At Instructure, we believe in the power of people to grow and succeed throughout their lives. Our goal is to amplify that power by creating intuitive products that simplify learning and personal development, facilitate meaningful relationships, and inspire people to go further in their education and careers.
We do this by giving smart, creative, passionate people opportunities to create awesome. And that's where you come in:
We are looking for a Software Engineer focusing on BackEnd development of Web applications in our Parchment Product Suite. The ideal candidate has 2-4 years of experience working in development teams in a well-structured environment, is able to use AI for development efficiently and responsibly.
What you’ll do:
Develop web applications, mainly Backend using Node, Java or Kotlin (depending on the service), owning the full life-cycle including tech design, code reviews, testing, holding internal demos, deploy to production, investigate and fix production issues
Contribute in improving our CI/CD pipeline and auto test coverage when needed
Be part of a high speed, high ownership, strong tech culture team
Use AI heavily (mainly Claude) to increase efficiency while keeping full ownership of the code and solutions you deliver
What you will need to know/have:
Able to tech-design small software changes, e.g. adding a small feature to a web application
Comfortable to develop software using any leading AI solution
2-4 years of experience working in software development teams as a developer, developing web applications
Good knowledge of at least one of Node or Java or Kotlin as well as Backend development good practices
Good knowledge of at least one of MongoDB or SQL (Postgres)
Basic knowledge of web application frontend and cloud infrastructures and willingness to occasionally work in Frontend using React, TypeScript
Fluency in English
It would be a bonus if you also had:
Competence to develop web application frontend or cloud infrastructure (AWS) is nice to have
Get in on all the awesome at Instructure!
We offer competitive, meaningful benefits in every country where we operate. While they vary by location, here's a general idea of what you can expect:
Competitive compensation, plus all full-time employees participate in our ownership program - because everyone should have a stake in our success.
Flexible work culture. Our remote, hybrid and in-office collaboration spaces vary by role, team and location.
Generous time off, including local holidays and our annual “Dim the Lights” period in late December, when teams are encouraged to step back and recharge based on departmental needs.
Comprehensive wellness programs and mental health support
Learning and development resources, including professional development tools and tuition reimbursement, to support your growth
The technology and tools you need to do your best work
Motivosity employee recognition program
A culture rooted in inclusivity, support, and meaningful connection
We believe in hiring great people and treating them right. The more diverse we are, the better our ideas and outcomes.
Instructure is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We comply with applicable employment and anti-discrimination laws in every country where we operate.
All employees must pass a background check as part of the hiring process. To help protect our teams and systems, we’ve implemented identity verification measures. Candidates may be asked to verify their legal name, current physical location, and provide a valid contact number and residential address, in accordance with local data privacy laws.
Any attempt to misrepresent personal or professional information will result in disqualification.
Skills Required
- 2-4 years of experience developing web applications in software development teams
- Knowledge of at least one of Node.js, Java, or Kotlin
- Knowledge of backend development best practices
- Knowledge of at least one of MongoDB or SQL/PostgreSQL
- Ability to design small software changes for web applications
- Ability to use leading AI solutions effectively
- Basic knowledge of frontend web applications and cloud infrastructure
- Willingness to occasionally work with React and TypeScript frontend development
- Fluency in English
- Frontend or AWS cloud infrastructure development competence
Instructure Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Instructure and has not been reviewed or approved by Instructure.
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Fair & Transparent Compensation — Pay is considered market-competitive for many engineering, product, and quota-carrying roles, especially when factoring base, variable, and equity. In these tracks, total rewards are often characterized as fair-to-strong for the role and location.
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage is described as comprehensive, including medical, dental, vision, mental-health support, and HSA/FSA options. Employer contributions are often portrayed as strong, and core medical benefits receive consistently positive marks.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time off offerings include flexible or “unlimited” PTO, paid holidays, and paid sick time, paired with widespread remote/hybrid flexibility. This breadth of time off and work flexibility is often viewed as a meaningful perk that enhances overall value.
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