Senior Software Engineer

PowerSchool is a global leader in cloud-based K-12 software supporting the education ecosystem. The Senior Software Engineer will build and improve scalable, reliable, and high-quality software solutions across the full software development lifecycle, use AI-enabled development tools responsibly, collaborate cross-functionally, and mentor less experienced engineers.

Responsibilities:

• Design, build, test, deploy, and maintain software applications and services using modern programming languages such as TypeScript, Java, C#, Python, or other relevant technologies
• Own the delivery of complex features, services, or components with a high degree of independence, making sound technical decisions within established architectural patterns and team standards
• Collaborate with product managers, designers, and fellow engineers to translate business and user needs into technical solutions, balancing functionality, scalability, performance, and maintainability
• Contribute to system and solution design, offering input on architecture, technical tradeoffs, and implementation approaches for new features and enhancements
• Use AI-assisted development tools for coding, debugging, documentation, testing, and analysis to improve productivity, code consistency, and development quality
• Participate actively in code reviews, providing constructive feedback and ensuring adherence to coding standards, quality expectations, and secure development practices
• Troubleshoot and resolve software defects, performance issues, and reliability concerns in both new and existing systems
• Contribute across all phases of the software development lifecycle (SDLC), from requirements and design through implementation, testing, release, and support
• Support quality assurance efforts by creating and maintaining unit tests, integration tests, and other validation approaches, including AI-augmented testing techniques where appropriate
• Apply current software design principles, patterns, algorithms, and data structures to build maintainable and efficient solutions
• Partner with team members to improve development workflows, automation, observability, and engineering efficiency
• Explore emerging technologies, including AI and machine learning capabilities, and recommend practical applications that improve the product, platform, or development process
• Mentor junior engineers through technical guidance, code review feedback, and modeling strong engineering practices
• Contribute to a culture of continuous improvement, responsible AI usage, collaboration, and technical excellence

Requirements:

• Minimum of 5+ years of relevant and related work experience
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering or equivalent, or equivalent years of relevant work experience
• Travel occasionally, up to 5-10%, for key moments such as team summits, training, conferences, etc., with increased frequency during peak periods based on business demands
• This position is subject to company on call policies which constitutes working hours outside of the normal workday as needed
• Additional experience may be substitute for an advanced Degree
• Proficiency in at least one or more programming languages such as TypeScript, Java, C#, Python, or other relevant tech stacks
• Experience delivering production-grade software and independently owning significant features or technical components
• Demonstrated ability to work on problems of diverse scope, analyze technical issues, and apply sound judgment to identify effective solutions
• Experience using AI-assisted development tools (for example, coding, testing, debugging, documentation, or analysis) to improve productivity and software quality
• Ability to apply AI tools responsibly with consideration for security, privacy, reliability, maintainability, and appropriate human oversight
• Experience working within modern software development practices, including version control, CI/CD pipelines, code reviews, and Agile or Kanban methodologies
• Strong understanding of software design principles, design patterns, algorithms, and data structures
• Familiarity with SQL and database concepts; hands-on database experience preferred
• Familiarity with OWASP threats and mitigation techniques and secure coding practices
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills
• Effective written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to collaborate across technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment with limited day-to-day supervision
• hands-on database experience preferred