Senior Software Engineer

Curriculum Associates

Design technical solutions for complex systems and features. Collaborate with teams to drive quality practices as a Senior Software Engineer at Curriculum Associates.

Posted 7/31/2026full-timeNorth Billerica • Massachusetts • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $93,250 - $166,250 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in designing and implementing technical solutions for complex systems, with a strong focus on quality practices, mentoring, and cross-team collaboration. Proficient in modern programming languages and developer tools, ensuring reliable and scalable production code.

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Software Engineering ExperienceTechnical Solution DesignCross-Functional CollaborationMentoring and CoachingCI/CD and Automation Tools

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Hard Skills

Programming Language ProficiencyCode ImplementationTesting StrategiesProduction Issue DiagnosisEngineering Tooling Improvement

Soft Skills

Clear CommunicationCollaborationInfluencing Decisions

Tools & Technologies

CI/CD ToolsAutomation ToolsAI Tools

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer ScienceBachelor’s Degree in Software Engineering

Industry Keywords

Software DevelopmentEngineering CultureQuality PracticesCross-Team Alignment

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design technical solutions for complex features, services, or systems.
Translate product and business requirements into technical problem statements and execution plans.
Implement and review code for complex features and cross-cutting changes.
Shape and lead planning for significant features or initiatives.
Drive quality practices by defining, advocating, and implementing testing strategies.
Diagnose and resolve complex issues in production and non-production environments.
Improve and extend Engineering tooling, automation, and workflows.
Mentor and coach other Engineers.
Influence cross-team decisions and alignment.
Contribute to team and engineering culture.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field; or a combination of education and experience that provides the skills and abilities to perform the role effectively.
Typically 8+ years of professional software engineering experience (or equivalent experience).
Demonstrated experience leading end-to-end outcomes for significant features or systems, including design, implementation, testing, deployment, and ongoing support.
Experience working in a collaborative, cross-functional environment with product, project management, design, and other partner teams.
Proficiency in at least one modern programming language and ecosystem, writing reliable and scalable production code, tests, and observability features to ensure quality.
Ability to communicate clearly with stakeholders, collaborate across teams, and mentor or influence other Engineers.
Experience using and improving developer tools, CI/CD, automation, and AI tools with high quality results.

Benefits

Comp & perks

medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance
company’s 401k plan with employer match
flexible vacation and sick policy
twelve paid holidays
winter office closure between Christmas and New Year's
additional perks and benefits