Staff Software Engineer, MagicSchool AI
AI Infrastructure
$205-240k
+ Equity
AI education platform
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AI education platform
21-100 employees
Be an early applicant
$205-240k
+ Equity
21-100 employees
Company mission
To help lighten the load, so teachers can save their energy for where they shine best - in the classroom, in front of students.
Role
Who you are
- Deep Systems Experience – 7+ years building large-scale distributed systems with at least 2+ years in staff/senior roles. Experience with agent orchestration, workflow engines, or autonomous system infrastructure
- Agent & AI Systems – Hands-on experience building agent applications with tool calling, context engineering, multi-step reasoning, or autonomous workflow orchestration. Familiarity with LLM integration patterns
- Technical Stack – Strong coding skills in Python, TypeScript/Node.js, or Go. Experience with our stack (TypeScript, Node.js, PostgreSQL, NextJS, Supabase) or similar technologies
- Infrastructure & Security – Working knowledge of containers, virtualization, sandboxing, and security patterns for multi-tenant systems. Experience with metrics, observability, and incident response
- Educational Context Awareness – Understanding of or interest in educational workflows, privacy requirements (FERPA/COPPA), and safety considerations for AI in classroom environments
- Leadership & Impact – Track record of architecting complex systems, mentoring engineers, and driving technical decisions that balance innovation with reliability
Desirable
- Experience with agent evaluation frameworks, preference optimization, or reinforcement learning for improving agent reliability
- Familiarity with educational technology integrations, LMS systems, or EdTech compliance requirements
- Background in ML/AI infrastructure, model serving, or AI safety systems
- Experience with open protocols for tool connectivity (MCP-style connectors) or browser automation
- Security hardening experience for untrusted code execution or multi-tenant educational environments
What the job involves
- As a Staff Software Engineer for Agents Infrastructure, you'll architect and build the core systems that power MagicSchool's autonomous AI capabilities
- You'll design the runtime, orchestration, and evaluation infrastructure that enables AI agents to plan, execute complex educational workflows, integrate with teaching tools, and operate safely in classroom environments
- This is a high-impact IC role where you'll influence the technical foundation of how AI agents operate across MagicSchool's platform, mentor engineers on agent systems, and ensure our agentic capabilities scale reliably for millions of educators
- Agent Runtime Architecture – Design and implement highly reliable agent orchestration systems, shared state management, memory systems, and multi-step workflow execution optimized for educational use cases
- Tool Integration & Safety – Build secure, sandboxed execution environments for agent actions with robust isolation, monitoring, and safety controls appropriate for educational contexts
- Evaluation & Reliability – Develop comprehensive evaluation frameworks for agent performance, safety assessments, A/B testing, and regression detection to ensure consistent quality in educational workflows
- Platform Integration – Create unified interfaces for multiple LLM providers, integrate with educational tool ecosystems, and build connector frameworks for curriculum data and learning management systems
- Cross-Functional Leadership – Partner with Product, Research, and Education teams to translate complex educational workflows into reliable agent capabilities from prototype to production
- Technical Mentorship – Guide engineers on agent architecture patterns, evaluation methodologies, and best practices for building reliable autonomous systems
- Performance Optimization – Optimize agent execution for cost, latency, and quality while maintaining the reliability standards required for educational environments
- Technical Leadership – Lead the architecture and implementation of MagicSchool's core agent infrastructure, making high-leverage decisions that enable reliable autonomous AI in education
- End-to-End Ownership – Own agent systems from research prototype to production deployment, ensuring they meet the reliability and safety standards required for educational use
- Cross-Functional Partnership – Collaborate closely with Product, Research, and Education teams to understand complex educational workflows and translate them into scalable technical solutions
- Mentorship & Knowledge Sharing – Coach engineers on agent architecture patterns, evaluation methodologies, and best practices for building reliable autonomous systems
- Innovation & Reliability – Balance cutting-edge AI capabilities with the rock-solid reliability and safety requirements of educational technology
Our take
MagicSchool AI is levelling up education with its generative AI tools designed to enhance both teaching and learning environments. Initially focused on creating AI-driven resources for educators, the company is now expanding to provide tools directly for students, to support various learning activities and improve educational outcomes.
These tools are built to streamline and enrich the educational experience with customized AI solutions that cater specifically to the needs of teachers and students. By working closely with educational institutions and incorporating feedback, MagicSchool aims to address common challenges in education and make AI a valuable asset in the classroom.
With substantial funding to its name, its clear that investors see the potential in MagicSchool's proposition. The company is now ready to take the next step in its mission of integrating AI into educational settings to benefit both teachers and students.
Freddie
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Company
Funding (last 2 of 4 rounds)
Jun 2025
$60m
LATE VC
Feb 2025
$45m
EARLY VC
Total funding: $122.4m
Company benefits
- Work from home
- Unlimited Time Off
- Insurance (we offer four different 100% employer-paid health insurance plans, and dental and vision are also offered at very low premiums)
- $100 Monthly Wellness Stipend
- 401k Match (we match 100% of the first 1% and 50% of your next 5%)
- Stock Options (all of our employees are offered generous stock options, vested over 4 years)
Company HQ
Civic Center, Denver, CO
Leadership
Adeel Khan
(CEO)Previously a Founding School Director/Managing Director of Schools at DSST Public Schools. Prior to that, they were a Social Studies Teacher at KIPP Metro Atlanta and a Special Education and English Teacher at Teach for America.
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