Software Engineer (senior or above)
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A senior Software Engineer designs, develops, and maintains high-performance, scalable C++ systems, collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver core products.
About this role
Level is a learning technology company dedicated to helping students build real academic and life skills with confidence and joy. We combine proven curriculum principles with world class interactive design to make meaningful practice something students want to come back to, not something they struggle through.
We support what teachers, schools, and parents are already doing by increasing student engagement with high quality, standards aligned practice that reinforces classroom learning. That’s why we’re building:
For students: Rewarding and motivating learning experiences that meet students where they are to build real academic proficiency.
For educators: Tools that fit naturally into instruction and help students stay engaged while reducing teacher workload.
For parents: Activities that help your kid catch up or get ahead, build confidence, and minimize homework battles, whether learning at school or at home.
We are committed to helping every person maximize their potential and live a life of meaning. It’s a difficult problem that requires brilliant people and tremendous effort over time.
If you want to use your skills to make a difference for the world, we're seeking a talented Software Engineer (senior or above) to join our team and help us build our core products while keeping scalability and performance in mind.
What You Will Do:
Design, develop, and maintain high-quality, performant, and scalable software using C++
Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to translate technical requirements into functional solutions
Develop and integrate advanced features across multiple system components
Optimize software performance and ensure smooth operation
Write clean, well-documented, and maintainable code
Participate in code reviews and provide constructive feedback to other developers
Stay abreast of the latest software development technologies and industry trends
Contribute to all phases of the software development lifecycle, from prototyping and development to testing and release
Qualifications - Need to Have:
Strong proficiency in C++
Experience architecting and building complex, performance-critical systems
Solid understanding of software performance optimization techniques
Experience with real-time systems and multi-threaded programming
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