Stepful

Staff Software Engineer

Stepful3 months ago
Location

New York City

Type

Full Time

Salary

USD 188,000 – 238,000

Level

Staff

Role

Staff Software Engineer

Posted

Dec 9, 2025

Full TimeStaff

The role

Summary

Stepful is seeking a highly skilled Staff Software Engineer to drive innovative technology solutions in their mission to transform healthcare education. The ideal candidate will develop cutting-edge learning platforms, leverage generative AI, and build robust systems that empower healthcare career training and student success.

What you'll do

Learning Management System Development: Design and iterate on an advanced Learning Management System with focus on user experience, adaptive learning, and engagement mechanisms
Career Services Technology: Develop innovative AI-powered platforms to support job-seeking processes, including resume generation and interview training tools
Internal Platform Engineering: Create and maintain technology platforms for instructors, teaching assistants, coaches, and operational staff to optimize student success
Content Management Systems: Build scalable technology solutions for generating and maintaining educational content that can rapidly adapt to evolving learning needs
Data Pipeline Management: Develop robust data infrastructure to enable data-driven decision-making across business, learning, and operational teams

What we look for

Technical

Full-Stack DevelopmentComprehensive full-stack engineering experience with ability to operate across entire development lifecycle
Technology Stack ProficiencyDeep expertise in React, TypeScript, Ruby on Rails, and PostgreSQL
AI and Generative TechnologiesExperience with generative AI technologies and their application in educational and career development contexts

Education

Advanced DegreeBachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related technical field preferred

Experience

Professional ExperienceMinimum 10 years of full-stack engineering experience
Startup ExperiencePreferred experience in direct-to-consumer startups, especially in EdTech or Healthcare sectors

Skills

Required skills

ReactProficient in building complex, responsive web applications
TypeScriptStrong typing and advanced JavaScript development skills
Ruby on RailsExperienced in backend development using Ruby on Rails framework
PostgreSQLAdvanced database design and management skills

Nice to have

Generative AIExperience with AI technologies for educational and career development applications
EdTech Platform DevelopmentBackground in building scalable learning management systems

Compensation & benefits

Salary

USD 188,000 – 238,000 (annual)

Stock options

Available

Benefits

Equity Package

Incentive stock options (ISOs) as part of total compensation

Mission-Driven Culture

Opportunity to make significant impact in healthcare education and workforce development

Learning Environment

Fast-paced startup culture with continuous learning and professional growth opportunities

Interview process

  1. 1
    Initial Screening — Resume review and preliminary candidate assessment
  2. 2
    Technical Phone Screen — In-depth discussion of technical skills and background
  3. 3
    Technical Interview — Comprehensive coding challenge and system design evaluation
  4. 4
    Onsite or Virtual Interviews — Multiple rounds with engineering team members, including technical and cultural fit assessments
  5. 5
    Final Interview — Meeting with senior leadership to discuss role alignment and company vision
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Stepful is an online career training platform focused on rapidly upskilling individuals for in-demand healthcare roles. The company offers affordable, fast-paced programs designed to help students earn certifications and secure employment in professions such as Medical Assistant and Phlebotomy Technician. Its mission is to empower individuals from underserved communities to access high-growth healthcare careers, thereby addressing workforce shortages in the healthcare sector. Stepful operates within the online education and healthcare workforce development market, connecting trained professionals with employers.

New York, USAFounded 2021stepful.com

Tech Stack

Languages
TypeScriptRuby
Frameworks
ReactRuby on Rails
Databases
PostgreSQL
Tools
Generative AI
Other
Learning Management Systems
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