Software Engineer 1

About StrongMind

StrongMind is a remote-first education and technology company on a mission to transform learning for students, families, and educators across the country. For more than 25 years, we’ve partnered with schools and districts to deliver innovative, student-centered learning experiences powered by technology, compassion, and bold thinking.

We believe education should be flexible, human, and built for real life. That belief shapes how we design our products, support our partners, and work together as a team. At StrongMind, you’ll find smart people doing meaningful work, a culture rooted in trust and accountability, and leaders who genuinely care about both outcomes and people.

The Team You Will Join

You’ll be part of StrongMind’s Interactive Learning engineering team, within our broader Engineering organization, working closely with instructional designers, curriculum developers, and our design/media team. This team is responsible for turning instructional concepts and visual assets into functioning, standards-aligned interactive experiences that K–12 students use directly inside their courses.

The team culture is collaborative and hands-on, and you’ll have opportunities to learn new front-end techniques, work closely with non-engineering partners, and see your code turn into learning experiences that students actually use in the classroom.

The Difference You Will Make

In this role, your work will directly impact K–12 students by turning instructional ideas into interactive, game-like experiences — drag-and-drop activities, simulations, branching scenarios, and practice games — that make learning more engaging.

You’ll help bring curriculum to life, build reusable components that speed up future development, and contribute to StrongMind’s mission of creating extraordinary online learning experiences.

A Typical Day Looks Like

While no two days are exactly the same, you can expect to:

·       Build interactive, game-like learning experiences — drag-and-drop activities, simulations, branching scenarios, practice games, and similar — using front-end web technologies like HTML, CSS, and JavaScript/TypeScript.

·       Integrate graphics, animations, audio, and other assets from our design/media team into functioning, polished interactives.

·       Make sure interactives are responsive, accessible (following WCAG standards), and perform well across the browsers and devices used in K–12 classrooms.

·       Collaborate with instructional designers, curriculum developers, and designers to translate learning objectives into interactive functionality.

·       Build and maintain reusable interactive templates and components that speed up future development.

·       Use GitHub for version control and code review, and help maintain lightweight build and deployment pipelines for interactive content.

·       Troubleshoot and resolve bugs and performance issues in existing interactives.

·       Use AI coding assistants (such as GitHub Copilot or Claude) to help write, test, and debug code more efficiently — applying your own judgment to make sure the output is functional, accessible, secure, and consistent with StrongMind’s engineering standards.

·       Participate in code reviews, and communicate progress, blockers, and technical considerations clearly to your engineering lead and cross-functional partners.

This role balances hands-on building with cross-functional collaboration and is well-suited for someone who enjoys turning ideas into interactive, working software and is eager to keep learning new tools and techniques.

Your Expertise Includes

We’re looking for someone who brings:

·       Foundational knowledge of HTML, CSS, and JavaScript (or TypeScript).

·       A basic understanding of a front-end framework such as React or Vue, or a strong willingness and ability to learn one quickly.

·       Familiarity with Git/GitHub or a similar version control system.

·       Comfort using AI coding tools (such as GitHub Copilot, Claude, or ChatGPT) as part of a development workflow.

·       Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.

·       Ability to collaborate effectively with non-engineering partners, including design and instructional design teams.

·       Eagerness to learn and grow professionally as a software engineer.

·       A bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, a related field, or equivalent practical experience — bootcamp graduates, self-taught developers with a strong portfolio, and associate degree holders are all welcome to apply.

·       0–2 years of professional software development experience.

Bonus points if you also have:

·       Experience building games or interactive experiences, including through personal projects, coursework, bootcamps, or internships.

·       Familiarity with canvas or game libraries (such as Phaser or PixiJS) or animation libraries (such as GSAP or Lottie).

·       Exposure to web accessibility standards (WCAG).

·       Interest in K–12 education or ed-tech.

·       Familiarity with front-end build tools (such as Webpack or Vite) or basic CI/CD pipelines.

·       A portfolio, GitHub profile, or other work samples demonstrating relevant front-end or interactive development projects.

Our Commitment to Inclusion & Belonging

At StrongMind, we believe the best ideas come from bringing together people with different perspectives, experiences, and ways of thinking. A diverse and inclusive workplace fuels creativity, strengthens collaboration, and helps us build better solutions for the students, families, and communities we serve.

We are committed to welcoming a broad range of talent and encouraging all qualified individuals to apply. We strive to create an environment where everyone feels a sense of belonging and is empowered to contribute, grow, and do meaningful work.

How We’ll Take Care of You

We believe that when people feel supported, they do their best work. At StrongMind, your well-being isn’t a perk—it’s part of our culture.

Our commitment to you includes:

• A competitive total compensation package, including HMO with dependent coverage upon regularization

• Well-being that works for real life — virtual wellness programs, and wellness because your well-being fuels your brilliance

• Leave Credits upon regularization – rest, make time for what matters most

• A fully paid holiday week off at Christmas, so you can truly rest, reset, and reconnect

• Recognition and rewards that celebrate meaningful life and work milestones

• Quarterly Town Halls that keep communication transparent, honest, and human

• Annual social events and traditions we genuinely look forward to—like Halloween celebrations, Wellness Events, and other moments that bring our community together

We’re intentional about building a workplace where people feel valued, connected, and empowered to thrive—at work and beyond.