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Coursedog is hiring a Software Engineer to build and maintain backend services and frontend applications focusing on reliability, scalability, and performance. The role involves collaborating with product, design, and engineering teams to deliver customer-facing features and internal tools while ensuring code quality and maintainability.

Highlights

Main responsibilities include building and maintaining backend services and APIs, developing frontend applications using TypeScript and Vue, and improving system reliability and performance.
Requires experience with TypeScript, modern JavaScript, Vue.js or similar frameworks, Node.js, REST APIs, and databases like MongoDB and Redis.
Strong debugging, problem-solving skills, and ability to communicate with technical and non-technical stakeholders are essential.
Nice to have skills include AWS, serverless systems, exposure to AI-related technologies, and backend experience in Python, Java, or .NET.
The position offers a base salary range of $70,000 to $90,000 plus a performance-based variable compensation plan, with total on-target earnings between $75,000 and $100,000.
Benefits include healthcare with a fixed contribution model, mental health support, vision benefits, family planning support, and a Safe Harbor 401(k) plan with a 4% employer match.
Employees enjoy unlimited paid time off and up to 12 weeks of fully paid parental leave regardless of gender or family structure.
The company operates as a remote-first organization emphasizing flexibility, outcomes, and transparency.
All employees receive equity grants aligned with their role and tenure, reviewed upon promotion.
Works within the Engineering department collaborating across teams to deliver features and resolve issues.

Software Engineer Full Description

About the Role:

We are looking for a Software Engineer to join our Engineering team.

This role focuses on building and maintaining reliable, scalable software systems across the product. You will work on both backend services and frontend applications, contributing to customer-facing features and internal tooling with an emphasis on code quality, performance, and maintainability.

You will collaborate closely with product, design, and other engineering teams while owning problems end to end.

This role offers a competitive base salary ranging from $70,000â$90,000, depending on experience. The position includes a performance-based variable compensation plan, bringing the total on-target earnings (OTE) to $75,000â$100,000 when goals are met.

Key Responsibilities

Build and maintain backend services and APIs.
Develop and maintain frontend applications using TypeScript and Vue (or similar frameworks).
Design, implement, and maintain well-structured, testable code.
Review pull requests and provide constructive, actionable feedback.
Debug and improve existing systems, including legacy components.
Improve system reliability, performance, and scalability.
Collaborate with cross-functional partners to deliver features and resolve issues.
Contribute to engineering documentation and best practices.

Skills Knowledge and Expertise

Required:

Experience with TypeScript and modern JavaScript.
Experience building frontend applications using Vue.js (or similar frameworks).
Experience with Node.js for backend development.
Solid understanding of REST APIs and software design principles.
Experience with databases such as MongoDB, Redis, and relational databases.
Strong debugging and problem-solving skills.
Ability to work in ambiguous problem spaces and learn new systems quickly.
Clear communicator with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Nice to Have:

Experience with AWS, queues, or serverless systems (e.g., Lambda).
Exposure to AI-powered or AI-adjacent systems.
Backend experience beyond Node.js (e.g., Python, Java, .NET).

Working at Coursedog

Healthcare, Dental & Vision

We follow a fixed contribution model to promote equity and transparency. Every employee receives the same annual dollar amount to apply toward medical, dental, and vision coverage. This approach gives you the flexibility to choose the plan that best fits your needs, whether that is a base-level option or more comprehensive coverage.

Depending on the selected coverage level, the company covers:

Employee-only coverage: 65% to 99% of monthly premiums
Employee plus dependents: 45% to 75% of monthly premiums

We partner with Aetna and Guardian, and offer access to best-in-class wellness and support programs, including:

Spring Health (mental health support)
XP Health (vision benefits)
Carrot Fertility (family planning support)
One Medical (primary care)

We also support pre-tax savings through Health Savings Accounts (HSA) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA).

Retirement Planning

To support long-term financial health, we offer a Safe Harbor 401(k) plan from day one of employment. Coursedog provides a 4% employer match on your total compensation (subject to federal limits) each pay period for employees contributing to a tax-advantaged retirement account.

Paid Time Off

We trust our employees to manage their time responsibly. Thatâs why we offer an unlimited Paid Time Off policy â because flexibility and balance are critical for sustained excellence and personal well-being.

Remote-First Since Inception

We were built for distributed work. Our culture emphasizes flexibility over rigidity, outcomes over hours, and transparency over gatekeeping. We are committed to being a remote-first organization indefinitely, empowering you to work where and how you thrive best.

Equity

As a valued contributor to our collective success, youâll participate in the upside. All employees are granted equity in the company aligned to your role and tenure. Equity grants are reviewed and adjusted with promotions to reflect your evolving impact.

Paid Parental Leave

We proudly support working parents with industry-leading benefits. Employees are eligible for up to 12 weeks of fully paid leave. This benefit is available to all eligible employees, regardless of gender or family structure.

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