# Software Engineer at Paper

- Company: Paper
- What the company does: 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.
- Company website: https://paper.co/
- Type: Startups
- Level: Mid level
- Location: Remote (United States)
- Work setup: Remote
- Pay: $127K to $160K base salary per year (USD)
- Posted: 2026-06-02
- Apply by: 2026-10-08
- Apply: https://ats.rippling.com/paper-careers/jobs/6ebf51da-6b7f-44bf-bfab-8a536b4e9c41
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/paper-software-engineer/

## 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)

Tags: Research and Development