[Hiring] Senior Software Engineer @FranklinCovey

Role Description

Over the past five years, FranklinCovey has rapidly evolved from a traditional training company to a premier edtech leader. In 2018, we transitioned to a digital, subscription-based model through the launch of our All Access Pass. By 2021, our acquisition of Strive, a company trusted by high-growth tech firms like Slack, Airbnb, and Intuit, deepened our commitment to scalable, tech-driven learning. Since then, our Platforms team has accelerated innovation by delivering world-class solutions like the Impact Platform and AI Coach, now localized and enhanced for global learners.

As a Senior Software Engineer, you’ll help us improve how we design, build, and ship software in a world of rapid technical change. You’ll leverage your experience working with AI to modernize our engineering practices while maintaining our high standards for quality, security, and reliability. You’ll also be a hands-on coach and mentor, helping junior engineers become more technically savvy and self-sufficient.

Essential Job Functions

• Build
  • Ship regularly and iteratively, writing testable, readable, and maintainable code.
  • Develop a deep understanding of how data flows through complex systems and work with intricate data models.
  • Use AI-assisted development tools responsibly to improve velocity while maintaining code quality.
  • Design and implement solutions considering scale, security, performance, and privacy.
• Lead
  • Guide other engineers on best practices for safely and effectively integrating AI into their development workflows.
  • Help junior engineers develop the technical skills needed to become tomorrow’s senior engineers.
  • Propose and help implement improvements to our engineering processes, including how to adapt as AI continues to advance.
  • Participate in and lead code reviews, share learnings through presentations or documentation, and mentor others.
• Collaborate
  • Participate early in the product development process by reviewing quantitative and qualitative research about our clients and learners.
  • Collaborate with fellow Engineering Team Members in Design and Operational Reviews to guide technical decision-making and identify performance issues.
  • Partner closely with Product to provide multiple viable technical paths for new features and improvements.
  • Embrace our writing-focused culture: much of our collaboration, planning, and ideation happens in written form.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience as a Software Engineer
• Experience coding in a production Python/Django environment
• Experience with React and TypeScript
• Experience writing SQL queries and designing relational data models
• Experience using agentic development workflows

Preferred Skills & Experience

• Ability to articulate where AI workflows create leverage for a small team and where they create liability
• Exposure to infrastructure-as-code tools like Terraform
• Experience with tiered web application architecture, including backend services, APIs, and frontend integration
• Experience creating performance monitors and dashboards using observability tools such as Datadog
• Experience improving or refactoring complex systems in production without impacting customer experience
• Understand directions and convey complex ideas in English
• Excellent written communication skills
• Passion for leadership development and empowering growth in individuals and teams

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• HSA
• Employee stock purchasing plan
• 401(k)
• PTO
• Holiday pay
• More details available at franklincoveybenefits.com