Senior Software Engineer, Back End

As a Sr. Software Engineer you will be part of the EveryDay Labs team within Newsela, working on complex systems and building new products from scratch, with a focus on impactful solutions for student outcomes.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in software engineering, with a strong foundation in building scalable backend systems
• Advanced proficiency in our core stack (or similar technologies), including AWS infrastructure and messaging systems
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects and priorities, maintaining strong attention to detail and delivering high-quality work on time
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to clearly articulate technical concepts, trade-offs, and decisions to a range of stakeholders

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical benefits with employer contribution to premiums and to HSA accounts
• Pet insurance
• Free access to the Calm app
• 401(k) plan with employer match
• Flexible PTO plus 10 company holidays plus winter break
• Annual learning and development allowance to employees
• Inclusive benefits to support employees and their families, including parental leave, fertility support, adoption, and more