CodePath is a national non-profit that is reprogramming higher education to create the most diverse generation of software engineers, CTOs, and founders. We deliver industry-vetted courses and career support centered on the needs of Black, Latino/a, Indigenous, and low-income students. Our students train with senior engineers, intern at top companies, and rise together to become the tech leaders of tomorrow. As of 2023, we've served 10,000 students a year nationwide, and we plan to scale up to ~100,000 students a year by 2028.

Founded in 2017, CodePath has taught over 26,000 students and delivered courses across over 110 universities. We are supported by some of the largest and most well-respected organizations, including Amazon, Andreessen Horowitz, Blue Meridian Partners, Comcast, Google, JP Morgan Chase, Knight Foundation, Meta, New Profit, and Salesforce, among others. In 2024, CodePath was recognized as one of the Most Innovative Companies in Education by Fast Company.

CodePath is reprogramming higher education to create the first generation of AI-native engineers, CTOs, and founders.

We deliver industry-vetted courses and career support centered on the needs of first-generation and low-income students. Our students train with senior engineers, intern at top companies, and rise together to become the tech leaders of tomorrow.

With 30,000 students and alumni from 700 colleges now working at 2,000 companies, we are reshaping the tech workforce and the industries of the future.

About the Role

Location: Remote, United States, Canada or LATAM

Role-Type: Full-Time

Reports To: VP of Product Engineering

Compensation: $155,000 to $175,000 per year for US based applicants. Salary contingent on location for applicants based in Canada, LATAM and Europe.

CodePath’s national programs are powered by a custom platform software suite that includes 6-10 different tools ranging from the multi-step admissions/application process to a custom learning management system, and all the way to our custom gradebook, reporting, and student support systems. To see what we have built, click here.

CodePath is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to help design, develop, and maintain web applications that play a key role in enhancing the educational experience for aspiring engineers.

We’re looking for someone who enjoys navigating ambiguity, values autonomy, and is eager to contribute to our mission of transforming college computer science education and supporting low-income communities.

As a Senior Software Engineer, you’ll join a small team of engineers working closely with stakeholders to understand the needs of our students and staff. You’ll participate in deciding which features to develop and take ownership of executing those plans and have the chance to collaborate with leaders in AI from Microsoft, Google, and OpenAI, gaining hands-on experience with advanced AI systems.

The ideal candidate for this role is a Web Engineer inspired by potential projects like these:

Developing greenfield projects using Ruby on Rails to reduce costs and reach more students
Creating a Django-based AI companion to guide students through their CodePath journey
Improving our Markdown-based course materials for mastery-driven learning
Scaling systems that have already supported tens of thousands of students

Key Activities

Design, develop, and maintain web-based applications using Ruby on Rails, Sinatra/Padrino, and Django
Collaborate with cross-functional teams including product managers, designers, and other developers to define requirements, implement new features, and fix bugs
Write clean and maintainable code
Participate in code reviews and maintain code quality standards
Write automated tests and ensure that applications are tested thoroughly before deployment
Stay updated on the latest technologies and best practices
Identify and address performance bottlenecks and other technical issues
Debug and troubleshoot issues as they arise

Qualifications

6+ years of experience in the software engineering field (3 years of experience minimum of using Ruby on Rails)
Passion for great web products
Bootstrap Grid and Responsive Layout System or similar CSS/JS framework for lightweight responsive design
Prior experience working in small, scrappier environments
Experience with PostgreSQL and database design
Strong communication skills and ability to work in a team environment
Passion for education and desire to make a positive impact in the world

Nice to haves

Experience using Slim or HAML for clean view templating
Experience working with LLMs and Generative AI
DevOps experience
Familiarity with Docker
Experience deploying applications on GCP

Full-Time Employee Benefits:

This is a 100% remote position—work from anywhere in the U.S.! CodePath prioritizes employee well-being with a competitive benefits package to support your health, financial security, and work-life balance.

Health & Wellness: Medical, dental, and vision insurance (90% employer-covered for employees and dependents), employer-funded healthcare reimbursement, FSAs, and Employee Assistance Program
Financial Security: 401(k), employer-paid life & disability insurance, and identity theft protection
Work-Life Balance: Generous PTO, paid holidays, 10 weeks of fully paid parental leave, and an annual year-end company closure (Dec 24 – Jan 2)
Professional Growth: $1,000 annual professional development stipend and home office setup support
Student Loan Forgiveness: CodePath is a qualifying employer for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF), helping employees manage student loan debt
Additional Perks: Pet wellness plans, legal services, home/auto insurance discounts, and exclusive marketplace savings

Pay range

$155,000 - $175,000 USD

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