About this role
Education Perfect is an EdTech platform designed to empower educators and amplify their impact in the classroom. We aim to enable teachers to personalise learning at scale with a range of powerful learning, assessment, and insights tools, helping them and their students reach their full potential.
As an EPeep, you’ll work on projects that have a real impact on students' lives and have the freedom, support and resources you need to develop your skills and grow your career.
We’re looking for a Senior Software Engineer to join our cross functional team and help bring AI powered experiences to life in a safe, meaningful and scalable way for our users. You’ll work across both front end experiences that boost student engagement and back end infrastructure that supports large scale performance. This is a hands-on role where you’ll collaborate closely with product managers, designers and other engineers to deliver impactful solutions, mentor teammates and continuously improve our technology.
What you will do
Design and build secure, scalable and maintainable cloud services across our stack (C#, GraphQL, TypeScript, React, Kafka)Deliver AI powered user-focused features from concept to deployment, implementing safety measures like guardrails and prompt-injection protectionsContinuously ship value in small, iterative releases, ensuring fast feedback loops and measurable customer impactCollaborate cross-functionally with product managers, designers and other engineers to turn complex, open-ended customer problems into reliable solutionsEnhance system performance and reliability, ensuring our infrastructure can support a growing, global user baseLead technical initiatives that span multiple teams, contributing to architectural improvements and technical debt reductionParticipate in production operations, helping maintain uptime, resolve incidents and improve operational processesMentor and coach other engineers, sharing knowledge, giving constructive feedback and fostering an inclusive and collaborative environmentStay ahead of the curve with emerging AI, cloud and web technologies, bringing fresh ideas and approaches to the teamAbout you
5+ years of experience designing, developing and operating cloud software at scaleProficiency in some of our core tech stack: C#, GraphQL, TypeScript, React, KafkaHands-on experience with AI/LLM platforms such as AWS Bedrock, Azure AI Foundry, Google Vertex, or similarKnowledge of prompt engineering and LLM output safety, including guardrails and security measuresStrong communication skills and ability to work effectively in cross-functional, flat teamsSkilled in making sound technical decisions based on goals, domain knowledge and engineering fundamentalsComfortable managing risk, ambiguity and dependenciesExperience working with distributed teams in global organisationsGrowth mindset with a strong sense of ownershipEquitable opportunities, growth, and development lie at the heart of how we work at EP. We understand that not all applicants may possess all the following attributes so if you think you have what it takes, but are not sure you check every box, we would love to still hear from you!
What we offer
Employee Equity Bonus Plan: Be part of our success with equity bonuses that foster ownership and shared growth across the companyChristmas Shutdown Leave: Enjoy a full company shutdown during the week of Christmas, with 3 extra days of paid leave to bridge any non-public holidaysVolunteer Day: All EPeeps receive one paid day per year to volunteer and give back to their communitiesPurchase Extra Leave: Opt-in to buy an extra week of annual leave, with payments spread across the yearWork From Anywhere: Work up to 90 days per year from a different state or country—perfect for blending work and travelWellness Bonus: Receive a pre-tax $750 NZD End-of-Year Wellness Bonus to support your health and well-beingHealth Insurance: Join our fully funded Southern Cross Wellbeing 1 plan ($500 excess), with optional add-ons and family coverHome Set-Up Support: Remote and hybrid workers may be eligible for support to set up a productive and comfortable home workspaceCommunication Allowance: Get $50 NZD/month toward your phone and internet costs if you work remotely or in a hybrid setupParental Leave Support: We support growing families with up to 12 weeks of full-pay top-up for primary caregivers, 3 weeks of paid leave for secondary caregivers, and an extra 5 days of New Parents Leave for both, all available after your first 3 months. Returning primary caregivers also receive enhanced pension contributions to support their financial wellbeing.Employee Assistance Program: Access 24/7 confidential support via Sonder for mental health, safety and medical needs - available globally and fully funded by EPLearning & Development: Access engaging internal workshops, performance reviews and ongoing development discussions to grow your careerTenure Recognition: Celebrate your milestones with bonus leave and cash rewards at 5, 10, and 15 years of serviceReferral Bonus: Recommend great people and earn a $2000 NZD pre-tax bonus when your referral joins and passes their trial periodWorkride: Access a bike, e-bike, or scooter through a temporary pre-tax salary sacrifice, saving 32–63% thanks to tax benefits.EP Support Groups: Mana Wahine, DEI, Environmental Impact and Wellness CommitteesThe opportunity to work within a growing global business with Diversity Works accreditation, Carbon Net Zero BCorp status, Digital Promise certification, and an unwavering commitment to our mission, people, and communityWe celebrate individuality, value diversity, and understand that flexible and remote work opportunities enable our team members to work in a way that fosters creativity and inspires individual brilliance. When you work with us, you're not just joining a company - you're joining a team united by the desire to make a difference.