[Remote] Staff Software Engineer 1

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Stepful is reimagining allied healthcare training by offering affordable, online, instructor-led, and AI-supported programs. The Staff Software Engineer will develop and iterate on a Learning Management System, empower graduates through innovative career services, and maintain platforms for instructors while leveraging cutting-edge technology and data-driven decision-making.ResponsibilitiesDevelop and iterate on an advanced Learning Management System that generates outcomes! Focus on seamless UX, adaptive learning, peer-to-peer engagement, gamification and motivational mechanismsEmpower graduates to find jobs and match our growing network of clinical partners. Apply generative AI to the job-seeking process, from resume generation to interview trainingDesign and maintain platforms for instructors, TAs, coaches, and operators to optimize student success. Leverage generative AI to maximize its impact on students' livesGenerate and maintain content at scale that adapts to evolving educational needs. Build the technology to create new curricula in a fraction of the time and iterate to maximize students' learningMake data reliable and accessible to everyone at Stepful, and empower the business, learning, and operation teams at Stepful to make data-driven decisionsSkills10+ years of full-stack engineering experience. Can take ownership of the whole development lifecycle (this means you are comfortable operating full-stack)Must be familiar with React+Typescript on the frontend. Familiarity with any of the following languages for the backend: Python, Node.js, Ruby on RailsRelentlessly obsess over solving complex problems with cutting-edge technology and willing to learn something new every dayFind excitement in joining an early-stage company and are not afraid of building something newYou have previous experience in a direct-to-consumer startup, especially within EdTech/HealthcareBenefitsMeaningful Equity StakeSubsidized Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance plan options401(k)FSA, HSA and commuter benefitsOpen vacation policy, including:
+ Guidance of 15 days PTO annually
+ Stepful closed the last week of December
+ 15 work-from-anywhere days
+ 10 public holidays observed for 2026Company OverviewStepful is an online platform offering training and certification for various healthcare jobs. It was founded in 2021, and is headquartered in New York, New York, USA, with a workforce of 51-200 employees. Its website is https://www.stepful.com.Company H1B SponsorshipStepful has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 8 in 2025, 1 in 2024, 2 in 2022. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.