Employer College Board
Type Full Time
Arrangement Remote
Salary $137,000 - $148,000
Seniority Senior
Sector Higher education
Technical Engineering
Posted 6 Feb 2026
Deadline 7 May 2026
Platform and Products Architecture and Infrastructure

Senior-level full-stack engineering role focused on building scalable backend systems and frontend features for College Board’s BigFuture higher education platform.

Role Overview

College Board is seeking an Engineer IV to contribute across the full stack with a primary focus on backend systems while supporting frontend development for BigFuture higher education products. This is a full-time, fully remote role within the United States, with optional hybrid work near select offices.

Key Responsibilities

  • Design and build scalable backend services, APIs, and data integrations using cloud-native and serverless patterns.
  • Contribute to frontend development using React and Next.js to deliver accessible, high-quality user experiences.
  • Collaborate with product, design, and architecture partners to translate requirements into technical solutions.
  • Champion Agile, CI/CD, DevOps, security, testing, and documentation best practices.
  • Mentor teammates and participate in design and code reviews.

Requirements

  • 4–6 years of production software engineering experience.
  • Deep expertise in Node.js, TypeScript, distributed systems, API development, and AWS serverless technologies.
  • Proficiency with modern frontend frameworks including React and Next.js.
  • Strong problem-solving and communication skills.
  • Authorization to work in the United States.

Additional Information

Application review will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Occasional travel (3–5 times per year) to NYC or Reston, VA may be required.