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Software Engineer Jobs in EdTech

Software Engineers are the people who build EdTech. From the platforms students log into every morning to the AI tutors reshaping how people learn, engineers at EdTech companies are working on genuinely meaningful problems — and there are hundreds of open roles across the sector right now.

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What you'll do

You'll build and maintain web and mobile applications, work across the full stack or specialise in frontend, backend, or infrastructure, collaborate with product and design teams, contribute to code reviews and technical architecture discussions, and ship features that reach thousands or millions of learners.

Skills you'll need

Proficiency in one or more languages (JavaScript, Python, Ruby, Java, etc.)
Experience with modern frameworks (React, Node, Rails, Django, etc.)
Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure)
Strong collaboration and communication skills
Bonus: experience with LMS platforms, AI/ML, or accessibility standards

Salary

Software Engineers in EdTech typically earn between $110,000 and $160,000 in the US. Senior and staff engineers at well-funded EdTech companies can earn $180,000+.

Career path

Junior Engineer → Software Engineer → Senior Engineer → Staff Engineer / Engineering Manager → Director of Engineering

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