CodePath is reprogramming higher education to create the first generation of AI-native engineers, CTOs, and founders.
We deliver industry-vetted courses and career support centered on the needs of first-generation and low-income students. Our students train with senior engineers, intern at top companies, and rise together to become the tech leaders of tomorrow.
With over 40,000 students and alumni from 1,000 colleges now working at 4,050 companies, we are reshaping the tech workforce and the industries of the future. CodePath is supported by Amazon, Andreessen Horowitz, Anthropic, Comcast, Google, JP Morgan Chase, Knight Foundation, Meta, New Profit, Salesforce, and The Studio at Blue Meridian Partners, among others.
About the Role
Location: Remote, United States, Europe, Canada or LATAM
Role-Type: Full-Time
Reports To: VP of Product Engineering
Compensation: $180,000 to $200,000 per year for US based applicants. Adjusted contingent on location for applicants based in Canada, LATAM and Europe.
CodePath’s national programs are powered by a custom platform software suite that includes 6-10 different tools ranging from the multi-step admissions/application process to a custom learning management system, and all the way to our custom gradebook, reporting, and student support systems. To see what we have built, click here.
CodePath is seeking a Staff Software Engineer who will design, develop, and maintain web-based applications that are the centerpiece of our mission to enhance and revolutionize the educational experience for emerging engineers.
The ideal candidate should thrive in ambiguity, relish autonomy, and be excited about leveraging and building the technology that is at the center of CodePath's ambitious vision to transform college computer science education, empower the tech leaders of tomorrow and generate over $1.5T in wealth for low-income communities within the next 20 years.
As a Staff Software Engineer, you will join a small team of engineers who collaborate directly with stakeholders to comprehend the needs of our students and staff, actively participate in the decision-making process about which features and functionalities to tackle and then independently execute. On CodePath’s Product Engineering team, you’ll make high-impact decisions about how we solve our problems.
The ideal candidate for this role is a Web Engineer inspired by potential projects like these:
Leading the charge to modernize our production infrastructure using Terraform and Ansible. You'll help transition our stable but aging setup to a more maintainable, scalable infrastructure-as-code approach
Maintaining and modernizing our internal libraries and codebases to ensure long-term scalability and stability
Using Rails with Turbo in greenfield projects that will help us reduce cost per student and enable us to concurrently reach a greater number of students than we ever have before
Building a Django-based AI companion that will guide students through their CodePath experience
Refining our Markdown-based course materials system to support mastery-driven learning
Scaling a system that has helped tens of thousands of students to help hundreds of thousands more
We partner closely with AI leaders from Microsoft, Google, OpenAI and other specialists on the cutting edge of generative AI R&D. You’ll have the opportunity to work hands-on with the most advanced AI systems in the world
Key Activities
Design, develop, and maintain web-based applications using Ruby on Rails, Sinatra/Padrino, and Django
Collaborate with cross-functional teams including product managers, designers, and other developers to define requirements, implement new features, and fix bugs
Write clean, efficient, and maintainable code
Participate in code reviews and maintain code quality standards
Write automated tests and ensure that applications are tested thoroughly before deployment
Keep up-to-date with the latest technologies, frameworks, and best practices in software development
Identify and address performance bottlenecks and other technical issues
Debug and troubleshoot issues as they arise
Provide technical guidance and support to other members of the team
Qualifications
10+ years of experience in the software engineering field (5 years of experience minimum of using Ruby on Rails)
Passion for great web products
Strong experience with one or more of our frameworks: Rails, Sinatra/Padrino, or Django
Bootstrap Grid and Responsive Layout System or similar CSS/JS framework for lightweight responsive design
Experience with PostgreSQL and database design
Strong communication skills and ability to work in a team environment
Passion for education and desire to make a positive impact in the world
Nice to haves
Experience using Slim or HAML for clean view templating
Experience working with LLMs and Generative AI
Familiarity with Docker
Experience deploying applications on GCP
Experience building ELT/ETL pipelines
Full-Time Employee Benefits:
This is a 100% remote position—work from anywhere in the U.S.! CodePath prioritizes employee well-being with a competitive benefits package to support your health, financial security, and work-life balance.
Health & Wellness: Medical, dental, and vision insurance (90% employer-covered for employees and dependents), employer-funded healthcare reimbursement, FSAs, and Employee Assistance Program
Financial Security: 401(k), employer-paid life & disability insurance, and identity theft protection
Work-Life Balance: Generous PTO, paid holidays, 10 weeks of fully paid parental leave, and an annual year-end company closure (Dec 24 – Jan 2)
Professional Growth: $1,000 annual professional development stipend and home office setup support
Student Loan Forgiveness: CodePath is a qualifying employer for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF), helping employees manage student loan debt
Additional Perks: Pet wellness plans, legal services, home/auto insurance discounts, and exclusive marketplace savings
Pay range$180,000—$200,000 USD