Software Engineer

Responsibilities

• Working with Product to translate product requirements into discrete, testable tasks
• Understanding all ongoing work across teams well enough to intelligently take part in code reviews per day
• Developing code and completing tasks in tandem with AI tools
• Consistently asking questions and critically looking at all our processes with fresh eyes
• Being an advocate for quality by calling out unclear or unsound code and tests
• Collaboratively building and improving shared tools and processes for the wider team
• Occasionally investigating issues in Production systems or data in response to internal or customer questions

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of relevant and related work experience
• This position is subject to company on call policies which constitutes working hours outside of the normal workday as needed
• Professional experience with functional programming (Elixir, Erlang, Scala, F#, etc..) or modern statically typed languages (Rust, Go, Zig, etc..) developing web applications
• Experience with PostgreSQL profiling and optimization in production environments
• Comfortable working in a Full-Stack environment where work may involve CSS/JS, Backend Code, and occasional DevOps & Monitoring tasks
• Familiarity with self-directed Agentic Development

Preferred Qualifications

• Elixir / Phoenix LiveView experience
• Familiarity with A11Y standards and tooling
• Knowledge of Budgeting and Accounting terminology and principals

Compensation & Benefits

PowerSchool Offers The Following Benefits:

• Comprehensive Insurance Coverage (including Medical, Dental, Vision, Pharmacy benefits, Life Insurance and AD&D)
• Flexible Spending Accounts and Health Savings Accounts
• Short-Term Disability and Long-Term Disability
• Comprehensive 401(k) plan
• Generous Parental Leave
• Unrestricted paid time off (known as Discretionary Time Off - DTO)
• Wellness Program, including ClassPass & Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Optional Benefits: Pet Insurance, Identity Theft Protection, Student Debt Repayment Program and Prepaid Legal coverage

EEO Commitment

Powerschool is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Powerschool is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status. Our inclusive culture empowers Powerschoolers to deliver the best results for our customers. We not only celebrate the diversity of our workforce, we celebrate the diverse ways we work.