Strategic Education, Inc. (SEI) is hiring a Software Engineer for its Transformation Office. In this role, you will advance enterprise-focused teaching and learning solutions through the design and delivery of AI-enabled software systems. You will apply generative AI and automation to improve scalability, efficiency, and speed to value, helping translate transformational ideas into practical, future-ready platforms.
What You'll Do
- Design, develop, test, and maintain high-quality software applications and services.
- Translate business and product requirements into well-structured technical solutions.
- Write clean, efficient, and maintainable code following best practices.
- Collaborate with product managers, designers, and other engineers to deliver features end-to-end.
- Participate in code reviews, contributing constructive feedback and learning from peers.
- Troubleshoot, debug, and resolve production issues, ensuring system stability.
- Contribute to discussions on architecture and technical direction with guidance from senior engineers.
- Continuously learn and adopt new tools, frameworks, and technologies.
What We're Looking For
- Bachelor’s degree in computer science or an adjacent field.
- At least 5 years of professional software engineering experience.
- Proficiency in at least one major programming language (e.g., Java, Python, C#, JavaScript/TypeScript, Swift, Kotlin).
- Strong grasp of core computer science concepts such as data structures, algorithms, and object-oriented programming.
- Experience with web services and APIs (REST, GraphQL), and relational or NoSQL databases.
- Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP) and CI/CD pipelines.
- Strong collaboration and communication skills; comfortable working in cross-functional teams.
- Must be able to travel occasionally should a business need arise.
- Ability to work onsite in a Corporate or Campus location may be required.
- If offsite or hybrid, must have access to a work setting enabling all role requirements (privacy, reliable internet, video conferencing, etc.).
- Must be able to meet critical thinking and problem-solving aspects aligned to job duties and communicate effectively.
- Must be able to work more than 40 hours per week when business needs warrant.
- Able to access information using a computer.
Nice to Have
- Curiosity and willingness to grow into system design, scalability, and mentoring responsibilities.
Technical Stack
- Languages: Java, Python, C#, JavaScript/TypeScript, Swift, Kotlin
- APIs: REST, GraphQL
- Databases: Relational databases, NoSQL databases
- Cloud & Tools: AWS, Azure, GCP, CI/CD pipelines
Team & Environment
You will be a member of the Transformation Office, working in close partnership with academic, product, and technology stakeholders.
Benefits & Compensation
- Compensation range: $92,700.00 - $139,100.00
- Medical, dental, vision, life and disability plans
- Well-being incentives
- Parental leave
- Paid time off
- Certain paid holidays
- Tax saving accounts (FSA, HSA)
- 401(k) retirement benefit
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- Tuition assistance
- Entertainment and retail discounts
- Overtime pay for non-exempt employees (if applicable)
Work Mode
This is a hybrid role based at a Corporate or Campus location.
SEI is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive and collaborative culture where individuals can grow their careers and contribute fully.
