Software Engineer (Canvas Career)

At Instructure, we believe in the power of people to grow and succeed throughout their lives. Our goal is to amplify that power by creating intuitive products that simplify learning and personal development, facilitate meaningful relationships, and inspire people to go further in their education and careers.
We do this by giving smart, creative, passionate people opportunities to create awesome. And that's where you come in:

We are looking for a mid-level software engineer to join our Canvas Career team in building intuitive, scalable web experiences used globally by educators and learners. Our primary ecosystem is built on React, TypeScript, Node.js, and AWS, but we care most about solid core fundamentals and an eager growth mindset. Whether your experience leans more toward frontend or backend, if you are excited to expand your skills across the full stack, you will find a great environment to grow here.

What you will do:

• Contribute to production features across the stack, working with React, TypeScript, Node.js, and Postgres.

• Build clean, accessible user interfaces (WCAG aware) and connect them to reliable backend APIs.

• Write maintainable, well-tested code (unit, integration, and e2e testing) and participate in peer code reviews.

• Collaborate closely with senior engineers, product managers, and designers to break down problems and deliver valuable user features.

• Assist in maintaining high service health through logging, metrics, and incident troubleshooting.

• Continuously learn and apply modern software engineering practices in a collaborative agile environment.

What you will need to know/have:

• 3+ years of professional software engineering experience.

• Demonstrated experience with modern web development (either frontend, backend, or full-stack).

• Strong motivation and curiosity to work across both frontend (React) and backend (Node.js/TypeScript) environments.

• Proven ability and enthusiasm to learn new technologies, frameworks, and domain concepts quickly.

• Solid foundational knowledge of relational databases (e.g., PostgreSQL or MySQL).

• Product-oriented mindset—you care about user experience, code quality, and shipping reliably.

• Good communication skills and an open, collaborative approach to teamwork.

It would be a bonus if you also had:

• Experience leveraging AI-assisted development tools (e.g., Claude, Cursor, GitHub Copilot) to boost workflows and productivity.

• Hands-on experience with React, TypeScript, Node.js, or AWS.

• Familiarity with REST APIs, GraphQL, or database ORMs/query builders.

• Prior experience in edtech or working with Learning Management Systems (LMS).

• Understanding of basic web security principles (OWASP, OAuth/OIDC).

Onsite Collaboration Requirement:

This role requires working onsite on Tuesday and Wednesday as part of our company's in-person collaboration model.

Get in on all the awesome at Instructure!

We offer competitive, meaningful benefits in every country where we operate. While they vary by location, here's a general idea of what you can expect:

• Competitive compensation, plus all full-time employees participate in our ownership program - because everyone should have a stake in our success.

• Flexible work culture. Our remote, hybrid and in-office collaboration spaces vary by role, team and location.

• Generous time off, including local holidays and our annual “Dim the Lights” period in late December, when teams are encouraged to step back and recharge based on departmental needs.

• Comprehensive wellness programs and mental health support

• Learning and development resources, including professional development tools and tuition reimbursement, to support your growth

• The technology and tools you need to do your best work

• Motivosity employee recognition program

• A culture rooted in inclusivity, support, and meaningful connection

We believe in hiring great people and treating them right. The more diverse we are, the better our ideas and outcomes.

Instructure is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We comply with applicable employment and anti-discrimination laws in every country where we operate.

All employees must pass a background check as part of the hiring process. To help protect our teams and systems, we’ve implemented identity verification measures. Candidates may be asked to verify their legal name, current physical location, and provide a valid contact number and residential address, in accordance with local data privacy laws.

Any attempt to misrepresent personal or professional information will result in disqualification.