PowerSchool Software Engineering RoleAt PowerSchool, we power education for students around the world. As the global leader in cloud-based K-12 software, we support the full education ecosystem—from the central office to the classroom to the home. Joining PowerSchool means being part of a mission-driven team that is transforming K-12 education by helping schools operate more effectively and deliver better outcomes for educators, students, and families.Our Research & Development (R&D) team is the technical talent at the heart of our product suite, overseeing the product development lifecycle from concept to delivery.
From engineering to quality assurance to data science, the R&D team ensures our customers seamlessly use our products and can depend on their consistency.ResponsibilitiesThe Software Engineering team is a group of full stack developers who design, develop, and maintain our products, tools, and infrastructure.Your day-to-day job will consist of:Working with Product to translate product requirements into discreete, testable tasksUnderstand all ongoing work across teams well enough to intelliigently take part in code reviews per dayDeveloping code and completing tasks in tandem with AI toolsConsistently asking questions and critically looking at all our processes with fresh eyesBeing an advocate for quality by calling out unclear or unsound code and testsCollaboratively building and improving shared tools and processes for the wider teamOccasionally investigating issues in Production systems or data in response to internal or customer questionsQualificationsMinimum Qualifications:Minimum of 2 years of relevant and related work experience.This position is subject to company on call policies which constitutes working hours outside of the normal workday as needed.Professional experience with functional programming (Elixir, Erlang, Scala, F#, etc..) or modern statically typed languages (Rust, Go, Zig, etc..) developing web applicationsExperience with PostgreSQL profiling and optimization in production environmentsComfortable working in a Full-Stack environment where work may involve CSS/JS, Backend Code, and occasional DevOps & Monitoring tasksFamiliarity with self-directed Agentic DevelopmentPreferred Qualifications:Elxir / Phoenix LiveView experienceFamiliarity with A11Y standards and toolingKnowledge of Budgeting and Accounting terminology and principalsCompensation & BenefitsPowerSchool offers the following benefits:Comprehensive Insurance Coverage (including Medical, Dental, Vision, Pharmacy benefits, Life Insurance and AD&D)Flexible Spending Accounts and Health Savings AccountsShort-Term Disability and Long-Term DisabilityComprehensive 401(k) planGenerous Parental LeaveUnrestricted paid time off (known as Discretionary Time Off - DTO)Wellness Program, including ClassPass & Employee Assistance ProgramTuition ReimbursementOptional Benefits: Pet Insurance, Identity Theft Protection, Student Debt Repayment Program and Prepaid Legal coverageA reasonable estimate of the base compensation range for this position is $56,100 - $111,800 USD. This compensation range is specific to the United States and it incorporates many factors including but not limited to an applicant's skills and prior relevant experience and training; licensures, degrees, and certifications; internal equity; internal pay ranges; and market data/range parameters.EEO CommitmentPowerSchool is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. PowerSchool is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.
Our inclusive culture empowers PowerSchoolers to deliver the best results for our customers. We not only celebrate the diversity of our workforce, we celebrate the diverse ways we work. If you have a disability and need an accommodation regarding our recruiting process, please let us know by emailing