Location: Seattle, WA - On-Site   |   Full-Time   |   $130,000 - $160,000
Ruby Rails JavaScript SQL Postgres Higher Education Web Development Full Stack Engineer Back End Engineer

About Scholarly: Scholarly is building the HR operating system for higher education. We’ve built a software platform that enables our customers to make data-driven decisions and to automate essential processes like performance reviews, tenure processes, leave workflows, and more. We are a venture-backed seed stage company of experienced, motivated, and collaborative folks. We are backed by leading investors in the industry and working with some of the best universities in the US. Our mission is to transform how higher education institutions manage their operations through technology, creating a more efficient, data-driven, and scalable future for academic administration.

About The Role: We are seeking a junior-to-mid-level software engineer to join our engineering team. This is a unique opportunity to have a major impact on the company’s success and the team culture. As a Software Engineer at Scholarly, you will work closely with the engineering team to help onboard new customers and build functionality required for their success. You will be involved in designing and implementing features that address the specific needs of higher education institutions, ensuring our platform remains both innovative and practical.

Responsibilities:

  • Design, develop, and maintain scalable web applications using Ruby on Rails and JavaScript
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define, build, and iterate on product features
  • Write clean, efficient, and well-documented code following best practices
  • Participate in code reviews, debugging, and troubleshooting
  • Work closely with product managers and designers to translate requirements into technical solutions
  • Contribute to improving our development processes and infrastructure
  • Engage with customers to understand their needs and provide technical support

Requirements:

  • 5+ years of professional software engineering experience
  • Proficiency in Ruby and Rails development
  • Solid understanding of relational databases (MySQL/Postgres) and SQL
  • Experience with JavaScript and modern front-end technologies
  • Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
  • Excellent communication and collaboration abilities
  • Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced startup environment
  • US citizenship or permanent residency (visa sponsorship not available)

Nice-to-Haves:

  • Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure)
  • Familiarity with testing frameworks and CI/CD pipelines
  • Knowledge of higher education systems and processes
  • Experience with data visualization tools
  • Understanding of RESTful API design

Compensation and Benefits:

  • Competitive salary ranging from $130,000 to $160,000 based on experience
  • Generous equity package
  • Comprehensive health, vision, and dental benefits with 100% premium coverage
  • $3,000 annual equipment budget
  • 401(k) matching
  • Unlimited PTO
  • Remote-friendly work environment with primarily on-site requirements in Seattle

Location: Seattle, WA - On-site position

How to Apply: Interested candidates should apply through the provided link. We’re looking for passionate engineers who want to make an impact in the higher education technology space. If this opportunity excites you, please apply today and become part of Scholarly’s journey to revolutionize educational technology!

Post Date: July 9, 2025