Job Title: Senior Software Engineer - Product

Company Name: Timely

Job Details: $150k-$170k/yrRemoteFull,Time

Job Url: https://hiring.cafe/viewjob/8xhqk13cqebm5mw0

Job Description: Posted 5h agoSenior Software Engineer - Product@ TimelyView All JobsWebsiteBoston, Massachusetts, United States$150k-$170k/yrRemoteFull TimeResponsibilities:Develop, Prototype, CollaborateRequirements Summary:Senior full-stack engineer with 3+ years experience in React, Python, AWS, MongoDB; strong communication; ability to work in ambiguity; remote-friendly.Technical Tools Mentioned:React, Python, AWS, MongoDB
Who we areSchool scheduling is a hard problem, one that technology was meant to solve. Yet for decades, the master schedule has been built by hand, consuming educators’ valuable time while delivering a sub-optimal result for students. We started Timely to build the tool we wish we had when we were in schools. And today, we are changing how schools create high quality schedules for teachers and students. Timely combines groundbreaking AI technology with support from a team of expert school schedulers: saving schedulers’ time, and surfacing opportunities for leaders to unlock staff potential. Timely delivers optimized master schedules that are more efficient, accommodate diverse educator needs, and enable student access to courses and pathways that impact their lives.Our district and school partners agree: scheduling is a key opportunity for educational innovation, and that Timely is the indispensable partner in addressing the challenge. We’re experiencing exciting growth as a company, while doubling down on our mission and people-centered approach to leveraging powerful technology. We serve districts and charter school organizations across 15+ states, growing (and renewing) at rates that lead the education technology industry. This growth has been driven by our strong product-market fit, deep understanding of education, and commitment to customer success.About the RoleThis role is for a Senior Fullstack Engineer who is able to operate in ambiguous settings and identify and deliver on projects in a fast-paced environment. As part of a founding team for a new initiative at Timely, you will work closely and cross-functionally with product and success teams for technical discovery, prototyping, and execution. In this role, you will also work with key stakeholders in the company and learn from existing and potential customers as you create an MVP and future iterations that solve customer problems and are aligned to our business objectives.  ResponsibilitiesSupport discovery in a new area, in collaboration with Product, Success, and other business stakeholders.Collaborate with Product to rapid build initial prototypes and MVPs, owning the engineering workflow to identify, scope, prioritize, and deliver technical solutions.Drive technical decisioning and buildout, rightsizing our architecture early to on to balance time to market and support for future iterations and integrations.Facilitate quick iteration and learning by applying customer feedback to initial delivered prototypes.Communicate progress and findings, engage with internal and external stakeholders to gather and implement feedbackAbout YouMindset: You are a self-starter who is comfortable working in ambiguity and passionate about creating opportunities in education. You are excited by complex problems and imaginative solutions. You take on new challenges eagerly and are driven to see ideas through to completion. You take ownership, communicate progress effectively, and adapt quickly in a fast-paced startup environment.Experience: At least 3 years designing and implementing progressively more complex full-stack engineering features and products (our stack is React, Python, AWS, MongoDB, but you don’t have to be limited to these specific technologies).Communication and collaboration skills, especially in engaging non-technical users or stakeholders.Comfort operating in a fast startup environment and leveraging AINice-to-have (not required):Background in EdTech and/or education sectorExperience taking a product from 0 to 1 either within a company or as a new startupWhy Join UsWork with an exceptional team tackling meaningful challenges in education.Be part of a growing, financially healthy company with a proven product.Enjoy comprehensive benefits, including health insurance, parental leave, 401(k), unlimited PTO, access to coworking, and equity in a fast-growing startup.