Senior Software Engineer
InstructureSalt Lake City, Utah, United States
Posted October 3, 2025
140000 - 166000 USD year
Full Time
About the Company
Instructure is a leading provider of education technology solutions, offering comprehensive learning management systems and software as a service. The company focuses on enhancing student and employee engagement through digital badging, video learning, and analytics-driven insights, making it a distinctive player in the education tech industry.
Job Description
Instructure is seeking a Senior full-stack engineer to lead the development of modern web experiences and services used globally by educators and learners. The role involves building production features, developing serverless backends, and scaling services across regions and time zones. The ideal candidate will be passionate, creative, and adept at building inclusive and accessible products.
Requirements
- 7+ years of professional software engineering experience
- Significant time in TypeScript and Node.js
- Deep experience with Next.js and Tailwind CSS
- Proven use of Vercel and AWS for serverless/edge patterns
- Strong Postgres chops (schema design, query tuning, migrations, understanding of transactions and isolation)
- Real world experience operating multi-region/global apps (CDN/edge, geo routing, blue/green & canary, DR)
- Security mindset (authN/Z, OAuth/OIDC, secrets, OWASP), plus familiarity with FERPA/GDPR implications in edtech
- Excellent communication, product sense, and a bias for shipping
Benefits
- Competitive compensation
- Flexible schedules
- Remote work options
- Comprehensive wellness programs
- Annual learning and development stipends
- The technology and tools you need to do your best work
- Recognition program
- Inclusivity culture
