Product Engineer

About OpenEd At OpenEd, we’re opening the world to every learner. With over 100,000 students served and growing rapidly, families trust us as a partner to the most precious thing in their lives, their children. Our vision: a future where education is no longer constrained by geography, rigid models, or outdated systems. Our mission: to give every student customized, world-class education and resources, empowering families and opening millions of doors for learners across the country. Our Culture (The Foundation of Everything We Do) Culture at OpenEd is intentional. It’s defined by what we promote—and what we tolerate. Our latest eNPS (employee net promoter score) of 76 places OpenEd in the top .1% of technology companies. Our values aren't just words; they are non-negotiable principles that guide every decision: Customer First – Obsessed with delivering value; we fight tirelessly for our learners and families. Hard Choices, Easy Life – Face challenges directly, swiftly, and transparently. I Did > We Should – Action over theory; bring experiments, not just opinions. Learn Out Loud – Share your growth openly; feedback is a gift, ego is the enemy. Prioritize Ruthlessly – Excellence in the few critical areas over mediocrity everywhere. Fast AND World Class – Speed doesn’t compromise quality. Strong Opinions, Weakly Held – Advocate passionately, adjust readily. Make Others Famous – Elevate your colleagues, partners, and community. We're currently accepting applications from those living in: AR, AZ, CO, FL, GA, ID, IN, IL, IO, KS, MA, MD, MN, MO, MT, NC, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, RI, SC, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, WI, WV. About the role: As a Product Engineer at OpenEd, you'll work on a small, high-impact team building new features and products while learning our technical stack. You'll collaborate directly with our product team and senior engineers to maintain our existing application and develop new capabilities. This is a Fullstack position with an emphasis on frontend technologies, though you'll gain experience across the entire stack. This role offers significant growth opportunities as we transition from current agency contractors to a full in-house engineering team. Responsibilities: Build and maintain features using React, NextJS, and other modern Typescript technologies; delivering highly maintainable solutions through thoughtful and strategic coding Collaborate with senior and agency developers to learn best practices and improve your coding skills Participate in code reviews to ensure quality and maintainability Help troubleshoot and fix issues in our existing codebase Collaborate with stakeholders to design and architect products and services, ensuring optimal performance, scalability, availability, and reliability of our tech stack Contribute to technical documentation and knowledge sharing About you: You're early in your software engineering career but demonstrate strong potential and passion for building quality web applications. You're comfortable with React and modern Typescript, have a growth mindset, and care deeply about creating technology with a positive impact in service of our mission. You approach problems methodically, ask questions when needed, and take ownership of your work. You're excited to learn from more experienced developers while bringing fresh perspectives to the team. Requirements: 3-5 years of professional software development experience in scaling environments Strong foundation in React and modern Typescript Enthusiasm for our mission Interest in product design and user experience Basic understanding of web development fundamentals (HTML, CSS, API integration) CS degree, completion of a reputable coding bootcamp (like Turing), or equivalent practical experience with supporting portfolio Ability to work effectively in a remote environment Strong communication and collaboration skills Our Benefits: Competitive base salary, $130-160K (depending on experience) Comprehensive Health Benefits: Health insurance package including medical, dental, vision, life, critical illness, accident, STD/LTD, HSA, and FSA with dependent care. Flexible Work Arrangement: We’re a fully remote workforce that emphasizes a healthy work-life balance by allowing some autonomy in work hours. Monthly tech subsidy provided. Generous Paid Time Off policy, enabling you to recharge, spend quality time with loved ones, and pursue personal interests outside of work. Supportive Team Environment: Join a supportive and collaborative team environment where your contributions are valued, and teamwork is encouraged, fostering a culture of success and mutual respect. EEO Statement OpenEd is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. OpenEd participates in E-Verify.