Staff Software Engineer

CODEPATH LIMITED

Staff Software Engineer scaling CodePath’s Ruby-based education platform. Leading architecture, product direction, AI/ML integration, and technical execution for expanding learner access.

Posted 8/14/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $170,000 - $190,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in architecting and building web applications using Ruby on Rails, with a strong focus on database design, API development, and integrating AI/ML technologies. Proven ability to lead technical decisions, mentor teams, and communicate effectively with stakeholders in the education technology sector.

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Ruby On Rails DevelopmentPostgreSQL Database DesignAI/ML IntegrationTechnical LeadershipWeb Application Architecture

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Hard Skills

Ruby On RailsDjangoSinatraPostgreSQLAPI DesignAutomated TestingPerformance OptimizationSystems ThinkingWeb Stack FamiliarityComplex Querying

Soft Skills

MentoringCommunicationCollaborationProblem-SolvingPassion For Education

Tools & Technologies

DockerAnsibleTerraformGCPClaude Code

Industry Keywords

EdTechHigher EducationScalabilityMaintainabilityGenerative AI

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AnsibleDjangoDockerGoogle Cloud PlatformPostgresRubyRuby on RailsTerraform

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Architect and build web applications across Ruby on Rails, Sinatra/Padrino, and Django that directly support CodePath’s mission
Make consequential technical decisions on infrastructure, data modeling, API design, and emerging technologies, owning the tradeoffs
Set the code quality bar through reviews, architectural guidance, and constructive feedback
Write automated tests that reflect real edge cases
Identify performance bottlenecks and systemic issues before they become outages
Mentor other engineers and raise the technical ceiling of the team
Lead architecture, product direction, team capacity, and the longer-term technical roadmap
Work directly with stakeholders to understand student and staff needs, decide what gets built, and lead execution
Build new Rails functionality and tools for users and new learner populations
Reimagine platform components while migrating from Sinatra to Rails
Integrate AI/ML technology into the platform for mastery-driven, adaptive learning
Scale the system from serving tens of thousands of students to hundreds of thousands

Requirements

What you’ll need

10+ years of software engineering experience, including at least 5 years with Ruby on Rails
Familiarity with Claude Code or similar development tools and related best practices
Systems-thinking orientation, considering scalability, maintainability, and failure modes
Strong PostgreSQL and database design skills, including complex queries, indexing strategies, and schema evolution
Working familiarity with the full web stack, from infrastructure to CSS
Ability to lead technical decisions in a small, autonomous team environment
Strong written and verbal communication, including explaining technical tradeoffs to non-engineers
Passion for education and desire to make a positive impact
Familiarity with higher education or edtech
Direct experience working with LLMs and generative AI in production
Familiarity with Docker, Ansible, and/or Terraform
Experience deploying on GCP

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental, and vision insurance (90% employer-covered for employees and dependents)
Employer-funded healthcare reimbursement
FSAs
Employee Assistance Program
401(k)
Employer-paid life and disability insurance
Identity theft protection
Generous PTO
Paid holidays
10 weeks of fully paid parental leave
Annual year-end company closure (Dec 24 – Jan 2)
$1,000 annual professional development stipend
Home office setup support
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) qualifying employer
Pet wellness plans
Legal services
Home/auto insurance discounts
Exclusive marketplace savings
100% remote position