Senior Software Engineer (Mastery Connect)
Budapest
R&D – Engineering /
Full-time /
Hybrid
At Instructure, we believe in the power of people to grow and succeed throughout their lives. Our goal is to amplify that power by creating intuitive products that simplify learning and personal development, facilitate meaningful relationships, and inspire people to go further in their education and careers. We do this by giving smart, creative, passionate people opportunities to create something awesome. And that's where you come in:
At Instructure, we are building the world’s best ecosystem for teaching and learning. Millions of students and teachers use our products around the world, and we’re always finding ways to innovate and improve their experience.
Instructure is seeking a highly skilled and motivated software engineer to join our team dedicated to the innovation and advancement of our assessment solution. As a member of this team, you will be entrusted with the end-to-end ownership of the service lifecycle, from initial design and development to maintenance and scaling of all underlying components.
We put emphasis on the modernization of our systems, ensuring they remain at the forefront of technology and are positioned to effectively address the evolving needs and challenges of the future.
This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to a critical product area that impacts educators and learners worldwide.
You will collaborate closely with a talented group of engineers, product managers, and designers in an agile environment. Your responsibilities will extend beyond development to include active participation in architectural discussions, code reviews, and the implementation of best practices to ensure the maintainability, performance, and security.
What you will be doing:
- Work on Instructure’s assessment management systems used by millions of students worldwide.
- Demonstrate independence in mastering new technical domains and apply extensive knowledge to innovate and streamline team efforts.
- Enhance team velocity and productivity by automating tasks, resolving bottlenecks, and improving cross-functional processes.
- Design compliant systems (a11y, i18n, secure, etc.). Manage technical ambiguities, and ensure reliable project delivery.
- Show deep commitment to the team's and organization's success, strategically aligning work with goals and managing risks.
- Inspire the team with forward-looking visions, drive innovation, and support team development towards organizational growth.
- Leverage agile methodologies, engage effectively with stakeholders, make data-driven decisions, and foster a culture of continuous improvement.
- Prioritize user needs through flexible technical decisions, thorough documentation, and risk mitigation.
- Engage with DevOps practices and cloud environments, specifically AWS, to build and deploy solutions.
- Mentor and teach other engineers, encouraging best practices and encouraging code reuse.
What you will need to know/have:
- 6+ years experience in software engineering, with a strong foundation in coding and system design.
- Experience in software development, including familiarity with frontend, backend, databases, and REST APIs. Ruby experience is a plus, but openness to learn other languages is a must.
- Cloud expertise: We are one of the biggest AWS customers, everything is Dockerized, running in the cloud.
- Ability to tackle complex problems, think critically, and devise effective solutions in a dynamic environment.
- Eagerness to learn new technologies, adapt to changing environments, and continuously improve personal and team capabilities.
- Practical experience in improving operational efficiency, automating workflows, and implementing scalable, and measurable solutions.
- Capability to align technical strategies with business goals, anticipate future challenges, and make informed decisions.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to articulate ideas clearly and foster healthy team dynamics.
- A passion for innovation, staying ahead of technology trends, and applying creative solutions to enhance products and processes.
It would be a bonus if you also had:
- Experience with multiple programming languages and the ability to quickly move between multiple technology stacks, specifically with Ruby, Ruby on Rails, and React.
- Deep understanding of AWS and its services, including design, deployment, and management of applications and infrastructure. Practical experience with ECS, S3, RDS, Lambda, IAM, VPC. Familiarity with AWS monitoring, logging, security, and high availability best practices.
- Curiosity and willingness to utilize AI tools, such as Copilot, to enhance and speed up iterating on code.
- Experience with large-scale, distributed systems design and development with an understanding of scaling, performance, and scheduling.
- Experience with educational technology.
Get in on All the Awesomeness at Instructure:
- We offer competitive, meaningful benefits in every country where we operate. While they vary by location, here's a general idea of what you can expect:
- Competitive compensation and participation in Instructure’s equity program
- Flexible schedules and a remote-friendly culture, with hybrid or onsite work based on business needs
- Annual “Dim the Lights” company-wide shutdown from December 26 to December 31
- Comprehensive wellness programs and mental health support
- Annual learning and development stipends to support your growth
- We provide the technology and tools you need to do your best work—typically a Mac, with PC options available in some locations
- A culture rooted in inclusivity, support, and meaningful connection
Ft1 500 000 - Ft2 000 000 a month
This range reflects our target hiring range, with flexibility based on experience, skills, and market factors.
We believe in hiring great people and treating them right. The more diverse we are, the better our ideas and outcomes.
Instructure is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We comply with applicable employment and anti-discrimination laws in every country where we operate.
All employees must pass a background check as part of the hiring process. To help protect our teams and systems, we’ve implemented identity verification measures. Candidates may be asked to verify their legal name, current physical location, and provide a valid contact number and residential address, in accordance with local data privacy laws.
Any attempt to misrepresent personal or professional information will result in disqualification.
