Senior Full Stack Engineer

Merlyn Mind is a "Remote First" VC-backed AI EdTech startup that brings the latest advances in AI to Education to help improve the lives of teachers and ultimately the learning outcomes of their students. Our leadership team includes talents from IBM, Amazon, Facebook, Roku, Broadcom, HP, Allen Institute for AI, and more. We have come together to build on a unified product experience for an extremely urgent mission - building a digital assistant for teachers, to untether teachers from the desk and help them with managing classroom technologies.

We're seeking a versatile Senior Fullstack Software Engineer with a strong background in developing windows, mac or chrome desktop and mobile applications (Typescript, Kotlin, Java, Android). This is a dynamic role with an opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge projects working across multiple technologies. 

What You'll Do

• Application Development: 
• Develop robust and scalable desktop, mobile or backendapplications using a combination of Typescript, Kotlin, Java or Android technologies. 
• Participate in entire software development life cycle. 
• Create and run infrastructure, CICD pipelines and tooling required to support systems. 
• Troubleshoot incidents, identify root cause, fix and document problems, and implement preventive measures. 
• Maintain clear documentation for code, APIs, and system architecture. 


• Versatility: 
• Demonstrate excitement and adaptability to work across various technologies and tech stacks as needed. 
• Stay up-to-date with industry trends and emerging technologies, incorporating them into your skill set. 


• Collaboration: 
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and implement new features. 
• Work closely with product managers, UI/UX designers and other engineers to deliver high-quality user friendlysoftware solutions. 
• Lead the technical delivery of PoCs to customers. 


• Problem Solving: 
• Identify and solve complex technical challenges with innovative solutions. 
• Contribute to architectural decisions and participate in code reviews. 


• Continuous Improvement: 
• Actively participate in the improvement of our development processes. 
• Share knowledge and best practices with the team. 

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science or related field. 
• 6+ years of hands on experience in Software Development. 
• Proven experience working across multiple technologies. 
• Proficient in at least two technologies among Typescript, Kotlin, Java and Android. 
• Strong understanding of software architecture, design principles, and best practices. 
• Experience with front-end and back-end technologies. 
• Ability to adapt to new technologies and learn quickly. 
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills. 
• Experience with DevOps practices and CI/CD tools (e.g., Git, GitHub Actions). 
• Able to work with different levels of ambiguity. 

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in developing browser extensions. 
• Experience using AWS Cloud Services. 
• Experience with containerization and container orchestration technologies (e.g., Docker, 
• Kubernetes, Airflow). 
• Knowledge of infrastructure as code. 
• CDK, CloudFormation or Terraform, and an understanding of best practices 
• Familiarity with NLP or Machine learning 

Why Join Us

• Sense of purpose, with a mission to transform education. 
• Exciting and challenging projects that will enhance your skills. 
• A collaborative and inclusive work environment. 
• Exceptionally talented colleagues who are driven by a strong passion for education. 
• Work remotely from anywhere. 
• Competitive salary and benefits. 

Merlyn Mind is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws. This applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, and training. We make hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Flexible schedule

Flexible spending account

Health insurance

Health savings account

Life insurance

Unlimited Paid time off

Parental leave

Vision insurance