The College Board
The College Board

Senior Full-Stack Engineer

June 30, 2025
Full-time
$150,000.00/yr - $163,000.00/yr
Remote · United States
Mid-Senior level
Full-stack Developer
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College Board – Technology

Location: This is a fully remote position

About The Team

The Digital Assessment team is committed to making higher education accessible to every student through innovative technology, building cutting edge applications to deliver College Board’s suite of assessments. We are constantly seeking and experimenting with new technology, using cutting edge tools to deliver world class exam experiences to students across the planet. We regularly collaborate, keeping it light, while pitching and sharing our ideas to help define the future of our applications. We work closely with product owners, architects, user experience, testing centers, students and external partners to serve our mission.

About The Opportunity

As a Senior Engineer on the Digital Assessment team, you are a leader, collaborator, and innovator. You have a strong interest in understanding and improving products for our students. You relish the opportunity to bring your ideas and your love of coding to support, enhance and define the future of these applications that will be used by millions of students around the globe. You are not shy about taking on new work you may not have done before while eagerly contributing to all phases of software engineering including requirements definition and analysis, application design, coding, coaching, testing, deploying, and support.

About You

You have:

  • 7+ years of professional software development experience
  • Strong analytical thinking and structured problem-solving skills using data to inform decisions and actions
  • Experience working in an Agile / Scrum / Mob development environment with an ethos of continuous improvement and interest in learning new things Strong knowledge and hands-on experience with a growing set of languages, with experience in JavaScript (React and Node), Python, and TypeScript
  • Strong knowledge of the AWS cloud platform and experience working with AWS resources such as Lambda, SNS, SQS, S3, OpenSearch, Step Functions, IAM, CloudWatch, CloudTrail, DynamoDB
  • Experience with version control using Git, test automation, and experience provisioning and managing Cloud infrastructure as code using AWS CLI, AWS CloudFormation, and/or AWS Cloud Development Kit (CDK)
  • Ability and enthusiasm to learn new technologies as required good communicator with practical decision-making skills, a believer in good comments and documentation
  • Proven track record of training and coaching less experienced teammates in new technologies, eager to help others grow their skills to enable the success of an entire team
  • You are authorized to work in the US

All Roles At College Board Require

  • A passion for expanding educational and career opportunities and mission-driven work
  • Authorization to work in the United States for any employer
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Suite Tools (or a willingness to learn)
  • Curiosity and enthusiasm for emerging technologies, with a willingness to experiment with and adopt new AI-driven solutions and a comfort learning and applying new digital tools independently and proactively.
  • Clear and concise communication skills, written and verbal
  • Evidence of skills and mindsets required to live out College Board’s Operating Principles, notably:
  • A commitment to candid, timely, respectful feedback
  • A learner orientation and an openness to ideas and diverse perspectives
  • Strong problem-solving skills, including the ability to break down complex issues and identify clear paths forward
  • A track record of prioritizing high-impact work, simplifying complexity, taking initiative, and making decisions quickly with clarity of purpose
  • A habit of collaborating across differences, practicing empathy, and contributing to a culture of trust and shared success

About Our Process

  • Application review will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. This role is expected to accept applications for a minimum of 5 business days.
  • While the hiring process may vary, it generally includes: resume and application submission, recruiter phone/video screen, hiring manager interview, performance exercise such as live coding, a panel interview, a conversation with leadership and reference checks.

What We Offer

At College Board, we offer more than just a paycheck—we provide a meaningful career, a supportive team, and a comprehensive package designed to help you thrive. We’re a self-sustaining nonprofit that believes in fair and competitive compensation, grounded in your qualifications, experience, impact, and the market.

A Thoughtful Approach To Compensation

  • The hiring range for this role is $150,000 to $163,000.
  • Your exact salary will depend on your location, experience, and how your background compares to others in similar roles at the College Board.
  • We aim to make our best offer upfront—rooted in fairness, transparency, and market data.
  • We adjust salaries by location to ensure fairness, no matter where you live.

You’ll have open, transparent conversations about compensation, benefits, and what it’s like to work at College Board throughout your hiring process. Check out our careers page for more.

About College Board

College Board reaches more than 7 million students a year, helping them navigate the path from high school to college and career. We’re a mission-driven, not-for-profit membership organization dedicated to excellence in education. Founded 125 years ago, we are committed to clearing a path for all students to own their future. We pioneered programs like the SAT® and AP® to expand opportunities for students and help them develop the skills they need. Our BigFuture® program helps students plan for college, pay for college, and explore careers. Learn more at cb.org.

College Board reaches more than 7 million students a year, helping them navigate the path from high school to college and career. We’re a mission-driven, not-for-profit membership organization dedicated to excellence in education. Founded 125 years ago, we are committed to clearing a path for all students to own their future. We pioneered programs like the SAT® and AP® to expand opportunities for students and help them develop the skills they need. Our BigFuture® program helps students plan for college, pay for college, and explore careers. Learn more at cb.org.

Mission

Clearing a path for all students to own their future.

Clearing a path for all students to own their future.

What Guides Us

At College Board, our work is guided by four Operating Principles, and we seek team members who not only align with these principles but actively live them out in their day-to-day work .

  • Prioritize and Simplify – We focus on what matters most, reduce complexity, and move quickly when needed.
  • Say and Receive – We give and receive feedback candidly and kindly, welcoming growth and healthy debate.
  • Go for Greatness – We pursue excellence using data, iteration, and bold thinking to raise the bar.
  • Lead as One College Board – We build a culture of trust, inclusion, and shared responsibility for long-term impact.

At College Board, our work is guided by four Operating Principles, and we seek team members who not only align with these principles but actively live them out in their day-to-day work .

  • Prioritize and Simplify – We focus on what matters most, reduce complexity, and move quickly when needed.
  • Say and Receive – We give and receive feedback candidly and kindly, welcoming growth and healthy debate.
  • Go for Greatness – We pursue excellence using data, iteration, and bold thinking to raise the bar.
  • Lead as One College Board – We build a culture of trust, inclusion, and shared responsibility for long-term impact.

We Value and Provide Growth, Recognition, and Purpose

In addition to a competitive salary and benefits, we offer:

  • Annual bonuses and opportunities for merit-based raises and promotions
  • A mission-driven workplace where your impact matters
  • A team that invests in your development and success

In addition to a competitive salary and benefits, we offer:

  • Annual bonuses and opportunities for merit-based raises and promotions
  • A mission-driven workplace where your impact matters
  • A team that invests in your development and success

✨Learn More ✨

Learn more about College Board’s Operating Principles, Our Remote-first Workplace Policy, Benefits, Recruiting Process and More.

Learn more about College Board’s Operating Principles, Our Remote-first Workplace Policy, Benefits, Recruiting Process and More.

EEOC statement

College Board is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We’re committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or Veteran status.

College Board is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We’re committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or Veteran status.