As a Software Engineer I at AoPS, you will play a pivotal role in our mission to discover, inspire, and train the great problem-solvers of the next generation.  In this role, you will develop and maintain both new and existing software programs, enhancing our ability to offer top-notch educational tools and resources. 

Responsibilities:

• Develop, test, and implement new software programs.
• Test, evaluate, and code review others’ programs.
• Learn about and maintain existing programs and identify potential improvements to existing programs.
• Document new and existing programs in various formats (in code, alongside code review, and outside of code).
• Work closely with Engineering Leadership and other team members to maintain best development, testing, review, and deployment practices.
• Work closely with Product Owners, Designers, and other stakeholders to collaborate on product/development strategy and create program specifications.
• Estimate and clearly communicate development timelines, roadblocks, and development status.
• Complete other tasks and responsibilities, as assigned.

The ideal candidate has:

• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and creative skills
• Knowledge of programming and debugging fundamentals in at least one language
• Strong technical and interpersonal communication skills, including the ability to give and receive constructive feedback
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Web development experience with JavaScript, React, PHP, Node.js, MySQL, or PostgreSQL preferred

Why Join AoPS:

This is a hybrid full-time position based at our headquarters in San Diego, CA. The full salary range for this position is 82k-96k with a 4% year-end bonus. Here are some things you can look forward to:

• Impact: The opportunity to work on innovative educational products while developing your own technical skills.
• Culture: Work and collaborate with an organization filled with builders and life-long learners who strive to discover, inspire, and train the great problem solvers of the next generation
• Flexibility: Casual work environment with a hybrid work week and flexible scheduling
• Benefits: Multiple options for Medical, Dental and Vision plans   
• Future Planning: 401K with company match
• Quality of Life: PTO Plan and supportive leadership that gives you the work-life balance you deserve
• Ease of Transition: Relocation bonus (if currently located outside of San Diego)

Background Check: 

Please note that employment is contingent on the successful completion of a background check.

About AoPS:

Art of Problem Solving (AoPS) is on a mission to discover, inspire, and train the great problem solvers of the next generation. Since 2003, we have trained hundreds of thousands of the country’s top students, including nearly all the members of the US International Math Olympiad team, through our online school, in-person academies, textbooks, and online learning systems. While our primary focus has been math for most of our history, through the years we have expanded our unique problem solving curriculum into more subjects, such as language arts, science, and computer science.