Principal Software Development Engineer - Core Tools

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Hiring Remotely in India
Remote
Senior level
Information Technology • Internet of Things
The Role
The Principal Software Development Engineer will lead application architecture for scalable solutions, collaborate with engineering teams, innovate technologies, ensure code quality, and shape product roadmaps. They will use their extensive JavaScript and cloud engineering expertise to drive impactful delivery and implement best practices.
Summary Generated by Built In

We envision a world where anyone can write without limits. Together, our companies—QuillBot, Scribbr, and LanguageTool—are on a mission to make written communication in any language better and more efficient. If you’re passionate about using technology to help people connect across cultures, join us.

Responsibilities

  • Architect & Optimize: Take ownership of the application architecture; ensure high scalability and resilience.
  • Collaborate Across Teams: Partner with engineering teams to design optimal solutions for new features and modules.
  • Lead Technological Innovations: Work on proof-of-concepts for new experiments, benchmarking technology options, and drive architectural improvements.
  • Focus on Impactful Delivery: Prioritize high-impact, user-focused solutions over shipping for the sake of shipping.
  • Champion Code Quality: Conduct periodic code reviews and drive a culture of quality and excellence.
  • Shape the Product Roadmap: Contribute your insights to the product roadmap and play a key role in its strategic evolution.
  • Set Standards: Define and implement best practices, inspiring the team to embrace them.

Ideal Candidate

  • Experience with large-scale web applications: Proven expertise in designing and developing collaborative web apps that scale.
  • Product Ownership: You’re more than an engineer; you’re a proactive contributor who takes full ownership of the product’s success. 
  • Hands-On Development (8+ Years): Strong, hands-on experience in web and mobile development.
  • 5+ years of solid experience on JavaScript-based stacks (React, Node, Typescript, etc.).
  • 3+ years of solid experience in designing architecture.
  • Problem Solving & Collaboration: Strong analytical skills and a collaborative approach to working with diverse teams, both technical and non-technical.
  • Code Quality & Best Practices: Committed to writing optimal, production-quality code and advocating for best practices.
  • Strong expertise in cloud architecture, deployment, & optimization (GCP / AWS) and database technologies (Mongo, Elastic, etc.).
  • Ability to work across teams with multiple technical and non-technical stakeholders to deliver value to users. 
  • Technologist at heart and is passionate about the latest technological developments.

Benefits & Perks

  • Competitive salary, RSUs & annual bonus
  • Medical coverage
  • Life and accidental insurance
  • Vacation & leaves of absence (menstrual, flexible, special, and more!)
  • Developmental opportunities through education & developmental reimbursements & professional workshops
  • Maternity & parental leave
  • Hybrid & remote model with flexible working hours
  • On-site & remote company events throughout the year
  • Tech & WFH stipends & new hire allowances
  • Employee referral program
  • Premium access to QuillBot

*Benefits and benefit amounts differ by region. A comprehensive list applicable to your region will be provided in your interview process. 

Research shows that candidates from underrepresented backgrounds often don't apply for roles if they don't meet all the criteria. We strongly encourage you to apply if you're interested: we'd love to learn how you can amplify our team with your unique experience!

This role is eligible for hire in India.

We are a virtual-first company and have employees dispersed throughout the United States, Canada, India and the Netherlands. We have a market-based pay structure that varies by location. The base pay for this position is dependent on multiple factors, including candidate experience and expertise, and may vary from the amounts listed. You may also be eligible to participate in our bonus program and may be offered benefits, and other types of compensation.
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Equal ​Employment Opportunity Statement ​(EEO)

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity and ​inclusion within our company.  ​We will consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender ​identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, ​veteran status, or ​ability status. We will ensure that individuals who are differently abled are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment as provided to other applicants or employees. Please contact us to request accommodation.

 

About Learneo

Learneo is a platform of builder-driven businesses, including Course Hero, CliffsNotes, LitCharts, Quillbot, Symbolab, and Scribbr, all united around a shared mission of supercharging productivity and learning for everyone. We attract and scale high growth businesses built and run by visionary entrepreneurs. Each team innovates independently but has a unique opportunity to collaborate, experiment, and grow together, and they are supported by centralized corporate operations functions, including HR, Finance and Legal.

Top Skills

JavaScript
The Company
Redwood City, , CA
80 Employees
On-site Workplace

What We Do

Learneo is pioneering a platform of productivity and learning businesses. The platform of businesses includes CliffsNotes, the original and iconic study guide company; Course Hero, an online learning platform of academic resources; LanguageTool, a multilingual writing platform; LitCharts, a creator of literature resources; QuillBot, an AI-powered writing companion; Scribbr, a multilingual academic proofreading service; StudentBrands, a suite of supplemental learning technologies; and Symbolab, an AI-based mathematics resource. The company has office hubs in the U.S., Canada, Germany, Israel, India, and the Netherlands

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