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CYPHER Learning · 1 day ago

Senior Software Engineer - U.S. Remote

United States

Full-time

Remote

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

8+ years exp

CYPHER Learning is a fast-growing company focused on disrupting learning platforms to enhance human potential through modern learning experiences. As a Senior Software Engineer, you will architect and build core systems for CYPHER’s products, mentor other engineers, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver impactful software solutions.

E-CommerceE-LearningEducationInformation TechnologyInternetInternet of ThingsSaaSSoftwareUniversities

Comp. & Benefits

Responsibilities

Architect, build, and evolve complex, production-grade software systems that underpin CYPHER’s core products, with a focus on scalability, reliability, and long-term maintainability

Own technical design and execution for significant features and services, translating product and business requirements into clear, well-reasoned engineering solutions

Set and uphold engineering standards through rigorous code reviews, design discussions, and technical documentation that raise the quality bar across the team

Mentor and develop engineers by providing hands-on guidance, thoughtful feedback, and technical coaching that accelerates individual growth and team effectiveness

Optimize system performance and resilience, identifying bottlenecks, reducing technical debt, and improving observability across the software stack

Partner cross-functionally with Product, Design, and other stakeholders to deliver high-impact initiatives on time, balancing speed, quality, and architectural integrity

Lead troubleshooting and root-cause analysis for complex production issues, driving durable fixes and preventing recurrence

Evaluate and introduce new technologies or approaches where they provide clear value, while continuously improving existing systems and development practices

All other duties as assigned

Qualification

Software engineering experienceCloud platforms AWSCloud platforms AzureCloud platforms GCPModern programming languagesObject-oriented programmingSoftware architectureTechnical leadershipProblem-solvingClear communication

Required

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a closely related technical field required

8+ years of professional software engineering experience, delivering and operating scalable, high-performance systems in production environments required

Strong proficiency in modern programming languages such as Ruby (Rails), Java, Python, or comparable technologies, with sound judgment in applying them to complex problem spaces

Deep expertise in object-oriented programming principles and system architecture, including the ability to design maintainable, extensible, and resilient solutions

Hands-on experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and building or operating distributed systems in fast-moving environments

Demonstrated technical leadership through influence, mentoring engineers, facilitating alignment across engineering and product partners, and contributing to sound technical decision-making

Advanced understanding of software architecture, design patterns, and engineering best practices, applied pragmatically to balance speed, quality, and long-term health of the platform

Proven problem-solving capability under pressure, with the composure to diagnose complex issues, adapt quickly as priorities shift, and drive effective resolution during critical situations

Clear, confident communicator, able to collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders and articulate technical concepts in ways that enable alignment and informed decision-making