Platform Engineer (AWS, Rails)
CommonLit
About this role
CommonLit is seeking a Platform Engineer to work remotely in the US, focusing on infrastructure, tooling, and security within a small, collaborative engineering team. The role involves improving infrastructure, developing tools, and ensuring data security for an education technology platform used by thousands of schools.
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About CommonLit
commonlit.orgCommonLit is an education nonprofit that provides a research-backed literacy platform and a full ELA program for grades 3–12. Its offerings include a free, standards-aligned digital library of high-quality reading passages and lessons plus a Full ELA Program with a year-long curriculum, benchmark and formative assessments, and professional development. Teachers get ready-to-use instructional materials, differentiation tools, and student data/analytics to guide instruction and interventions. The platform is designed to simplify planning and improve reading outcomes across diverse classrooms.
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About CommonLit
Headquarters
San Francisco, CA
Company Size
201-500 employees
Founded
2018
Industry
Technology
Glassdoor Rating
4.2 / 5
Leadership Team
Sarah Johnson
Chief Executive Officer
Michael Chen
Chief Technology Officer
Emily Williams
VP of Engineering
David Rodriguez
VP of Product
Jessica Thompson
Chief Financial Officer
Andrew Park
VP of Sales
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Salary
$95k – $150k
per year