Senior Software Engineer (Canvas)

Job Description

At Instructure, we believe in the power of people to grow and succeed throughout their lives. Our goal is to amplify that power by creating intuitive products that simplify learning and personal development, facilitate meaningful relationships, and inspire people to go further in their education and careers. We do this by giving smart, creative, passionate people opportunities to create awesome products. And that's where you come in. We are looking for experienced full-stack software engineers for AI-enabled feature development activities.

Who we are

• Pioneers: we are the first Instructure development center placed outside of the United States.
• On a mission: Our field is education. We strive to elevate student success, amplify the power of teaching, and inspire everyone to learn together.
• Product enthusiasts: We develop products, such as Canvas, with millions of users worldwide.
• Engineers: We love to understand what is happening under the hood. We are generalists, rather than obsessed with one language or framework. Currently, we use Node.js, React, and Ruby on Rails, but will adapt as needed.
• Cloud-native: we are one of the biggest AWS customers, everything is Dockerized, running in the cloud.
• Productive: our teams have flexibility in how they work, Some use Scrum, others Extreme Programming, whichever fits best.

What will you do

• Contribute to the development of AI-powered features. In this role, you will collaborate with a cross-functional team to create innovative features leveraging the latest advancements in AI technology.
• Demonstrate independence in mastering new technical domains and apply extensive knowledge to innovate and streamline team efforts.
• Enhance team velocity and productivity by automating tasks, resolving bottlenecks, and improving cross-functional processes.
• Design compliant systems (a11y, i18n, secure, etc.). Manage technical ambiguities, and ensure reliable project delivery.
• Show deep commitment to the team's and organization's success, strategically aligning work with goals and managing risks.
• Inspire the team with forward-looking visions, drive innovation, and support team development towards organizational growth.
• Leverage agile methodologies, engage effectively with stakeholders, make data-driven decisions, and foster a culture of continuous improvement.
• Actively support the professional growth of others, by being approachable and providing constructive feedback.
• Prioritize user needs through flexible technical decisions, thorough documentation, and risk mitigation.
• Build internal culture, lead and participate in meetings, encourage dialogue, and articulate vision to motivate and align teams.

What we look for

• 6+ years of experience in software engineering, with a strong foundation in coding and system design.
• Having experience in developing features relying on LLM models, having experience with RAG, and willingness to learn and adopt to the fast changing landscape of LLMs.
• Experience with training / evaluating ML pipelines is a plus.
• Strong focus on backend development. We are mainly using Ruby on Rails and NestJS with Typescript.
• Experience with AWS, Git, Jenkins, or equivalents with an openness to learn and work with various programming languages and tools.
• Knowledge of different databases and ORM tools, we are using Postgres, DynamoDB and Elasticsearch.
• Knowledge of microservice communication patterns, such as REST-APIs and message buses.
• Ruby experience and familiarity with frontend (React, Redux) is a plus, but openness to learn other languages and tools is a must.
• Knowledge of containers (Docker, Kubernetes) and infrastructure-as-code tools (Ansible, Terraform, Salt, Puppet) is welcomed.
• Proven ability to work effectively within an Agile team and adapt to changing requirements.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a creative approach to overcoming obstacles.
• Excellent communication skills, able to share insights and collaborate effectively with teammates and across functions.
• A strong sense of ownership, with a commitment to delivering high-quality solutions that meet user needs.
• A team-oriented attitude, with a desire to contribute to community events and share knowledge.

Get in on all the awesome at Instructure

• A fun, friendly, and helpful company culture
• Competitive compensation
• Private Medicover healthcare + cafeteria plan/SZEP card
• Wellness motivation through PandaFit
• An extra week off for the whole company every year (last week of the year)
• Employee recognition program through Motivosity
• Goal-setting, proactive reviews, and internal training
• Employee assistance program

We've always believed in hiring the most awesome people and treating them right. We know that the more diverse we are, the more diverse our ideas will be and when we openly welcome those ideas, our environment is better and our business is stronger. All Instructure employees are required to successfully pass a background check upon being hired. Apply for this job