Senior Software Engineer (high impact edtech project)

🚀Senior Software Engineer

• Contract: permanent
• Location: Remote (start ASAP)

🌍 About the Project

EQL Edtech is recruiting on behalf of a foundation-backed initiative driving a high‑impact global edtech platform that already reaches millions of learners worldwide, with ambitions to scale to tens of millions by 2030.

The platform is at a pivotal stage: currently desktop-first and feature-light, it needs to evolve into a mobile-native, AI-powered solution that can deliver world-class learning experiences in diverse environments, including low-connectivity regions.

This is a unique opportunity to combine startup pace with global impact, working directly with an expert in the future of work, AI, and entrepreneurship to accelerate usability, scalability, and innovation.

💡 The Role: Senior Software Engineer

We’re seeking a hands-on, startup-minded Senior Software Engineer to lead the next phase of this platform’s evolution.

You’ll be at the forefront of:

• Transforming the platform into a mobile-native experience (iOS & Android)
• Integrating AI-powered features (e.g., tutoring/study mode using ChatGPT)
• Elevating UX, performance, and scalability to meet the needs of millions of learners

🔧 Scope of Work

• React/JavaScript development: usability + performance improvements
• AI-powered feature prototyping (study/tutoring modes)
• Repo & CI/CD management (migrations, PRs, disciplined code review)
• Cross-team coordination: turning technical updates into clear, concise debriefs
• Roadmap alignment: DevOps board management, sandbox vs production deployments
• Optimisation for low-connectivity environments

📅 First 90 Days Deliverables

• 30 days: Local environment setup + first tangible UX improvements
• 60 days: Multiple UX fixes + mobile-native development underway
• 90 days: Stable UX baseline (auth, navigation, performance) + 2–3 AI features shipped, including AI Study Mode

✅ What You’ll Bring

• 5–7+ years of hands-on coding experience
• Deep expertise in React + JavaScript
• Proven experience shipping AI-powered features into production
• Background in fast-paced, high-standard tech cultures (Google, GitHub, Stripe, Cloudflare, Meta, etc.)
• Clear, proactive communication skills and the ability to thrive in lean, agile teams