Principal Software Engineer - AI

8 or more years of software engineering experience, including time at the Staff or Principal level A strong track record of building backend systems and delivering AI-powered products in production Experience applying large language models in real-world applications, including prompt design, evaluation, and deployment Proficiency in Ruby on Rails, with additional strength in front-end (Vue.js) and cloud infrastructure A 10x mindset: high output, high standards, and a clear ability to simplify and accelerate complex work Clear and direct communication, and a collaborative, team-first approach to leadership A passion for building practical tools that help educators support student success

Design and build scalable systems and AI-driven features across the Solara and Class Companion platforms Apply LLMs to power in-product assistance, summarization, personalization, and automation features Prototype and evaluate agentic workflows that support educators in real-time decision making Own the delivery of fast, reliable systems that are secure, observable, and cost-effective Collaborate across product, design, marketing, and client-facing teams Balance hands-on coding with broader technical leadership, including mentoring engineers and guiding architectural decisions Operate across the stack when needed, with strength in backend and infrastructure and fluency in full-stack development Drive continuous improvement in engineering standards, velocity, and product quality across the team