Principal Software Engineer (Full Stack)
Role Description: The Principal Software Engineer will take end-to-end ownership of full features and products, both new and existing. They will feel a sense of ownership over these features and products far beyond just taking tickets – they will obsess over speed, quality, and user impact.
WHO WE ARE: MagicSchool is the premier generative AI platform for teachers. We're just over 1 year old, and more than 2.5M teachers from all over the world have joined our platform. Join a top team at a fast growing company that is working towards real social impact. Make an account and try us out at https://www.magicschool.ai and connect with our passionate community on our wall of love at https://love.magicschool.ai.
Responsibilities:
The Principal Software Engineer will be responsible for:
Qualifications/Competencies/Skills:
Gets a lot done: Works hard, resourceful, do whatever it takes
Adaptable: Smart, learns fast, curious
Builds relationships easily: emotionally intelligent, communication, warm
Working knowledge of Javascript, Typescript, React, Next.js, Serverless & Edge functions, SQL, and PostgreSQL
Nice to have: Python
Experience:
10+ years of experience as an engineer
Preferred: 12+ years of experience as an engineer
Preferred: Startup experience
Our Benefits: We offer an unlimited PTO policy, generous health/dental, a 401k match, and a monthly wellness stipend.
Notice: Priority Deadline and Review Start Date
Please note that applications for this position will be accepted until 9/10/24 - applications received after this date will be reviewed on an intermittent basis. While we encourage early submissions, all applications received by the priority deadline will receive equal consideration. Thank you for your interest, and we look forward to reviewing your application.
Our Values:
Educators are Magic: Educators are the most important ingredient in the educational process - they are the magic, not the AI. Trust them, empower them, and put them at the center of leading change in service of students and families.
Joy and Magic: Bring joy and magic into every learning experience - push the boundaries of what’s possible with AI.
Community: Foster community that supports one another during a time of rapid technological change. Listen to them and serve their needs.
Innovation: The education system is outdated and in need of innovation and change - AI is an opportunity to bring equity, access, and serve the individual needs of students better than we ever have before.
Responsibility: Put responsibility and safety at the forefront of the technological change that AI is bringing to education.
Diversity: Diversity of thought, perspectives, and backgrounds helps us serve the wide audience of educators and students around the world.
Excellence: Educators and students deserve the best - and we strive for the highest quality in everything we do.