact features. You'll collaborate with a world-class global team committed to operational excellence and technical innovation.

What you will be doing

  • Architect and implement modern web applications using industry-leading frameworks and tools
  • Design and optimize cloud-native backends leveraging advanced AWS serverless patterns
  • Lead code reviews that enforce technical excellence, team standards, and customer requirements

What you will NOT be doing

  • Wasting valuable time on trivial bug fixes or maintenance in legacy codebases
  • Managing unstable infrastructure to support poorly architected applications
  • Participating in excessive meetings about roadmaps or chasing stakeholders for decisions

Key responsibilities

Drive technical excellence and innovation across our AI-powered educational platforms to deliver measurable learning outcomes for thousands of users worldwide.

Candidate requirements

  • Minimum 4 years building production-grade web applications with comprehensive frontend and backend expertise (framework-agnostic)
  • At least 2 years as primary technical contributor for a development team OR software product
  • Demonstrated experience integrating generative AI into your development workflow

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Pass Cognitive Aptitude Test.
STEP 1

Pass Cognitive Aptitude Test.

Pass English Proficiency Test.
STEP 2

Pass English Proficiency Test.

Prove Real-World Job & AI Skills.
STEP 3

Prove Real-World Job & AI Skills.

Ace An Interview Or Two.
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Ace An Interview Or Two.

Accept Job Offer.
STEP 5

Accept Job Offer.

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