Newsela

Contractor: Senior Software Engineer

Remote - Argentina; Brazil; Chile; Colombia; Costa Rica Full-time Remote
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Job Description

<p><strong>Why you’ll love this role:</strong></p>

<ul>

<li>Deliver high-quality work on time, leveraging AI tools to accelerate velocity without sacrificing craft.</li>

<li>Own feature delivery end-to-end, from scoping and design input through implementation and release, with minimal oversight.</li>

<li>Craft well-tested software that meets a high bar for quality, using AI-assisted development practices where they add value and exercising judgment where they don't.</li>

<li>Build and validate AI-integrated features with sound engineering judgment, applying appropriate evaluation practices to LLM-powered and AI-assisted functionality.</li>

<li>Partner closely with Engineering, Product Management, and Product Design to refine ambiguous work into clearly defined, valuable deliverables.</li>

<li>Maintain reliable systems by applying best practices for observability, quality, and incident response, and actively use AI tooling to detect, diagnose, and resolve issues faster.</li>

<li>Support production releases, ensuring your team's systems are deployment-ready and stable post-release.</li>

</ul>

<p><strong>Additional Role Details: </strong></p>

<ul>

<li>This contract position is paid a monthly rate (USD). </li>

<li>This person must be located in one of the following countries: Argentina; Brazil; Chile; Colombia; Costa Rica.</li>

<li>Please note that given the nature of the position, this role will not be eligible to participate in company-sponsored benefits.</li>

<li>The contract is estimated to last 12 months with the potential for extension, though an extension is not guaranteed.</li>

</ul>

<p><em>All offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check as part of our pre-employment process.  </em></p>

<p><strong>Why you’ll love working at Newsela:</strong></p>

<ul>

<li><strong>Work From Home: </strong>We are a fully remote company!</li>

<li><strong>Make A Difference: </strong>No matter your role or department, the work you do each day helps share the future of education and improves the lives of students and teachers!</li>

</ul>

<h3><strong>About Newsela:</strong></h3>

<p>Newsela is a leading education technology company dedicated to meaningful classroom learning for every student. We deliver integrated, AI-powered solutions designed to unlock student engagement, empower teachers, and drive meaningful learning outcomes. Our suite of products supports knowledge and skill development, writing practice, daily instruction, assessment, and data-informed decision-making across K–12 classrooms. Grounded in learning science research, Newsela’s solutions integrate content, assessment, and analytics to help educators track progress, understand student outcomes, and deliver high-impact instruction that supports every learner.</p>

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Contractor: Senior Software Engineer role at Newsela involve?

The Contractor: Senior Software Engineer position at Newsela in Remote - Argentina; Brazil; Chile; Colombia; Costa Rica is a full-time role. <p><strong>Why you’ll love this role:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Deliver high-quality work on time, leveraging AI tools to accelerate velocity without sacrificing craft.</li> <li>Own feature delivery end-to-end, from scoping and design input through implementation and release, with minimal oversight.</li> <li>Craft well-tested software that meets a high bar for quality, using AI-assisted development practices where they add value and exercising judgment where they don&39;t.</li> <li>Build and validate AI-integrated features with sound engineering judgment, applying appropriate evaluation practices to LLM-powered and AI-assisted functionality.

What skills are required for Contractor: Senior Software Engineer at Newsela?

Key skills for this role include: LLM.

What is the salary for Contractor: Senior Software Engineer at Newsela?

The salary for this position is not publicly listed. You can negotiate during the interview process. Check Glassdoor or Levels.fyi for estimates.

Is the Contractor: Senior Software Engineer position at Newsela remote or on-site?

This position is Remote. You can work from anywhere, subject to the employer's remote work policy.

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About This Role

Contractor: Senior Software Engineer at Newsela is a full-time engineering position in Remote - Argentina; Brazil; Chile; Colombia; Costa Rica. Key skills include LLM. Education: Master's Degree preferred. Experience: 5+ years.

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