Junior Software Engineer at CommonLit
Job Description
CommonLit is a nonprofit education technology organization dedicated to ensuring that all students, especially students in Title I schools, graduate with the reading, writing, communication, and problem-solving skills they need to be successful in college and beyond. We envision a world where all students get the opportunity to have a world class education. We operate an online reading program for grades 3-12, www.CommonLit.org , that is used by teachers in over 90,000 American schools.
The Opportunity
CommonLit’s engineering team works in a collaborative, high-trust environment where we ship great software to power CommonLit’s curriculum and to assist teachers in fostering and assessing their students’ growth. The Junior Software Engineer contributes to projects with their own code and thinking, reviews the work of their teammates, and advances CommonLit’s mission.
For compliance reasons, applicants must reside in the United States of America.
Apply by: November 26 at 5 pm ET
Responsibilities
Writing high-quality Ruby and React code and tests for our Ruby on Rails application
Working with our product and design teams to build the best solutions for our users
Reviewing your teammates’ work in our code review workflow
Taking your turn in our extended business-hours on-call rotation (we have an off-hours and weekends on-call rotation that is voluntary and paid)
Deploying and operating our Rails application in production
Qualifications
0-2+ years of web development experience
Familiarity with Ruby on Rails through either prior experience, bootcamp, or a personal project
Familiarity with JavaScript, preferably with some kind of front-end framework (React, Vue, etc.)
Ability to work comfortably in SQL (we use PostgreSQL)
Strong written and communication skills
Committed to improving equity of opportunity for students in underserved communities
Physical And Additional Requirements
This role involves prolonged periods in a stationary position at a desk and working on a computer
The person in this role must reside in the United States
Salary And Benefits
Salary: $85,000 – $100,000
Benefits
At CommonLit, we are committed to fostering a supportive and inclusive company culture that values work-life balance and adapts to life’s changes. We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support our employees’ health, well-being, and financial security:
Health, dental, and vision insurance
HSA and FSA Plans, including Medical FSA, Limited FSA, and Dependent Care FSA options
Company-sponsored basic life insurance, with additional options for supplemental life insurance
Legal insurance
401(k) retirement plan with a 4% safe harbor employer match
Access to exclusive discounts, including pet insurance, hotel booking discounts, and more
Remote work support, including a home office set-up stipend
Generous Time Off, Including
16 paid holidays annually
Paid time off accruals and sick leave
Paid family leave, including caregiver leave, medical leave, and 12 weeks of paid parental leave
2 floating holidays
Volunteer and school visitation leave
Jury duty leave
Bereavement and compassionate leave
Flexible work options
As a Remote-first Organization, CommonLit Has Team Members In Nearly 30 States And Washington, D.C. We Strive To Create a Collaborative And Engaging Workplace Through Various Connection Opportunities
Monthly remote activities, such as dumpling-making, yoga, and virtual escape rooms
Monthly “CoffeeLit” sessions for connecting with colleagues
Learning and development opportunities for teams and individuals
Apply by: November 26 at 5 pm ET
We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.
Benefits found in job post
Vision insurance
401(k)
