Paper is hiring a Senior Full Stack Engineer

Paper is transforming educational support to empower every student's potential. Our mission envisions a future where learners receive timely, customized, and meaningful academic assistance. We deliver comprehensive solutions including round-the-clock tutoring, writing assistance, mathematical practice, career guidance, and AI-enhanced instructional resources that support all students, particularly multilingual learners. Our GROW high-performance tutoring initiative accelerates learning through focused small-group instruction, generates measurable academic improvements, and reduces educator workload. Endorsed by 500+ school districts across 40+ states and supported by premier investors like IVP, Sapphire Ventures, Framework Capital, and Reach Capital, we're committed to maximizing academic success for the broadest possible student population. Recent articles: - GROW by Paper Drives 201% Increase in Grade-Level Proficiency in Just 12 Weeks - GROW by Paper Earns Stanford's NSSA Tutoring Program Design Badge, Signaling Excellence in Research-Aligned Design - Paper Appoints Marisa Burkhart as CRO Reporting to the Senior Engineering Manager, the Senior Full Stack Engineer will spearhead fullstack application development and technical project execution. You will collaborate extensively with product managers, UI/UX designers, and frontend/backend developers to deliver secure, accessible, high-performance features efficiently. In this dynamic, interdisciplinary environment, exceptional leadership, teamwork, and communication skills are crucial for success. Responsibilities: - Design, develop, and maintain comprehensive web application components ensuring seamless integration and performance - Construct and sustain responsive, accessible user interfaces using contemporary JavaScript frameworks like Vue or React - Transform UI/UX designs and wireframes into clean, reusable, maintainable code - Enhance front-end performance and implement robust testing methodologies using tools like Vitest, Jest, or Cypress - Engage with product managers, designers, and stakeholders to define project requirements and deliver scalable solutions - Diagnose and resolve intricate technical challenges across application, database, integration, and infrastructure domains - Contribute to architectural strategy, evaluating and recommending emerging technologies - Mentor and support junior developers, cultivating technical growth and collective ownership - Drive technical architecture and design decisions to build scalable, reliable software systems - Implement software development best practices including code reviews, automated testing, and comprehensive documentation - Participate in on-call rotations to manage incident responses and troubleshoot issues promptly Qualifications: - 5+ years professional experience with Vue, PHP and Laravel framework - Proven expertise in developing and scaling REST APIs generating JSON responses - Profound understanding of Object-Oriented Programming, Microservice and API architecture - Proficiency with Infrastructure as Code, containerization, modern DevOps practices, and automated testing - Advanced knowledge of MySQL/PostgreSQL - crafting and optimizing complex queries - Comprehensive understanding of Test-Driven Development methodologies - Python experience preferred Working at Paper means: - Joining a remote-first organization with a collaborative, mission-driven culture - Experiencing opportunities for in-person connections throughout the year - Participating in an exciting growth phase with innovative leadership and product vision - Thriving in a dynamic, entrepreneurial environment emphasizing agility, critical thinking, and collaborative trust Additional Benefits: - Competitive compensation package including health benefits, retirement plan, stock options - Extensive time-off including vacation, sick days, and 4 additional weeks - $500 workspace setup stipend and $100 monthly workspace support - Generous paid parental leave - Unlimited tutoring and educational support for employees' children You'll join a passionate team dedicated to educational equity, embracing a culture of ownership, rapid innovation, and continuous learning. If you're motivated by challenges, inspired by meaningful impact, and prepared to guide a high-growth enterprise, we want to meet you. We champion diversity, creating an inclusive environment welcoming all employees. Paper does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, marital, or military status. Requisition ID: R-100310