Job Title: Staff Software Engineer Location: Remote Who We Are HMH is a learning technology company committed to delivering connected solutions that engage learners, empower educators, and improve student outcomes. As a leading provider of K–12 core curriculum, supplemental and intervention solutions and professional learning services, HMH partners with educators and school districts to uncover solutions that unlock students' potential and extend teachers' capabilities. HMH serves more than 50 million students and 4 million educators in 150 countries. What you will do Staff Software Engineers within HMH Labs oversee feature development and maintenance throughout the software development lifecycle. Beyond core engineering responsibilities, they influence multiple teams, contribute to architectural decisions, and help shape technical direction and prioritization. They maintain a strong awareness of broader business goals, ensuring alignment between technical solutions and organizational objectives. Additionally, they mentor fellow engineers and proactively identify and resolve complex challenges related to system performance, scalability, security, and reliability. HMH Labs is a small, highly agile group within HMH, whose engineers operate with considerable autonomy. This is excellent for self-starters and independent problem solvers but would not be ideal if you prefer a more structured environment. You will report directly to an SVP and enjoy frequent collaboration with senior leaders, engineers, subject matter experts, and classroom success/support personnel. Why You’ll be a Great Fit for this Role: <ul> <li>You are passionate about building great software. </li> <li>You combine a solid theoretical foundation with a pragmatic developer mindset. </li> <li>You see education technology (EdTech) as an interesting and rewarding field. </li> <li>You are excited about having direct input on product and technical direction. </li> <li>You genuinely care about end users, consistently striving to limit and quickly resolve functional and performance issues. </li> <li>You ask questions and collaborate to ensure timely, successful completion of projects. </li> <li>You take change in stride, accepting frequent priority shifts and mutable requirements. </li> <li>You care less about which tool/stack you’re using than about using it to do great work.</li> </ul> What you’ll need Tools/Technologies You will Use: The answer will vary depending on the project and the day. There will be front end work in HTML5 and backend work with ASP.NET MVC, Node.js, and PostgreSQL. You may also work with Angular, React, Java, and any number of libraries and tools to facilitate integrations with other HMH properties and a wide array of tools for AI development work. Qualifications <ul style="margin-bottom:11.0px"> <li>BA/BS degree preferred. </li> <li>Full-stack development experience. </li> <li>Considerable experience as a senior level (or higher) developer / engineer. </li> <li>Self-motivated with ability to take direction, seek input, and work independently. </li> <li>Able to work remotely. </li> <li>Working hours aligned with US time zones (UTC -5/-8).</li> </ul> Salary range: 150k – 170k. Application Deadline: The application window for this position is anticipated to close on April 20, 2025. We encourage you to apply as soon as possible. The posting may be available after this date but is not guaranteed. HMH is fully committed to Equal Employment Opportunity and to attracting, retaining, developing and promoting the most qualified employees without regard to race, gender, color, religion, sexual orientation, family status, marital status, pregnancy, gender identity, ethnic/national origin, ancestry, age, disability, military status, genetic predisposition, citizenship status, status as a disabled veteran, recently separated veteran, Armed Forces service medal veteran, other covered veteran, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. We are dedicated to providing a work environment free from discrimination and harassment, and where employees are treated with respect and dignity. We actively participate in E-Verify. #LI-VA1

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