Software Engineer

At Instructure, we believe in the power of people to grow and succeed throughout their lives. Our goal is to amplify that power by creating intuitive products that simplify learning and personal development, facilitate meaningful relationships, and inspire people to go further in their education and careers.
We do this by giving smart, creative, passionate people opportunities to create awesome. And that's where you come in:

About the Role

At Instructure, we believe in the power of people to grow and succeed throughout their lives. Our goal is to amplify that power by creating intuitive products that simplify learning and personal development, facilitate meaningful relationships, and inspire people to go further in their education and careers. We do this by giving smart, creative, passionate people opportunities to create awesome.

And that's where you come in:

Join a dynamic and collaborative full stack engineering team at Instructure focused on a new initiative to aggregate and combine all assessment products into a single offering. The team consists of 8 engineers located across the EU, Brazil, and the US. The group operates fully remotely, with a mix of experience ranging from 2 to 8 years. We pride ourselves on our close-knit culture, strong interaction, and commitment to high standards of collaboration and support. If you're a Junior to Mid-level Software Engineer looking to grow your skills and make an impact on the future of educational assessment products, we'd love to hear from you!

What you will do

• Contribute to the full stack development of a new aggregated assessment product

• Work collaboratively with a distributed, remote team using Agile methodologies (mix of Scrum and Kanban)

• Participate in daily standup meetings and communicate primarily through Slack

• Utilize Jira for project tracking and workflow management

• Ramp up quickly on the existing tech stack and solutions, understanding the history and functionality of legacy products

• Ensure no loss of critical features that customers rely on and love

What you will need to know/have

• Familiarity with basic software engineering principles and practices

• Demonstrated initiative and drive; ability to find and utilize documentation independently

• Problem-solving focus, with a preference to solve issues before escalating questions

• Experience with at least some of the following technologies:

  • Node.js

  • Full stack development (front end and back end)

  • React (frontend)

  • TypeScript

  • NestJS (backend framework)

  • AWS products and services

  • Relational and non-relational databases

  • Kubernetes

It would be a bonus if you also had:

• Experience in EdTech or working with assessment systems

Get in on all the awesome at Instructure!

We offer competitive, meaningful benefits in every country where we operate. While they vary by location, here's a general idea of what you can expect:

• Competitive compensation, plus all full-time employees participate in our ownership program - because everyone should have a stake in our success.

• Flexible schedules and a remote-friendly culture, with hybrid or onsite work options available in some regions for specific roles

• Generous time off, including local holidays and our annual “Dim the Lights” period in late December, when teams are encouraged to step back and recharge based on departmental needs.

• Comprehensive wellness programs and mental health support

• Annual learning and development stipends to support your growth

• The technology and tools you need to do your best work — typically a Mac, with PC options available in some locations

• Motivosity employee recognition program

• A culture rooted in inclusivity, support, and meaningful connection

Closing

We believe in hiring great people and treating them right. The more diverse we are, the better our ideas and outcomes.

Instructure is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We comply with applicable employment and anti-discrimination laws in every country where we operate.

All employees must pass a background check as part of the hiring process. To help protect our teams and systems, we’ve implemented identity verification measures. Candidates may be asked to verify their legal name, current physical location, and provide a valid contact number and residential address, in accordance with local data privacy laws.

Any attempt to misrepresent personal or professional information will result in disqualification.

Get in on all the awesome at Instructure!

We offer competitive, meaningful benefits in every country where we operate. While they vary by location, here's a general idea of what you can expect:

• Competitive compensation, plus all full-time employees participate in our ownership program - because everyone should have a stake in our success.

• Flexible work culture. Our remote, hybrid and in-office collaboration spaces vary by role, team and location.

• Generous time off, including local holidays and our annual “Dim the Lights” period in late December, when teams are encouraged to step back and recharge based on departmental needs.

• Comprehensive wellness programs and mental health support

• Learning and development resources, including professional development tools and tuition reimbursement, to support your growth

• The technology and tools you need to do your best work

• Motivosity employee recognition program

• A culture rooted in inclusivity, support, and meaningful connection

We believe in hiring great people and treating them right. The more diverse we are, the better our ideas and outcomes.

Instructure is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We comply with applicable employment and anti-discrimination laws in every country where we operate.

All employees must pass a background check as part of the hiring process. To help protect our teams and systems, we’ve implemented identity verification measures. Candidates may be asked to verify their legal name, current physical location, and provide a valid contact number and residential address, in accordance with local data privacy laws.

Any attempt to misrepresent personal or professional information will result in disqualification.