Stepful
EdTech
StaffSoftwareEngineer1(L6)
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“Staff Software Engineer 1 (L6) at Stepful. Skills: Full-stack engineering, React, Python, Node.js. Develop Learning Management System. Iterate on Learning Management System”
What You'll Achieve.
Generates outcomes; Seamless UX; Peer-to-peer engagement; Motivational mechanisms; Empower graduates to find jobs; Match growing network; Optimize student success; Maximize its impact; Adapts to evolving educational needs; Maximize students' learning; Empower business teams; Empower learning teams; Empower operation teams; Make data-driven decisions
Industry & Context.
Solving complex problems
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
10+ years of full-stack engineering experience, React+Typescript on the frontend, Python for the backend, Node.js for the backend, Ruby on Rails for the backend
Nice to Have
Previous experience in a direct-to-consumer startup, Experience within EdTech/Healthcare
What You'll Do.
Develop Learning Management System
Iterate on Learning Management System
Apply generative AI to job-seeking process
Design platforms for instructors
Maintain platforms for instructors
Design platforms for operators
Maintain platforms for operators
Generate content at scale
Maintain content at scale
Build technology for curricula
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Work with product team; Rely on each other
Full Job Description
About Stepful: Stepful is reimagining allied healthcare training by offering affordable, online, instructor-led, and AI-supported programs that help learners—regardless of background or circumstance—launch high-demand healthcare careers. In addition to our direct-to-consumer training, Stepful partners with leading healthcare institutions to address the growing national shortage of healthcare workers. Our graduates, including Medical Assistants, Pharmacy Technicians, Nurses, and more, form the talent pipelines at major employers like CVS, NY-Presbyterian, HCA, Providence, and Walgreens. Stepful is backed by Y Combinator, Reach Capital, and AlleyCorp, with a recent $31.5M Series B led by Oak HC/FT https://www.stepful.com/post/stepful-announces-series-b. We were named the #1 EdTech company in the U.S. by TIME for 2025 https://www.stepful.com/post/stepful-named-1-edtech-company-in-us-top-10-globally-times-2025-list. We’re improving access to quality healthcare for everyone, everywhere, and improving access to healthcare careers for those who need them most Our values: We credit much of our success to our exceptional team. We’re looking for mission-driven builders who thrive in fast-paced, ambiguous environments, and embody our four core values: - Care first: We do whatever it takes for our students to succeed. - Learn quickly: We test, learn with data, and iterate. - Build together: We win when we rely on each other. - Own it: We show up, take initiative, and show pride. WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT TO BE WORKING ON: - World Class Learning Experience: Develop and iterate on an advanced Learning Management System that generates outcomes! Focus on seamless UX, adaptive learning, peer-to-peer engagement, gamification and motivational mechanisms. - Innovative Career Services: Empower graduates to find jobs and match our growing network of clinical partners. Apply generative AI to the job-seeking process, from resume generation to interview training. - Empower the Internal Workforce:
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