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Join SEI as a Software Engineer to design and deliver AI-enabled software solutions that enhance teaching and learning experiences. This role involves developing reliable software systems and collaborating with diverse teams to drive innovation within the organization.

Responsibilities: Design, develop, and maintain high-quality software applications; translate business requirements into technical solutions; write clean code; and troubleshoot production issues.

Skills: Proficiency in at least one major programming language, solid understanding of data structures and algorithms, and experience with web services and cloud platforms are required.

Qualifications: A Bachelor’s in computer science or related field and at least 5 years of professional software engineering experience is preferred.

Location: This position is located in the United States of America.

Compensation: $92700 - $139100 / Annually

As a member of the Transformation Office at SEI, the Software Engineer plays a critical role in advancing innovative, enterprise-focused teaching and learning solutions through the design and delivery of AI-enabled software systems. This role applies generative AI and automation to improve scalability, efficiency, and speed to value across the organization. The Software Engineer is responsible for building reliable, maintainable solutions by exercising sound architectural judgment, disciplined engineering practices, and rigorous code quality standards. Working in close partnership with academic, product, and technology stakeholders, this role helps translate transformational ideas into practical, future-ready platforms that support SEI’s strategic priorities.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

Design, develop, test, and maintain high-quality software applications and services.

Translate business and product requirements into well-structured technical solutions.

Write clean, efficient, and maintainable code following best practices.

Collaborate with product managers, designers, and other engineers to deliver features end-to-end.

Participate in code reviews, contributing constructive feedback and learning from peers.

Troubleshoot, debug, and resolve production issues, ensuring system stability.

Contribute to discussions on architecture and technical direction with guidance from senior engineers.

Continuously learn and adopt new tools, frameworks, and technologies.

Job Skills:

 Proficiency in at least one major programming language (e.g., Java, Python, C#, JavaScript/TypeScript, Swift, Kotlin).

Strong grasp of core computer science concepts such as data structures, algorithms, and object-oriented programming.

Experience with web services and APIs (REST, GraphQL), and relational or NoSQL databases.

Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP) and CI/CD pipelines.

Strong collaboration and communication skills; comfortable working in cross-functional teams.

Curiosity and willingness to grow into system design, scalability, and mentoring responsibilities.

Work Experience:

At least 5 years in professional software engineering experience.

Education:

Bachelor’s in computer science, or any adjacent fields.

Other:

Must be able to travel occasionally should a business need arise. For most roles travel would not be common. Travel may involve plane, car or metro. In accordance with ADA policies, reasonable accommodations regarding travel limitations can be provided. Travel will be more common for roles such as Account Executives (25 - 50%), senior leaders (10 – 20%) or Capella Core Faculty (5 – 10%). 

Ability to work onsite in Corporate or Campus location (in a typical office environment) may be required based on role. If so, this would include being mobile within the office, including movement from floor-to-floor using elevators or stairs.

If offsite or hybrid role, must have access to work in setting which enables meeting all requirements of the role (including privacy, reliable internet access, phone, ability to video conference, etc.) at a remote location.

Faculty and Federal Work Study roles require access to work in setting which enables meeting all requirements of the role (including computer, privacy, reliable internet access, phone, ability to video conference, etc.) at a remote location.

This role may require lifting, however reasonable accommodations will be provided in accordance with our ADA policies.

Must be able to meet critical thinking and problem solving aspects aligned to job duties, as well as effectively communicating with co-workers.

Must be able to work more than 40 hours per week when business needs warrant. Accommodations related to schedule may be considered. 

Able to access information using a computer.

Other essential functions and marginal job functions are subject to modification.

SEI offers a comprehensive package of benefits to employees scheduled 30 hours or more per week. In addition to medical, dental, vision, life and disability plans, SEI employees may take advantage of well-being incentives, parental leave, paid time off, certain paid holidays, tax saving accounts (FSA, HSA), 401(k) retirement benefit, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, tuition assistance as well as entertainment and retail discounts. Non-exempt employees are eligible for overtime pay, if applicable.

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SEI is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive and collaborative culture where individuals can grow their careers and contribute fully. We strive to attract talent with broad experiences, skills and perspectives. We welcome applications from all. While it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top end of the pay range at SEI, we offer a competitive salary. The actual base pay offered to the successful candidate may vary depending on multiple factors including, but not limited to, job-related knowledge/skills, experience, business needs, geographical location, and internal pay equity. Our Talent Acquisition Team is ready to discuss your interest in joining SEI. The expected salary range for this position is below.

$92,700.00 - $139,100.00 - Salary

If you require reasonable accommodations to complete our application process, please contact our Human Resources Department at [email protected].