Engineering
Senior Fullstack Engineer - GradeFlow (EdTech Startup)
Remote
Full-time
Engineering Team
Ruby on Rails
React
EdTech
About the Role
We are looking for a Senior Fullstack Engineer to join our fast-paced startup and help shape the future of AI in education. You will play a critical role in building and optimizing our platform, ensuring scalability, performance, and best practices in both backend and front-end development.
Key Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and maintain our AI-powered education platform using Ruby on Rails, Python, and Golang.
- Build and optimize APIs, ensuring high performance and scalability.
- Implement frontend solutions with Hotwire (Turbo & Stimulus) and Next.js.
- Work with Docker and Google Cloud Platform (GCP) for deployment and infrastructure.
- Own features end-to-end, from architecture to production.
- Solve complex engineering problems autonomously in a lean, fast-moving environment.
- Collaborate directly with the VP of Engineering and other stakeholders to drive technical excellence.
Required Qualifications
- 5+ years of experience as a fullstack engineer.
- Expertise in Ruby on Rails, with experience designing and maintaining scalable applications.
- Strong experience with Hotwire (Turbo & Stimulus) and Next.js for frontend development.
- Experience deploying and managing applications with Docker & GCP.
- Ability to work highly autonomously in a lean team.
- Strong sense of ownership, communication, and adaptability.
- You must use AI tools in your day-to-day activities.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with PostgreSQL, Golang, or Python.
- Familiarity with WebSockets, SSE, event-driven architectures, and real-time features.
- Exposure to machine learning or AI-powered applications.
Benefits & Perks
Work on a high-impact AI-powered education platform.
Join a fast-paced, lean engineering team where your work truly matters.
Fully remote, full-time role with flexible work arrangements.
Ability to shape the technical direction of a growing startup.
Opportunity for early-stage equity grants for high-impact contributors.
Ready to Transform Education with Us?
If you are a Senior Fullstack Engineer who thrives in an autonomous environment and wants to make a real impact in EdTech, we’d love to hear from you! 🚀
Questions? Email us at toddbenrud@gradeflow.com