About BookNook
BookNook is closing the early-learning gap for kids in grades K–8 through pairing dedicated tutors with proven technology to teach the reading and math skills kids need to succeed. School districts across 35 states entrust BookNook tutors and technology with the job of supporting their students who need it most. By providing a learning platform based on 30+ years of research and outcomes and offering high-frequency tutoring, BookNook propels schools to achieve academic results that are unparalleled in the industry.
At this time, we are not able to provide sponsorship.
About the Role: Software Engineer
Overview
As a Software Engineer at BookNook, you will immediately play an integral role in building out, scaling, and optimizing our cloud-based learning platform. You will join our fast-growing team as an early employee that can build and shape the future direction of our services in delivering outstanding user experiences and learning tools.
Responsibilities
- Build, test, scale, support, and frequently refine new products and services.
- Own what you build through the entire product lifecycle.
- Tackle a wide variety of coding challenges throughout the stack and contribute to all parts of our codebase.
- Build a platform that teaches reading to thousands of children every day.
- Be surrounded by a great team of highly talented professionals doing the best work of their lives, and having fun with it.
Qualifications
- 2+ years of full-stack web development experience.
- Knowledge of web technologies: HTML, CSS, and JavaScript (TypeScript is a plus).
- Experience with React or a similar framework (we use React).
- Experience with code versioning tools, such as Git.
- Experience with responsive design.
- Passion for learning and tackling new and exciting technical challenges.
- Someone who cares about the user experience and is driven by solving real-world problems.
Benefits & Perks
- Competitive salary: For this role, the starting range is $100–$120K.
- Work remotely: Live and work wherever you like in the US.
- Health insurance: We offer medical, dental, vision, and pet insurance for all our team members.
- Time to recharge: Unlimited PTO, 11 paid holidays, and a company-wide week off.
- 401(k): With a 3% company match.
- Stock Options: All full-time employees receive an equity grant that vests over a standard schedule.
- Home office setup: Laptop + $130 monthly stipend for home expenses.