Job Details

Overview

Senior Full Stack Software Engineer role at Empowerly. You will design, build, and evolve Empowerly's next-generation ed-tech platform, with an emphasis on engineering best practices, speed, and embedding AI/ML capabilities into applications.

About Empowerly

Empowerly is a fast-growing ed-tech company on a mission to empower students to become the most successful version of themselves. Our platform combines expert college counseling with proprietary tools like the Empowerly Score, offering families a 360° view of their child's college readiness across academics, essays, and extracurriculars. We have raised $30 million from top-tier investors and operate as a remote-first company with teammates across the U.S. and engineers in Brazil. We are a founder-led company focused on scalable revenue growth and expanding access to high-quality college counseling.

The Role

We are seeking a motivated and experienced Senior Full Stack Software Engineer to design, build, and evolve Empowerly's platform. You'll work across the stack, with a strong emphasis on engineering best practices, speed, and embedding AI/ML capabilities into our applications. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in fast-moving environments and understands how to use technology and data to unlock growth levers.

Responsibilities

• Participate in the complete software development lifecycle: concept, design, build, test, release, and maintenance of software applications.
• Develop high-quality software design and architecture focusing on performance, scalability, and security.
• Specialize in front-end development using ReactJS and related frameworks for a seamless user experience across platforms.
• Incorporate AI algorithms and machine learning models into web applications to provide intelligent, data-driven features.
• Collaborate with designers, developers, and product managers to deliver innovative solutions and products.
• Review, debug, validate code, and perform testing for validation and verification.
• Document development phases, monitor systems, and align application design with business goals.
• Collaborate with engineers to embed algorithms and models into production applications (e.g., recommendation engines, essay analysis, readiness scoring) and bring AI/ML capabilities to the team.
• Partner with product, data, and design teams to ship features that impact revenue, retention, and student success.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science (or closely related field).
• Minimum 5+ years experience as a Full Stack Engineer or equivalent.
• Expertise in ReactJS, TypeScript, and modern front-end frameworks.
• Experience designing and building scalable, secure back-end systems (Node.js, Python, or Rails).
• Solid grounding in AI/ML concepts with hands-on experience integrating models into web applications.
• Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and the ability to balance speed with quality.

Preferred Requirements

• Master's degree in AI, Machine Learning, or related field.
• Experience with cloud infrastructure (AWS, GCP, or Azure) and DevOps practices.
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, containerization (Docker/Kubernetes), and Infrastructure-as-Code.
• Experience in VC-backed startups (Series B to D), founder-led environments.

Ideal Hire Profile

• You challenge assumptions constructively and align quickly once a decision is made.
• You live in AI and know how to operationalize it in production systems.
• You care about UI/UX, product, and data, not just code.
• You lead with humility, build bridges across disciplines and cultures, and operate with urgency, empathy, and integrity.
• You believe in Empowerly's mission to expand access to college counseling.
• You thrive in lean, fast-paced environments and aim to influence revenue growth and student outcomes.

Salary and Benefits

• $100,000 - $150,000 per year
• Competitive salary and meaningful equity
• Equity
• Full benefits (health, vision, dental)
• Remote-first flexibility
• High visibility with C-level leadership
• A mission-driven, values-based team helping families nationwide

Note: Empowerly does not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party recruiters or agencies. Any resume submitted to any employee or hiring manager without a signed agreement will be treated as the property of Empowerly, and we will not pay fees related to such submissions.

Equity and Employment Details

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Engineering and Information Technology
• Industries: E-Learning Providers

This is a rare opportunity to shape the growth trajectory of a mission-driven, venture-backed company. If you're energized by turning insights into action and helping us expand access to college counseling, we'd love to hear from you.