Sr. Software Engineer

Location: United States

Department: Classroom, Classroom - Engineering

Workplace: remote

Employment Type: full

Description

As a Sr. Software Engineer (.NET), you will design, build, and operate the software services that power our Data Manager platform, helping educators uncover the unique strengths and needs of every learner through reliable, research-backed assessment tools. Your work will directly support Riverside’s mission to grow the potential in every student by ensuring our applications are scalable, observable, and built for long-term impact.

In this role, you will contribute key technical leadership within the engineering organization for group assessment, drive high-quality service delivery, and mentor engineers across teams. You will collaborate closely with product partners to shape solutions from concept to production and ensure our systems meet both functional and non-functional expectations.

Responsibilities

• Analyze, estimate, design, and implement application functionality in collaboration with engineering and product leaders
• Build observable, scalable applications and services and support their operation in production
• Coach and mentor teammates and partner with cross-functional colleagues
• Ensure high code quality using best practices including unit and integration testing
• Partner with product management to evaluate tradeoffs, propose solutions, and gather early feedback
• Support modernization of legacy applications to interoperate with cloud-based, testable service boundaries
• Participate in incident response and root-cause analysis to improve system reliability and prevent recurrence
• Provide technical guidance and code review leadership across teams to ensure consistent engineering standards and architectural practices
• Ensure systems meet security, privacy, and compliance standards appropriate for educational assessment platforms

Requirements

Must-Have Qualifications

• Mastery in .NET Full Framework C# MVC applications and experience modernizing legacy applications for cloud environments
• Experience developing native AWS applications and services using serverless, distributed, event-driven, or cost-effective scalable techniques
• Experience with SQL Server and/or Oracle
• Experience with Python and/or Node.js/Typescript a plus
• DevOps mindset with focus on observability, scalability, and high-quality service design
• Strong time management skills with the ability to balance multiple tasks and priorities
• Clear and effective communication skills with ability to set expectations and give direct feedback
• Experience implementing monitoring, logging, and observability solutions to support production systems

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience leading engineering teams of varying sizes and configurations
• Experience supporting production systems using modern monitoring and reliability tools
• Experience modernizing large monolithic applications or legacy enterprise systems

Physical Requirements

• Remote
• Travel 1–2 times per year for off-site team meetings or conferences
• May require stationary positions (sitting or standing) for extended periods

Disclaimer

The above statements describe the general nature and level of the work performed by people assigned to this work. This list does not cover all possible duties, tasks, or responsibilities. Riverside Insights may amend or change responsibilities to meet the needs of the business and organization as necessary.

Benefits

Why Join Our Team?

At Riverside Insights, achieving real results for students and educators is more than talk, it is what we do. As we grow, so will you, offering the chance to expand your skills on an ambitious, solution-focused team. Join us in making great work possible, where your well-being and dedication to making an impact go hand in hand. If you are ready for an ambitious, collaborative environment, Riverside is the place for you.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision plans
• Company paid basic life and AD and D insurance
• Company paid long-term disability
• Paid Parental Leave
• Supplemental life insurance options
• Company paid Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Retirement plan with discretionary company matching
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Health Savings Account (HSA) options
• Premium subscription to Calm for employee and dependents
• 33 days of company paid time off (PTO, Holidays, Wellness Days)
• Flexible work arrangements
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Company orientation and 30, 60, 90 Day Onboarding

Compensation

A reasonable estimate of the range for this position is $155,000 - $165,000 USD plus applicable bonus. This compensation range is specific to the United States, and it incorporates many factors including but not limited to an applicant's skills and prior relevant experience and training; licensures, degrees, and certifications; internal pay ranges; and market data or range parameters.

Riverside Insights is an Equal-opportunity Employer

Riverside Insights provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Riverside Insights is committed to growing a diverse workforce where all employees feel valued, respected, and supported. We believe that diverse perspectives drive better outcomes for the students and educators we serve.