Clarity Financial, Inc. hiring Principal Software Engineer • Remote (Work from Home) | Himalayas
Clarity Financial, Inc.CI

Principal Software Engineer

Clarity is a financial aid platform that simplifies the application and awarding process for K-12 private schools and families, aiming to remove enrollment barriers and make education more accessible.

Clarity Financial, Inc.

Employee count: 51-200

What is Clarity?

Our mission at Clarity is to:

  1. Be a trusted guide that helps millions of families to discover, plan for and access the best educational opportunities for their children.
  2. Help schools to adapt and operate like the dynamic businesses they must be in order to survive and best serve the families of the future.
  3. Build a company where people are able to do the best work of their careers and consistently solve complex problems in novel ways that create unique value in the world.

The first step in fulfilling this mission is our transformative financial aid application, which launched in 2022 and has already grown to over 700 private K-12 schools and 100,000 family users. Building on this momentum, we have started building a second product, which will launch in 2024 and are uniquely positioned to solve a variety of problems for both schools and families.

What you'll do at Clarity

  • Lead development for some of our most important projects, from pixels to database.
  • Plan projects collaboratively, communicate progress proactively, and continuously seek ways to create the most value for Clarity’s customers.
  • Build data models, APIs, and services with Django GraphQL.
  • Create intuitive, reusable, and accessible user experiences with React (Typescript).
  • Establish and promote high standards for software quality, testing, and architecture.
  • Manage and monitor the health of Clarity’s systems and infrastructure.
  • Mentor and support your team as a technical leader, enhancing their skills and development.
  • Represent Clarity’s engineering perspective and philosophy both internally and externally.
  • Drive meaningful changes across products, standards, and teams, enhancing overall velocity and impact.
  • Join a group of people that are recognized as some of the top product innovators in the industry.

We’d love to hear from you if…

  • You bring at least 8 years of professional experience, demonstrating deep technical expertise.
  • Positive, team-centric environments fuel your passion and growth.
  • You are eager to work on greenfield projects products.
  • You approach collaboration with low-ego, focusing on collective success and open dialogue.
  • You're motivated by the mission of increasing access to quality education.
  • You aspire to architect experiences used by millions.

Tools we use every day

  • Django (Python)
  • GraphQL
  • Postgres
  • Remix (React, Typescript)
  • Cypress
  • Tailwind
  • Storybook

Benefits

  • Growing company with lots of opportunities to grow with us
  • Fully remote team and work environment
  • Generous PTO
  • Company sponsored get togethers / off sites
  • Stock - every team member has some level of ownership in Clarity
  • Competitive compensation
  • 100% Company sponsored health, medical and dental insurance

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Job type

Full Time

Experience level

Senior

Location requirements

Open to candidates from all countries.

Hiring timezones

Worldwide

About Clarity Financial, Inc.

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At the heart of Clarity's mission is a profound commitment to transforming the often daunting financial aid landscape for K-12 private schools and the families they serve. Born from a clear understanding of the frustrations and complexities inherent in traditional financial aid processes, Clarity was established with the vision to guide, support, and empower. The company's culture is built upon the principle of being a trusted partner, one that helps millions of families discover, plan for, and ultimately access the best educational opportunities for their children. This dedication extends equally to educational institutions, with Clarity striving to help schools adapt and operate as the dynamic, modern entities they need to be to thrive and effectively serve the families of today and tomorrow.

Clarity fosters an environment where innovation and empathy converge. The team, many of whom bring extensive firsthand experience from working within schools, is driven by a collective desire to solve real-world problems. They believe in making financial aid a strategic advantage for schools, rather than an administrative hurdle. This is achieved by creating an experience for families that is refreshingly easy, intuitive, and stress-free, saving them valuable time and reducing anxiety. The 'Clarity Way' is more than just a set of services; it's a philosophy centered on automating cumbersome tasks like IRS tax verification, streamlining review processes, and providing unparalleled support. This approach ensures that both schools and families feel understood and well-cared for, fostering a sense of partnership and trust. The ultimate goal is to build a company where talented individuals can do the most fulfilling work of their careers, consistently solving complex challenges in ways that create unique and lasting value in the world of education.

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