Join a fast-growing 16-person team building the future of higher education through AI. As a Junior Product Engineer, you will ship production code across the full stack, developing student-facing study tools and university analytics. This role offers high ownership, direct feedback loops, and the chance to work with modern LLM tooling.
Junior Product Engineer at StudyStash
Ready to build the future of higher education? We are looking for a Junior Product Engineer to join a high-growth, 16-person B2B AI startup in the UK. You will ship production code immediately across a modern Next.js and TypeScript stack, building AI-powered study tools used by students and universities alike. If you have a passion for LLMs and want a role with real ownership, an AI tokens budget, and a clear path for growth, this is the perfect place to start your engineering career.
About this role
Role overview
About the company
StudyStash
StudyStash is an AI-driven EdTech startup that provides a gamified platform integrating with LMS to deliver personalized, adaptive learning experiences. It converts course materials into tools like flashcards and practice tests, offers AI study tutor support, and improves student engagement, grades, and outcomes using neuroscience-backed methods while reducing faculty workload.
What you'll do
What you will do
- Build student-facing features like AI-generated flashcards, notes, and analytics using Next.js, TypeScript, and PostgreSQL.
- Develop and improve lecturer workflows, including complex LMS/LTI integrations and administrative reporting dashboards.
- Manage the end-to-end product lifecycle from technical implementation to performance optimization and accessibility improvements.
Who you are
Who this is a fit for
- You have a track record of building and shipping web applications, internal tools, or sophisticated side projects.
- You are proficient with React, Tailwind CSS, and Node.js, with a strong desire to master full-stack development.
- You have experience or a deep interest in building with AI tooling such as Claude, Cursor, or similar LLM frameworks.
Why this role
Why this role is remarkable
- You will ship production code early in your career with real ownership over features that impact student learning outcomes.
- Work in a high-momentum environment with a small, elite team of 16 people where your contributions are immediately visible.
- Gain deep exposure to the cutting edge of AI, utilizing a modern stack including Next.js, TypeScript, and various LLM providers.
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How Jack & Jill work together
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