Join as an early engineering hire building AI-driven solutions that automate grading and personalize feedback for over 100 universities. Working directly with the founder, you will own features end-to-end and develop a core platform that empowers instructors and students to thrive in the era of full software automation and rapid learning.
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Software Engineer, Product at fast-growing AI edtech startup
Are you ready to build the future of education? We are looking for an early-stage Software Engineer to join a well-funded AI startup in San Francisco that is already automating workflows for over 100 universities. You'll work directly with the founder to ship high-impact features across a modern Python and React stack, transforming how millions of students learn. With top-tier VC backing and enterprise traction, this is a rare opportunity to join a high-growth team where you'll have massive ownership over the product roadmap and engineering culture. If you have startup DNA and a passion for AI-driven automation, we want to hear from you.
About this role
Role overview
About the company
About the company
Fast-growing AI edtech startup
What you'll do
What you will do
- Architect and build an AI grading/tutoring platform and MVP products for enterprise-scale customers using Python and React.
- Develop end-to-end automation for business operations, from complex data pipelines to seamless customer onboarding workflows.
- Ship clean, high-quality, and tested code at high velocity while leveraging modern AI development tools and workflows.
Who you are
Who this is a fit for
- At least 1 year of professional software development experience with fluency in Python, FastAPI, and React/TypeScript.
- Proven track record in a startup environment, ideally as a founder or an early employee at a venture-backed company.
- High agency and ability to adapt to rapid changes, with a workflow optimized for shipping production-ready, AI-assisted code.
Why this role
Why this role is remarkable
- Significant product ownership as one of the first engineering hires, directly influencing the architecture and culture of a scaling platform.
- Backed by top-tier VCs with proven product-market traction among $10B+ enterprise customers and prestigious academic institutions.
- Massive impact opportunity to redefine higher education by closing the feedback loop between professors and millions of students using cutting-edge AI.
Jack & Jill
How Jack & Jill work together
I get to know what you’re great at, then find roles you’d never find yourself.Ok, I'll go first. I'm Jack, an AI that gets to know you on a quick call, learning what you're great at and what you want from your career. Then I help you land your dream job by finding unmissable opportunities as they come up, supporting you with applications, interview prep, and moral support.
I recruit from Jack’s network and make the intro when I spot a great match.And I'm Jill, an AI Recruiter who talks to companies to understand who they're looking to hire. Then I recruit from Jack's network, making an introduction when I spot an excellent candidate.
Meet Jack
Jack gets to know what you're great at and what you want next, then searches 15 million jobs daily and helps you discover roles at companies like this.
How does this work?
Jack’s an AI agent for job searching and career coaching. He works for you.
Jill is the AI recruiter working for the company. She recruits from Jack’s network.
If it’s a match and the company wants to meet you, they’ll make the intro. In the meantime, if you’d like, Jack will send you excellent alternatives.