Role Overview
Encoura is seeking a mission-driven Software Architect to join our Data Science Team, playing a foundational role in shaping the software architecture that powers our predictive modeling, data enrichment, and analytics products. As a key technical leader, you will design and evolve the backend infrastructure supporting our expanding suite of cloud-based AI-powered solutions—such as Smart+, Opportunity+, Yield+ and the Encourage College Recommendation Engine—which together aim to drive institutional outcomes and support student success.
In this role, you will lead development efforts for high-performing, scalable systems that manage massive datasets, streamline model scoring pipelines, and support the deployment of agentic AI solutions. Your work will directly enable product innovation, operational efficiency, and market growth in higher education enrollment and marketing technologies.
About Us
Encoura’s mission is to empower students and institutions to create meaningful connections so everyone can make the most informed decisions to achieve their goals. Since 1972, the company has evolved its products and services to better represent the link between students and higher education institutions and to create the highest probability of student success.
With the launch of the Encoura platform in 2017, the company provides custom technology solutions that combine Eduventures research, data science, strategic enrollment, and multichannel marketing services to over 2,000 higher ed institutions. The company also offers Encourage® —the nation’s largest free college and career planning program used by millions of high school students and educators nationwide.
It is the policy of the Company to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. All applicants must be eligible to work in the U.S.
Encoura endeavors to make reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities and disabled veterans pursuant to applicable federal and state law. If you are an individual with a disability and require reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process or are limited in the ability and need an alternative method for applying, please contact the Talent Team.