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It might be exactly for you if you've always felt constrained by the boundary between \"engineering\" and \"product\" and you're ready for a role that erases it.The stackDjango / Python backend React / TypeScript frontend AWS PostgreSQL Celery / RedisWe use AI tools (Claude, Cursor) as a standard part of how we plan, build, and document not as an experiment.RequirementsWhat you bringDemonstrated ability to own features end-to-end, from ambiguous problem to productionStrong Python and React proficiency, built through real production workSolid AWS and SQL experience in production environmentsComfortable with async task management and the operational realities of production systemsYou define requirements from a problem statement, you don't wait for a specStrong written communication: specs, release notes, and documentation are part of how you deliverThis role is for engineers based in Austin, Texas, with the ability to work in the office 1-2 days a weekNice to have: Celery, Redis, educational data standards (Ed-Fi, One Roster), or genuine interest in ed-tech, career exploration, or workforce development.About SchooLinksSchooLinks is a venture-backed ed-tech company that helps millions of students navigate what comes after high school college applications, course planning, financial aid, career exploration, and more. 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