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Junior Software Engineer

CommonLit

CommonLit

Software Engineering
Remote
USD 85k-100k / year
Posted on Nov 13, 2025
CommonLit is a nonprofit education technology organization dedicated to ensuring that all students, especially students in Title I schools, graduate with the reading, writing, communication, and problem-solving skills they need to be successful in college and beyond. We envision a world where all students get the opportunity to have a world class education. We operate an online reading program for grades 3-12, www.CommonLit.org, that is used by teachers in over 90,000 American schools.
The Opportunity
CommonLit’s engineering team works in a collaborative, high-trust environment where we ship great software to power CommonLit's curriculum and to assist teachers in fostering and assessing their students' growth. The Junior Software Engineer contributes to projects with their own code and thinking, reviews the work of their teammates, and advances CommonLit's mission.
For compliance reasons, applicants must reside in the United States of America.
Apply by: November 26 at 5 pm ET

Responsibilities

  • Writing high-quality Ruby and React code and tests for our Ruby on Rails application
  • Working with our product and design teams to build the best solutions for our users
  • Reviewing your teammates' work in our code review workflow
  • Taking your turn in our extended business-hours on-call rotation (we have an off-hours and weekends on-call rotation that is voluntary and paid)
  • Deploying and operating our Rails application in production

Qualifications

  • 0-2+ years of web development experience
  • Familiarity with Ruby on Rails through either prior experience, bootcamp, or a personal project
  • Familiarity with JavaScript, preferably with some kind of front-end framework (React, Vue, etc.)
  • Ability to work comfortably in SQL (we use PostgreSQL)
  • Strong written and communication skills
  • Committed to improving equity of opportunity for students in underserved communities

Physical and Additional Requirements

  • This role involves prolonged periods in a stationary position at a desk and working on a computer
  • The person in this role must reside in the United States
Salary and Benefits
Salary: $85,000 - $100,000
At CommonLit, we are committed to fostering a supportive and inclusive company culture that values work-life balance and adapts to life’s changes. We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support our employees’ health, well-being, and financial security:
-Health, dental, and vision insurance
-HSA and FSA Plans, including Medical FSA, Limited FSA, and Dependent Care FSA options
-Company-sponsored basic life insurance, with additional options for supplemental life insurance
-Legal insurance
-401(k) retirement plan with a 4% safe harbor employer match
-Access to exclusive discounts, including pet insurance, hotel booking discounts, and more
-Remote work support, including a home office set-up stipend
Generous time off, including:
-16 paid holidays annually
-Paid time off accruals and sick leave
-Paid family leave, including caregiver leave, medical leave, and 12 weeks of paid parental leave
-2 floating holidays
-Volunteer and school visitation leave
-Jury duty leave
-Bereavement and compassionate leave
-Flexible work options
As a remote-first organization, CommonLit has team members in nearly 30 states and Washington, D.C. We strive to create a collaborative and engaging workplace through various connection opportunities:
-Monthly remote activities, such as dumpling-making, yoga, and virtual escape rooms
-Monthly "CoffeeLit" sessions for connecting with colleagues
-Learning and development opportunities for teams and individuals
Apply by: November 26 at 5 pm ET
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