Staff Software Engineer

RemoteLeadPosted Aug 17, 2026

Ruby on RailsRubyPostgreSQLSinatraDjangoPythonGCPClaude Code+8 more

About this role

Lead architect and builder for CodePath's Ruby-based learning platform serving 40,000+ students. Drive technical decisions across Rails, Sinatra, and infrastructure while mentoring the team and scaling systems to reach hundreds of thousands of learners. High-ownership role shaping product direction and execution in AI-driven edtech.

Must have

10+ years of software engineering experience including 5+ years with Ruby on Rails

Familiarity with Claude Code or similar development tools and best practices

Strong PostgreSQL and database design skills with complex queries and indexing

Reasonable working familiarity with the full web stack from infrastructure to CSS

Demonstrated ability to lead technical decisions in small autonomous teams

Strong written and verbal communication skills for technical and non-technical audiences

Passion for education and desire to make positive impact

Technologies

PythonRuby on RailsRubyGitDockerRESTCSSPostgreSQLTerraformAnsibleGCPDjangoCI/CDLLMsClaude CodeSinatra

Responsibilities

Architect and build web applications across Ruby on Rails Sinatra Padrino and Django

Make consequential technical decisions on infrastructure data modeling and API design

Set code quality bar through reviews architectural guidance and constructive feedback

Write automated tests reflecting real edge cases not just coverage targets

Identify performance bottlenecks and systemic issues before they become outages

Mentor other engineers and raise the technical ceiling of the team

Lead migration of core platform components from Sinatra to Rails

Integrate AI ML technology for mastery-driven adaptive learning experiences

Benefits

Training and career developmentEmployee Assistance ProgramPaid parental leaveHealth insuranceDental insuranceVision insuranceFlexible PTOHome office allowanceLife insuranceDisability insurance401k match

Amenities

100% remote position90% employer-covered medical dental and vision for employees and dependentsEmployer-funded healthcare reimbursement and FSAsGenerous PTO and paid holidays1000 dollar annual professional development stipendHome office setup supportExclusive marketplace savings