Associate Software Engineer

Company: Pearson
Location: Richmond
Posted on: November 22, 2021

Job Description:

Software Engineer (entry-level)Spotlight is a start-up California tech company recently acquired by Pearson, the global leader in educational software and publishing with 21,000 employees operating in 70 countries. We combine world-class educational content and assessment, powered by services and technology, to enable more effective teaching and personalized learning at scale. We believe that wherever learning flourishes so do people.This position is ideal for a recent graduate from a Computer Science program from a 4-year university.What we do:We have proprietary technology to generate millions of personalized animated videos, each one customized to the individual viewer, in up to 15 different languages. Each video is unique based on automated analysis of large sets of data. Our customers are schools, states and corporations wishing to communicate results of assessments (tests) to the students, parents and employees.Who we are:We are a perfect combination of an entrepreneurial start-up and an established stable corporation. That's because we were a 20-person start-up until five months ago when we were purchased by Pearson. We are growing at over 100% annually, and have a huge future in supplying our technology to the different divisions of Pearson, which is the leading education company in the world. (check us out at Spotlight-Education (http://spotlight-education.com/)What you would do:You would join a team of 15 software engineers and technical people building software products for our customers.Is this remote?Yes! We are a fully-remote team, mostly based in California, but distributed in all U.S. timezones.The anticipated starting salary range for Colorado-based individuals expressing interest in this position is $55k - 75k. This position is eligible to participate in an annual incentive program. Benefits available to eligible employees can be seen at: https://pearsonbenefitsus.com/You are: Passionate about coding Interested in working on front-end coding or databases Willing to learn Self-motivated Smart Hard-working Easy to work with Interested in helping improve education Education: Bachelor's in Computer ScienceEqual Employment OpportunityPearson is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer and a member of E-Verify. All qualified applicants, including minorities, women, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.Learning is the most powerful force for change in the world. More than 20,000 Pearson employees deliver our products and services in nearly 200 countries, all working towards a common purpose - to help everyone achieve their potential through learning. We do that by providing high quality, digital content and learning experiences, as well as assessments and qualifications that help people build their skills and grow with the world around them. We are the world's leading learning company. Learn more at pearsonplc.com.Pearson believes that wherever learning flourishes, so do people. We are committed to being an anti-racistcompany in everything we do. We value the power of an inclusive culture and a strong sense of belonging. We promote a culture where differences are embraced, opportunities are accessible, consideration and respect are the norm, and all individuals are supported in reaching their full potential. Through our talent, we believe that diversity, equity, and inclusion make us a more innovative and vibrant place to work. People are at the center, and we are committed to a sustainable environment and workplace where talent can learn, grow, and thrive. To learn more about Pearson's commitment to a diverse and inclusive workforce, please click here:http://www.pearson.com/careers/diversity-and-inclusion.html Pearson is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer and a member of E-Verify. We are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. The more inclusive we are, the better our work will be. All employment is decided based on qualifications, merit, and business need.All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other group protected by law.Job: TECHNOLOGYOrganization: Assessments SchoolSchedule: FULL_TIMEReq ID: 253

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