Engineer ICollege Board- Technology Location: This is a remote role. Candidates who live near CB offices have the option of being fully remote or hybrid (Tuesday and Wednesday in office). All CB employees are required to occasionally travel to meet in person for business purposes
Role Type: This is a full-time position
About the Opportunity The Engineer I will be responsible for building software products and data pipelines, using an array of diverse technologies. This will include writing, testing, and documenting code according to College Board Technology standards and practices. The Engineer I will participate in software design for features and bug fixes under supervision.
In this role, you will:
Develop and Implement (60%) - Develop the application logic using well-architected, scalable design patterns
- Use ReactJS for fast, efficient, responsive frontend development
- Use the latest JavaScript (ES2015+), TypeScript, and Node.JS features for cutting-edge development stack
- Use features of Amazon Web Services (AWS) to build and scale a "serverless" infrastructure that is purpose-built, efficient, and cost-effective for the application needs
Analyze (20%) - Review requirements and provide crucial feedback for the design and implementation of features
Support (20%) - Troubleshoot and resolve application access issues, email communications, and application features
About You You will have
- A Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or MIS or equivalent training and experience
- 1-2 years of software development experience with the College Board technology stack
- Ability and enthusiasm to learn new technologies as required good communicator with practical decision-making skills, a believer in good comments and documentation.
- Experience in hands-on development of software applications for the Web in a professional environment.
All roles at College Board require: - A passion for expanding educational and career opportunities and mission-driven work
- Curiosity and enthusiasm for emerging technologies, with a willingness to experiment with and adopt new AI-driven solutions and comfort with learning and applying new digital tools independently and proactively.
- Clear and concise communication skills, written and verbal
- A learner's mindset and a commitment to growth: welcoming diverse perspectives, giving and receiving timely, respectful feedback, and continuously improving through iterative learning and user input.
- A drive for impact and excellence: solving complex problems, making data-informed decisions, prioritizing what matters most, and continuously improving through learning, user input, and external benchmarking.
- A collaborative and empathetic approach: working across differences, fostering trust, and contributing to a culture of shared success
- Authorization to work in the United States
About Our Process - Application review will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. This role is expected to accept applications for a minimum of 5 business days.
- While the hiring process may vary, it generally includes: resume and application submission, recruiter phone/video screen, hiring manager interview, performance exercise such as live coding, a panel interview, a conversation with leadership and reference checks.
What We Offer - At College Board, we offer more than a paycheck- we provide a meaningful career, a supportive team, and a comprehensive package designed to help you thrive. We're a self-sustaining nonprofit that believes in fair and competitive compensation grounded in your qualifications, experience, impact, and the market.
A Thoughtful Approach to Compensation - The hiring range for this role is $106,000-$109,000.
- Your exact salary will depend on your location, experience, and how your background compares to others in similar roles at the College Board.
- We aim to make our best offer upfront, rooted in fairness, transparency, and market data.
- We adjust salaries by location to ensure fairness, no matter where you live.
- You'll have open, transparent conversations about compensation, benefits, and what it's like to work at College Board throughout your hiring process. Check out our careers page for more.
