Principal Software Engineer at Clarity Financial, Inc.

At Clarity, we are on a mission to reshape the educational landscape. We act as a trusted guide for millions of families navigating school options while helping institutions operate as dynamic, successful businesses. Since launching our transformative financial aid platform in 2022, we have already partnered with over 700 private K-12 schools and supported 100,000 families. As we prepare to launch our second major product in 2024, we are looking for a visionary leader to help us build the future of education technology.

Role at a glance

We are seeking a Principal Software Engineer to join our team on a full-time, remote basis. This is an executive-level position designed for a seasoned professional who is ready to tackle complex challenges from anywhere in the world.

Your impact

• Take ownership of our most critical projects, overseeing development from the initial pixel to the final database architecture.
• Collaborate on project planning and maintain proactive communication to ensure we are consistently delivering maximum value to our users.
• Set the bar for our technical standards by promoting high-quality software architecture, rigorous testing, and robust system monitoring.

What you'll need

We are looking for someone with at least 8 years of professional experience and a deep technical background. You should be comfortable working with our core stack, which includes Django, GraphQL, Postgres, and React with TypeScript. Beyond your technical skills, we value:

• A low-ego approach to collaboration that prioritizes team success and open dialogue.
• A genuine passion for increasing access to quality education.
• The desire to work on greenfield projects and architect experiences that scale to millions of users.
• Fluency in English to effectively communicate within our team.

Perks and compensation

We believe in rewarding our team for their contributions and providing the support they need to thrive. Our benefits package includes:

• Fully remote work environment with a culture that values growth.
• Generous paid time off.
• Stock options, ensuring every team member has a sense of ownership in our success.
• 100% company-sponsored medical and dental insurance.
• Regular company-sponsored get-togethers and off-site events.