Software Engineer (Blockly)

Software Engineer (Blockly)
Location: Minnesota, and would also consider; Washington, California, Georgia, and Massachusetts
Salary: $115,000 - $120,000  p.a. full-time equivalent, dependent on experience
Basis: Permanent, full-time
Eligibility: You must be eligible to work in the USA

The role

We’re looking for a Software Engineer to join our team. You’ll be working on Blockly, which recently found a new home at the Raspberry Pi Foundation. You will work with our team, our partners, and the open source community to implement new features and improve the library. You’ll need to have good programming and technical skills, an appetite to learn what you don’t know, and a commitment to make a difference for our users. You’ll work within a supportive, collaborative, and agile team of fellow Software Engineers. 

To learn more about the Blockly team, check out our GitHub repository or one of the previous user summits.

We work hard to make sure that the Foundation is a place where everyone is supported to do the best work of their careers. We have a flexible and collaborative approach to all aspects of our work. If you're the right person for the job, we’ll make it work for you, and you can be confident that you’ll be joining an exceptional team of people who care about our mission and each other.

Responsibilities

• Implement features in the Blockly library and plugins, balancing flexibility and backwards compatibility with developer ergonomics
• Work with members of the team and open source contributors to deliver high-quality software with measurable impact
• Provide courteous and helpful technical support to Blockly developers by answering questions, filing bugs, and triaging issues
• Participate in the annual Blockly Summit by speaking about your work and interacting with developers in-person
• Improve the accessibility of the Blockly library by following best practices for accessible web development
• Ensure compatibility across multiple browsers, OSes, and types of hardware, with a focus on end user experience
• Ensure compatibility with web frameworks (e.g. React, Vue, Svelte)

Experience and personal attributes

We recognise that everyone has the potential for growth. We welcome applications from candidates who can demonstrate that they have some, but not necessarily all, of the experience and personal attributes listed here. 

• Demonstrable experience of working as a professional Software Engineer with a focus on web technologies
• Experience with TypeScript and at least one web framework technology such as React, Angular, or similar
• A proactive, pragmatic, and supportive attitude along with being happy to provide and receive constructive feedback
• Interpersonal skills (verbal and written communications), with a collaborative approach to work effectively as part of a cross-disciplinary team
• An interest in education, especially around computer science, block-based programming, and/or accessible computing
• Experience with block-based programming
• Experience with Webpack, or similar build systems

About us

The Raspberry Pi Foundation is an independent nonprofit with a global mission to enable young people to realize their full potential through the power of computer science and digital technologies. In the US we operate through Raspberry Pi Foundation North America which is a registered 501(c)(3) organization.

We empower schools to teach computer science and AI literacy through free curricula, classroom resources, purpose built software tools, and professional development for teachers. We inspire young people to become tech creators through the world's largest networks of coding clubs. We undertake original research that informs our work and which we use to advance the field of computer science education more broadly.

All of our resources and learning experiences are available for anyone to use at no cost. We are particularly focused on creating opportunities for young people who experience educational disadvantage and those who come from backgrounds traditionally underrepresented in technology industries. 

Over the past decade, we have supported hundreds of thousands of educators and tens of millions of students. We have teams in six countries (India, Ireland, Kenya, South Africa, the UK and US) and partnerships with mission-aligned non-profit organisations in over 60 countries. 

We are at the forefront of the global educational movement to expand access to computer science education and AI literacy. You can learn more about our work in our latest Annual Report.

Benefits

In addition to competitive salaries, we offer a range of benefits for all of our colleagues, including:

• Paid time off. In addition to public holidays, full-time employees in the US receive 15 days of paid time off, plus 3 additional days of paid time off for the company-wide closure at the end of each year. 
• Retirement Savings Plan (401)(k). We match 100% of employee contributions up to the first 5%.  
• Private Healthcare. We provide private healthcare (including dental and vision) for you and for your dependents through United Healthcare and Guardian.
• Flexible working. We have clear policies to provide flexibility over when and where you work, helping you balance work responsibilities with the rest of your life.
• Support for parents and carers. We provide generous family leave and flexibility for parents and carers. 
• Group term life insurance & disability insurance. We provide insurance and income protection schemes to provide peace of mind for you and your family. 
• Investing in learning and development. We invest in your growth and development, including through access to learning resources and training, with dedicated time for all employees. 

Timetable for applications
Closing date: Monday 5 January 2026, 9am PST
Phone screen: Week commencing 5 January 2026
First interview: Week commencing 12 January  2026
Second interview: Week commencing 18 January 2026

Our recruitment process

All of our workplaces are inclusive spaces where we want people to feel respected, valued, and able to do their best work. We are committed to building teams that bring together people with a broad range of backgrounds, skills, and perspectives. That starts with our recruitment process. 

Here's what you can expect: 

• As part of your application, you will be asked to respond to a small number of questions that we will use to screen your eligibility for the role. You will also be asked to provide your resume and a short cover letter. 
• Eligible applications will be reviewed by our recruitment team and the hiring manager. 
• A small number of candidates will be invited to a phone call with the hiring manager. The purpose of this call is to check our understanding of your application and to answer any questions you have. 
• We normally have two interviews, at least one of which will take place in-person. Interviews will be with the hiring manager and at least one other colleague. 
• You will usually be asked to undertake a work-based assessment in advance of your interviews. This will be an opportunity for you to show how you would perform some part of the role. You will be given advance notice and clear instructions. 
• If you have any questions about or feel that you need any adjustments to the recruitment process, including adjustments for neurodiversity, please contact our People and Culture team at [email protected].

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Everyone appointed to a role at the Foundation will be required to undergo a background check to confirm that you are a suitable person to work with children. Further background checks will be made at regular intervals thereafter.