Software Engineer III

Software Engineer III

McGraw Hill Job Description

Overview

Build the Future At McGraw Hill, we are dedicated to delivering digital learning experiences that transform education for learners and educators. Our focus is on creating seamless, impactful products that truly benefit our users while supporting growth and collaboration across teams. We foster a culture that values innovation, teamwork, and a balance between career growth and personal well-being.

How can you make an impact?

The Software Engineer III is a proficient contributor with deep domain knowledge in one or more areas. This role operates with increasing autonomy, solving complex problems and starting to mentor others while influencing system-level decisions. The Software Engineer III writes high-quality code, anticipates edge cases, builds for scale, and independently delivers full features while handling ambiguity with confidence. This is a remote position open to applicants authorized to work for any employer within the United States.

What You'll Do

• Write high-quality code that anticipates edge cases and builds for scale.
• Independently deliver full features, handling ambiguity with confidence.
• Own significant components, driving bug resolution and monitoring strategy.
• Provide clear written feedback through code reviews and explain technical tradeoffs effectively.
• Influence local designs and mentor 1–2 junior engineers.
• Make technical tradeoffs with business context in mind and escalate concerns early.
• Support team members and participate in hiring or onboarding activities

Who You Are:

• Bachelor's degree in related field or equivalent experience preferred.

• 3+ years of applicable experience.

• Solid proficiency in front-end and/or back-end modern web development.

• Demonstrated ability to independently deliver features with minimal guidance.

• Strong problem-solving skills with an ability to anticipate edge cases.

• Good written and verbal communication skills, particularly in code review contexts.

• Ability to work effectively in ambiguous situations and make informed technical decisions.

• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and production deployment practices.

• 2 Preferred:

• Experience with our tech stack: Go, Java, TypeScript, Angular, AWS, Kubernetes, and CI/CD tools like CircleCI.

• Background in education technology or mission-driven industries.

• Familiarity with accessible design principles and practices.

• Why work for us?

• The work you do at McGraw Hill will be work that matters. We are collectively building experiences that will help shape the future of education. Play your part and experience a sense of fulfilment that will inspire you to even greater heights. The pay range for this position is between $97,000 - $145,000 annually. However, base pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and location. An annual bonus plan may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical and/or other benefits, depending on the position offered.

• Follow McGraw Hill: McGraw Hill is an equal opportunity employer. For more information, please click here.