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Software Engineer

Paper · Remote (United States) · Remote

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About Paper

About Paper Paper is reimagining how schools support students so that every learner can reach their full potential. Our vision is a world where every student receives timely, personalized, and relevant academic support. Backed by SoftBank VF, IVP and Sapphire.

About the role

Reporting to the Director, Engineering, the Software Engineer will take a lead role in developing fullstack applications and guiding technical execution across projects. You will collaborate closely with product managers, UI/UX designers, and both front-end and back-end developers to deliver secure, accessible, high-performance features on time. Given the fast-paced, cross-functional environment, strong leadership, teamwork, and communication skills are essential for success in this role.

What they're looking for

  • Design, develop, and maintain both frontend and backend components of web applications, ensuring seamless integration and performance
  • Build and maintain responsive, accessible user interfaces using modern JavaScript frameworks like Vue or React
  • Convert UI/UX designs and wireframes into clean, reusable, and maintainable code
  • Optimize front-end performance and implement robust testing (unit, integration, end-to-end) with tools like Vitest, Jest, or Cypress
  • Collaborate with product managers, designers, and other stakeholders to define project requirements and deliver scalable solutions
  • Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical problems across the stack (application, database, integrations, infrastructure)
More about this role

About the role

Reporting to the Director, Engineering, the Software Engineer will take a lead role in developing fullstack applications and guiding technical execution across projects. You will collaborate closely with product managers, UI/UX designers, and both front-end and back-end developers to deliver secure, accessible, high-performance features on time. Given the fast-paced, cross-functional environment, strong leadership, teamwork, and communication skills are essential for success in this role.

What you'll do

  • Design, develop, and maintain both frontend and backend components of web applications, ensuring seamless integration and performance.
  • Build and maintain responsive, accessible user interfaces using modern JavaScript frameworks like Vue or React.
  • Convert UI/UX designs and wireframes into clean, reusable, and maintainable code.
  • Optimize front-end performance and implement robust testing (unit, integration, end-to-end) with tools like Vitest, Jest, or Cypress
  • Collaborate with product managers, designers, and other stakeholders to define project requirements and deliver scalable solutions.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical problems across the stack...

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