Software Engineer
SOFTWARE ENGINEER (FULL-TIME)
ABOUT Nextstep
Nextstep is a full-cycle, AI-driven career-launch platform built for students who want real jobs and real careers. We combine storytelling, AI, and job targeting to help students discover direction, translate their experience into tailored resumes, and get hired faster — without the noise, guesswork, or outdated career advice.
Everything we build is designed for one outcome: getting hired.
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THE ROLE
You’ll help build and scale the core technology behind Nextstep.
This is a hands-on engineering role with real ownership and direct impact on users. You’ll work closely with product, design, and leadership to ship features that directly improve how students discover direction and get hired.
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KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
• Build and Maintain Platform Features
Develop and support features across the application stack.
• Collaborate Cross-Functionally
Work closely with product and design teams to ship high-quality user experiences.
• Improve System Performance
Enhance reliability, scalability, and overall system performance.
• Implement AI-Driven Workflows
Integrate AI-powered tools and workflows into the platform.
• Contribute to Architecture
Participate in architectural decisions as the platform scales.
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WHAT YOU’LL LEARN
• Startup-scale engineering and rapid iteration
• AI-enabled application development
• How production systems evolve from MVP to scale
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TRAINING & ONBOARDING
You won’t be thrown in blind.
• Ongoing training in sales, growth strategy, and startup execution
• Direct mentorship from founders and experienced operators
• Continuous feedback and skill development you can use anywhere
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COMPENSATION
• Full-time salary
• Range dependent on experience
• Eligible for company benefits
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JOB DETAILS
• Must be a current undergraduate or graduate student living in the United States
• No travel required — remote
• Flexible schedule designed to maximize performance
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INTERESTED?
1. Connect with a Nextstep Partner
2. Attend an info session
3. Interview