CodePath is reprogramming higher education to create the first generation of AI-native engineers, CTOs, and founders.
We deliver industry-vetted courses and career support centered on the needs of first-generation and low-income students. Our students train with senior engineers, intern at top companies, and rise together to become the tech leaders of tomorrow.
With over 40,000 students and alumni from 1,000 colleges now working at 4,050 companies, we are reshaping the tech workforce and the industries of the future. CodePath is supported by Amazon, Andreessen Horowitz, Anthropic, Comcast, Google, JP Morgan Chase, Knight Foundation, Meta, New Profit, Salesforce, and The Studio at Blue Meridian Partners, among others.
About the Role
Location: Remote, United States, Europe, Canada or LATAM
Role-Type: Full-Time
Reports To: VP of Product Engineering
Compensation: $155,000 to $175,000 per year for US based applicants. Adjusted contingent on location for applicants based in Canada, LATAM and Europe.
CodePath’s national programs are powered by a custom platform software suite that includes 6-10 different tools ranging from the multi-step admissions/application process to a custom learning management system, and all the way to our custom gradebook, reporting, and student support systems. To see what we have built, click here.
CodePath is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to help design, develop, and maintain web applications that play a key role in enhancing the educational experience for aspiring engineers.
We’re looking for someone who enjoys navigating ambiguity, values autonomy, and is eager to contribute to our mission of transforming college computer science education and supporting low-income communities.
As a Senior Software Engineer, you’ll join a small team of engineers working closely with stakeholders to understand the needs of our students and staff. You’ll participate in deciding which features to develop and take ownership of executing those plans and you'll collaborate with AI leaders from Microsoft, Google, and OpenAI — and we expect you to bring that same AI-native mentality to your own day-to-day engineering work.
The ideal candidate for this role is a Web Engineer inspired by potential projects like these:
Developing greenfield projects using Ruby on Rails to reduce costs and reach more students
Creating a Django-based AI companion to guide students through their CodePath journey
Improving our Markdown-based course materials for mastery-driven learning
Scaling systems that have already supported tens of thousands of students
Design, develop, and maintain web-based applications using Ruby on Rails, Sinatra/Padrino, and Django
Collaborate with cross-functional teams including product managers, designers, and other developers to define requirements, implement new features, and fix bugs
Write clean and maintainable code
Participate in code reviews and maintain code quality standards
Write automated tests and ensure that applications are tested thoroughly before deployment
Stay updated on the latest technologies and best practices
Identify and address performance bottlenecks and other technical issues
Debug and troubleshoot issues as they arise
6+ years of experience in the software engineering field (3 years of experience minimum of using Ruby on Rails)
- Fluency with AI-assisted development tools (Copilot, Cursor, or similar) — you treat AI as a standard part of your workflow and can speak to where it's made you meaningfully faster or better
Passion for great web products
Bootstrap Grid and Responsive Layout System or similar CSS/JS framework for lightweight responsive design
Prior experience working in small, scrappier environments
Experience with PostgreSQL and database design
Strong communication skills and ability to work in a team environment
Passion for education and desire to make a positive impact in the world
Nice to haves
Experience using Slim or HAML for clean view templating
Experience working with LLMs and Generative AI
DevOps experience
Familiarity with Docker
Experience deploying applications on GCP
Full-Time Employee Benefits:
This is a 100% remote position—work from anywhere in the U.S.! CodePath prioritizes employee well-being with a competitive benefits package to support your health, financial security, and work-life balance.
Health & Wellness: Medical, dental, and vision insurance (90% employer-covered for employees and dependents), employer-funded healthcare reimbursement, FSAs, and Employee Assistance Program
Financial Security: 401(k), employer-paid life & disability insurance, and identity theft protection
Work-Life Balance: Generous PTO, paid holidays, 10 weeks of fully paid parental leave, and an annual year-end company closure (Dec 24 – Jan 2)
Professional Growth: $1,000 annual professional development stipend and home office setup support
Student Loan Forgiveness: CodePath is a qualifying employer for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF), helping employees manage student loan debt
Additional Perks: Pet wellness plans, legal services, home/auto insurance discounts, and exclusive marketplace savings
Skills Required
- 6+ years of experience in software engineering
- Minimum 3 years of experience using Ruby on Rails
- Fluency with AI-assisted development tools
- Experience with PostgreSQL and database design
- Strong communication skills
- Prior experience working in small environments
What We Do
As a 501 (c)(3) nonprofit, we bring together employers, students, and colleges to eliminate inequities in tech education, diversify the field, and provide underrepresented students with a path toward economic mobility and generational wealth.
Why Work With Us
We believe tech excellence lies at the intersection of skill & opportunity. We also believe that tech excellence can be within reach for anyone, if given the right resources—& the chance to apply them. When bright CS students, CS college programs, & top tech employers come together, all can benefit—& create a new, more inclusive future of tech.
