Software Engineer
Coursedog
Software Engineering
Remote
USD 70k-100k / year + Equity
Posted on Jan 28, 2026
About the Role:
We are looking for a Software Engineer to join our Engineering team.
We are looking for a Software Engineer to join our Engineering team.
This role focuses on building and maintaining reliable, scalable software systems across the product. You will work on both backend services and frontend applications, contributing to customer-facing features and internal tooling with an emphasis on code quality, performance, and maintainability.
You will collaborate closely with product, design, and other engineering teams while owning problems end to end.
This role offers a competitive base salary ranging from $70,000–$90,000, depending on experience. The position includes a performance-based variable compensation plan, bringing the total on-target earnings (OTE) to $75,000–$100,000 when goals are met.
- Department
- Engineering
- Employment Type
- Full Time
- Location
- Remote
- Workplace type
- Fully remote
- Compensation
- $70,000 - $100,000 / year
Key Responsibilities
- Build and maintain backend services and APIs.
- Develop and maintain frontend applications using TypeScript and Vue (or similar frameworks).
- Design, implement, and maintain well-structured, testable code.
- Review pull requests and provide constructive, actionable feedback.
- Debug and improve existing systems, including legacy components.
- Improve system reliability, performance, and scalability.
- Collaborate with cross-functional partners to deliver features and resolve issues.
- Contribute to engineering documentation and best practices.
Skills Knowledge and Expertise
Required:
- Experience with TypeScript and modern JavaScript.
- Experience building frontend applications using Vue.js (or similar frameworks).
- Experience with Node.js for backend development.
- Solid understanding of REST APIs and software design principles.
- Experience with databases such as MongoDB, Redis, and relational databases.
- Strong debugging and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work in ambiguous problem spaces and learn new systems quickly.
- Clear communicator with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Nice to Have:
- Experience with AWS, queues, or serverless systems (e.g., Lambda).
- Exposure to AI-powered or AI-adjacent systems.
- Backend experience beyond Node.js (e.g., Python, Java, .NET).
Working at Coursedog
Healthcare, Dental & Vision
We follow a fixed contribution model to promote equity and transparency. Every employee receives the same annual dollar amount to apply toward medical, dental, and vision coverage. This approach gives you the flexibility to choose the plan that best fits your needs, whether that is a base-level option or more comprehensive coverage.
Depending on the selected coverage level, the company covers:
- Employee-only coverage: 65% to 99% of monthly premiums
- Employee plus dependents: 45% to 75% of monthly premiums
We partner with Aetna and Guardian, and offer access to best-in-class wellness and support programs, including:
- Spring Health (mental health support)
- XP Health (vision benefits)
- Carrot Fertility (family planning support)
- One Medical (primary care)
We also support pre-tax savings through Health Savings Accounts (HSA) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA).
Retirement Planning
To support long-term financial health, we offer a Safe Harbor 401(k) plan from day one of employment. Coursedog provides a 4% employer match on your total compensation (subject to federal limits) each pay period for employees contributing to a tax-advantaged retirement account.
Paid Time Off
We trust our employees to manage their time responsibly. That’s why we offer an unlimited Paid Time Off policy — because flexibility and balance are critical for sustained excellence and personal well-being.
Remote-First Since Inception
We were built for distributed work. Our culture emphasizes flexibility over rigidity, outcomes over hours, and transparency over gatekeeping. We are committed to being a remote-first organization indefinitely, empowering you to work where and how you thrive best.
Equity
As a valued contributor to our collective success, you’ll participate in the upside. All employees are granted equity in the company aligned to your role and tenure. Equity grants are reviewed and adjusted with promotions to reflect your evolving impact.
Paid Parental Leave
We proudly support working parents with industry-leading benefits. Employees are eligible for up to 12 weeks of fully paid leave. This benefit is available to all eligible employees, regardless of gender or family structure.
About Coursedog
Our mission is to break down barriers to opportunity for students.
Coursedog provides higher ed with modern technology solutions – empowering institutions, students, and communities across the globe.
Coursedog's founding story is rooted in the desire to help students achieve their highest goals. In 2018, Coursedog's co-founders and then college students, Justin Wenig and Nick Diao, were frustrated by how difficult it was to get into the classes they needed to graduate on time. After speaking with higher education provosts and registrars to better understand how academic scheduling works, they came away with a vision that permeates the company today.
Coursedog provides higher ed with modern technology solutions – empowering institutions, students, and communities across the globe.
Coursedog's founding story is rooted in the desire to help students achieve their highest goals. In 2018, Coursedog's co-founders and then college students, Justin Wenig and Nick Diao, were frustrated by how difficult it was to get into the classes they needed to graduate on time. After speaking with higher education provosts and registrars to better understand how academic scheduling works, they came away with a vision that permeates the company today.
Coursedog has raised $113M total capital as a remote-first, hyper-growth startup currently backed by JMI Equity, and with past investments from YC and First Round Capital. We were recently ranked in Forbes top 500 US startup employers and our employee engagement scores rank in the top 5% of tech companies.
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