Senior Full-Stack Engineer

About the role

At SchooLinks, Product Engineers own the entire journey from problem to production. They start with a user problem or business goal, define their own requirements, build the experience, test it, and communicate the results directly to stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Receive context on user problems or business goals, not detailed specs
• Define and break down work, manage scope independently
• Make design and UX decisions, seek lightweight feedback
• Write and test code, hold oneself accountable for quality
• Communicate progress and outcomes directly to stakeholders

Requirements

• Demonstrated ability to own features end-to-end from problem to production
• Strong Python and React proficiency, built through real production work
• Solid AWS and SQL experience in production environments
• Comfortable with async task management and production system operations
• Define requirements from a problem statement rather than waiting for a spec
• Strong written communication: specs, release notes, and documentation are part of how you deliver

Qualifications

• Based in Austin, Texas, with flexibility to work remotely 1-2 days per week
• We cannot sponsor employment-based visas (H-1B, O-1, EB-3, etc.)
• Eligible to work in the United States without sponsorship

Skills

• Celery, Redis
• Educational data standards (Ed-Fi, One Roster)
• Genuine interest in ed-tech, career exploration, or workforce development

Benefits

• 100% health care coverage
• 401K with company 2% matching
• Dental & Vision
• Parental leave
• Subsidized gym membership
• Remote work stipend
• Annual team offsite

Pay

$100,000 - $160,000 base + equity + bonus

Schedule

Flexible remote work with occasional in-office attendance