# Full-Stack Software Engineer - Company: [Prairielearn]() - Location: United States - Remote: Yes - Team: Engineering - Employment type: Full Time - Salary: $100K – $180K - Posted: February 4, 2026 ## Job description ## Full-Stack Software Engineer Are you passionate about building innovative web applications and using AI to address real-world learning challenges? Do you want to help shape the future of education? PrairieLearn is an early-stage EdTech startup. We are hiring talented Full-Stack Software Engineers. **Location:** Fully remote (anywhere in the US) **Position Type:** Full-time **Visa Sponsorship:** Unfortunately, we cannot sponsor visas at this time. ### About Us PrairieLearn is an open-source assessment platform, originally developed at the University of Illinois and now used at top universities across the US, including Berkeley, Princeton, Michigan, and UIUC. We empower mastery-based learning and large-scale assessment with an emphasis on reliability and innovation. We are like a "power-user" version of Gradescope/Canvas/Moodle. We’re also developing AI tooling in the product, including LLM agents to help instructors create content, and vision-language models to help grade student work. This is practical, user-facing AI work with real-world impact — not a research sandbox. ### About the Role We are a small, profitable, open-source, bootstrapped company growing quickly. Our users love us and we have very high retention and rapid spread through word of mouth. As an early-stage hire, you’ll work across the stack and enjoy meaningful ownership from day one. You’ll help deliver practical, user-facing features with clear guardrails and authentic educational impact. Responsibilities * Build and maintain systems across the stack: Node.js/TypeScript backend, Postgres, and React. We use tRPC, TanStack, and AWS. * Design features end-to-end, from conception to rollout, working in a small team to architect and iterate on these features * Collaborate directly with educators and TAs to translate academic needs into high-quality features You Might Be a Fit If You… * Have experience with full-stack web development * Enjoy engaging directly with users—especially instructors and TAs * Love owning projects from initial idea through to production * Love using the cutting edge of AI development tools (Claude, Codex) * Even if you don’t meet every requirement: If you’re a quick learner and passionate about education and engineering, we encourage you to apply! ### Our Tech Stack * Node.js / TypeScript backend * Postgres, Redis, AWS, Docker * React / tRPC / TanStack * Open source: [PrairieLearn on GitHub](https://github.com/PrairieLearn/PrairieLearn) ### Why Join PrairieLearn? * **Bootstrapped & Profitable:** We’re growing quickly and sustainably * **Open Source:** Collaborate with a global community of developers and educators * **Stock Options:** As an early hire, you’ll receive stock options with your offer * **Remote Culture:** Work from anywhere in the US with a flexible schedule * **Unlimited PTO & Flexible Hours:** Take time when you need it and work when you perform best * **Career Growth:** Early-stage team members have outsized opportunities for impact and learning ### Details **Location:** Remote (US only) **Salary:** $100k-$180k depending on experience **Benefits:** Stock options (0.5% - 1.5%), unlimited PTO, flexible hours **Type:** Full-time **Visa sponsorship:** Not available PrairieLearn is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Thank you for applying to PrairieLearn! ## Apply [Apply on Prairielearn]() Canonical job page: