Staff Product Engineer

Brisk Teaching, the leading AI platform for K‑12 educators, is hiring a Staff Product Engineer in San Francisco, California. This senior technical role will drive the design and delivery of classroom‑intelligence tools that empower teachers and personalize learning.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead end‑to‑end product development for AI‑powered teaching tools, from concept through production release.
• Collaborate with product managers, data scientists, and UX designers to define feature requirements and technical specifications.
• Architect scalable, secure, and performant cloud services that integrate with school information systems.
• Mentor and guide engineering teams, fostering best practices in code quality, testing, and continuous delivery.
• Drive performance monitoring, incident response, and iterative improvement based on real‑world classroom feedback.

Required Qualifications

• 10+ years of software engineering experience, with at least 3 years in a senior or staff‑level role.
• Expertise in modern programming languages (e.g., Python, Java, Go) and cloud platforms such as AWS or GCP.
• Strong background in building AI/ML‑enabled products, preferably in education technology.
• Proven ability to design complex, distributed systems and lead cross‑functional teams.
• Excellent communication skills and a passion for improving teacher workflows.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with data pipelines, real‑time analytics, and RESTful API design.
• Familiarity with K‑12 curriculum standards and classroom software integrations.
• Track record of publishing technical papers or open‑source contributions.

Compensation

Base salary: $218,104.66 per year.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does a Staff Product Engineer at Brisk Teaching do?

You will lead the design, development, and delivery of AI‑powered classroom tools, mentor engineering teams, and ensure solutions scale securely for K‑12 schools.

What experience is required for this senior engineering position?

At least 10 years of software development experience, including 3+ years in a senior or staff role, strong cloud and AI/ML product knowledge, and proven leadership abilities.

Where is the job location and what is the salary?

The position is based in San Francisco, California, with a base salary of $218,104.66 per year.