Product Engineer - Remote Position at Zen Educate

About the Role

Zen Educate is seeking a talented Product Engineer - Remote to join our innovative team. As a Product Engineer, you will play a crucial role in transforming the education staffing industry through engineering excellence. This remote position allows you to work flexibly while contributing to a mission-driven company dedicated to improving the education system.

What You'll Do

• Develop and enhance our online platform that connects schools with qualified educators efficiently.
• Collaborate with a small, dynamic team to solve real-world problems in education staffing.
• Utilize core technologies including Ruby on Rails, React, and React Native to build scalable systems.
• Engage in iterative development with a strong focus on user outcomes and product direction.
• Participate in a distributed team culture that promotes solid communication skills and async collaboration.
• Adapt to changing environments and requirements while continuously learning new technologies.
• Influence team processes and contribute to a supportive and collaborative environment.
• Work closely with cloud services like Heroku and Cloudflare to enhance product functionality.

Requirements

• Experience with Ruby on Rails and JavaScript frameworks.
• Strong problem-solving skills and a product mindset.
• Ability to work effectively in a distributed team environment.
• Excellent communication skills for async collaboration.
• Curiosity and willingness to learn about AI applications in product development.
• Experience in building scalable systems is a plus.
• Passion for education and improving user experiences.

Nice to Have

• Familiarity with cloud services and infrastructure management.
• Experience in agile development methodologies.
• Understanding of user experience design principles.

What We Offer

• Flexible working hours and remote work options.
• Supportive team culture focused on growth and learning.
• Opportunities for career progression based on impact.
• Investment in employee development and onboarding.
• Competitive salary based on local market rates.
• Focus on work-life balance and sustainable work practices.
• Collaborative environment with minimal bureaucracy.
• Regular feedback and support for career growth.
• Engagement in meaningful work that impacts education.
• Opportunities to lead initiatives and shape product direction.