We’re now looking for a Founding Engineer to help build the next generation of our platform by re-architecting and scaling the system into a modern, robust architecture. You’ll work directly with the founder and an existing part-time engineering team, own critical parts of the product end-to-end, and play a defining role in shaping both the technical foundation and long-term direction of the company. We work with institutions to improve visibility across application workflows, and enrollment operations. There is a clear path to CTO for the right person.
We are a fast-moving startup operating at the intersection of:
• agentic AI workflows
• higher education
• enrollment operations
• workflow automation
• systems integrations
• operational intelligence
Our environment is highly collaborative, fast-paced, and execution-oriented. We are looking for someone who enjoys ownership, solving messy operational problems, and building systems that directly impact customers.
Role Overview
We are looking for a Senior Product & Integration Engineer who can operate across:
• product development
• integrations
• customer workflows
• technical architecture
• operational systems
This is not a traditional “ticket-based developer” role.
You will work directly with leadership, customers, and the technical team to:
• design and build new modules
• stabilize and improve integrations
• troubleshoot production systems
• structure operational workflows
• help shape the future technical direction of the platform
The ideal candidate is product-minded, highly independent, operationally strong, and comfortable working in ambiguous startup environments.
What You’ll Work On
• Build and launch new platform modules and workflows
• Design and maintain university integrations (APIs, SFTP, CSV workflows)
• Improve application processing and operational visibility systems
• Troubleshoot production and integration issues
• Work directly with customers to understand operational workflows
• Translate customer problems into scalable product solutions
• Improve platform reliability, architecture, and maintainability
• Use AI-assisted engineering workflows to accelerate development
• Help shape engineering standards and technical direction
What We’re Looking For
• Strong Product Thinking
• You naturally think about:
• workflows
• operational bottlenecks
• user behavior
• scalability
• long-term maintainability
—not just code implementation.
Integration & Systems Experience
• Experience working with:
• APIs
• SFTP workflows
• CSV/data integrations
• authentication systems
• production troubleshooting
• operational workflows
Startup Execution Ability
You are comfortable:
working independently
operating with incomplete information
prioritizing under pressure
owning customer-facing systems
moving quickly while making sound technical decisions
AI-Assisted Engineering Mindset
We heavily leverage AI tooling and modern engineering workflows.
You should:
• understand how to use AI tools effectively
• know how to validate AI-generated output
• think architecturally
• focus on maintainable and reliable systems
Ideal Background
• 5+ years of engineering experience
• Startup or fast-paced SaaS experience preferred
• Full-stack engineering experience
• Experience building operational or workflow-driven systems
• Strong debugging and troubleshooting skills
• Strong communication skills
• Experience interacting with customers or non-technical stakeholders is a plus
• Technologies & Environment
• Our stack continues to evolve, but experience in areas such as:
• APIs
• Node.js / TypeScript
• React
• Databases
• Integrations
• Cloud infrastructure
• AI-assisted development workflows
is helpful.
Most important is your ability to:
• think clearly
• execute independently
• solve operational problems
• build scalable systems
What Success Looks Like
Within the first 90 days, successful candidates typically:
• take ownership of critical workflows or integrations
• independently troubleshoot and resolve production issues
• improve system structure and visibility
• contribute meaningful product improvements
• reduce operational complexity for the team and customers
Why Join US
• High ownership and direct impact
• Opportunity to shape a growing platform
• Work directly with leadership and customers
• Solve meaningful operational problems in higher education
• AI-native engineering environment
• Fast-moving startup culture with significant growth potential
Location
Remote-friendly. North America time zone overlap preferred.
Compensation
Compensation includes a combination of:
• salary/stipend
• equity/options
• growth opportunity
based on experience and level of involvement.