Job Title: Software Engineer III

Description:In this role, you'll lead the development of scalable React applications, building AI-powered learning experiences and modern, high-performance user interfaces. This role aligns to industry level title such as Senior Frontend Engineer, Senior React Engineer, Senior Software Engineer (Frontend).

Front-End Engineering | AI-Driven Learning Experiences

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced and highly motivated Senior Software Engineer – React to help lead the development of next-generation AI-powered learning and media experiences.

This role is ideal for a strong front-end engineer who is passionate about building scalable, high-performance applications and delivering exceptional user experiences. The successful candidate will play a key role in shaping modern AI-driven interfaces, interactive media experiences, intelligent assessment workflows, and large-scale video-based learning platforms.

As part of a rapidly growing platform environment, this role will help drive front-end engineering excellence, improve scalability and consistency across applications, and accelerate the delivery of strategic AI-enabled capabilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain modern front-end applications using React and related technologies
• Lead the implementation of scalable and reusable UI architectures and component libraries
• Build intuitive, responsive, and high-performance user experiences for AI-powered workflows and media-rich applications
• Collaborate closely with backend, AI/ML, platform, and product teams to deliver integrated solutions
• Drive front-end best practices including performance optimization, accessibility, maintainability, and scalability
• Develop reusable components and shared UI patterns to reduce duplication and improve consistency
• Optimize applications for large-scale video interactions and AI-assisted experiences
• Participate in architecture discussions, technical planning, code reviews, and engineering improvements
• Mentor engineers and contribute to a strong front-end engineering culture

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field
• Strong hands-on experience with React and modern JavaScript/TypeScript development
• Experience building large-scale, responsive web applications
• Strong understanding of front-end architecture, component design, and state management
• Experience integrating REST APIs and asynchronous workflows
• Strong knowledge of HTML5, CSS3, responsive design, and accessibility standards
• Experience with modern front-end build tools and CI/CD practices
• Strong problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience building AI-powered or data-driven user experiences
• Familiarity with video streaming, media platforms, or interactive content applications
• Experience designing reusable component libraries or design systems
• Knowledge of performance optimization techniques for high-scale web applications
• Familiarity with cloud-native application environments
• Experience with testing frameworks such as Playwright, Cypress, or Jest
• Exposure to Agile development methodologies

Why This Role Matters

This role is critical in shaping the future of AI-enabled learning experiences and scalable digital platforms. The engineer joining this position will help accelerate the delivery of innovative front-end capabilities while ensuring consistency, scalability, and high-quality user experiences across applications.

The work delivered through this role will directly contribute to:

• Faster delivery of AI-powered user experiences
• Improved scalability and maintainability of front-end platforms
• Enhanced performance for media-rich and interactive applications
• Greater platform reuse and engineering efficiency
• Increased user engagement, retention, and adoption
• Accelerated growth through high-impact digital experiences

This is an opportunity to work on innovative technologies, influence front-end engineering direction, and help build modern AI-enhanced experiences used at scale.

Technologies & Tools

• React
• TypeScript / JavaScript (ES6+)
• HTML5 / CSS3
• REST APIs
• Redux / Context API / State Management Libraries
• CI/CD Pipelines
• Playwright / Jest / Cypress
• Git & Agile Development Practices
• Cloud-Native Web Application Environments

What We Offer

• Opportunity to work on cutting-edge AI-enabled experiences
• Exposure to large-scale, high-growth digital platforms
• Collaborative and innovation-driven engineering culture
• Career growth and technical leadership opportunities
• Ability to influence front-end architecture and engineering standards
• Work on impactful products used by a large global user base

Who we are:

At Pearson, our purpose is simple: to help people realize the life they imagine through learning. We believe that every learning opportunity is a chance for a personal breakthrough. We are the world's lifelong learning company. For us, learning isn't just what we do. It's who we are. To learn more: We are Pearson.

Pearson is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a member of E-Verify. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit and business need. 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. We actively seek qualified candidates who are protected veterans and individuals with disabilities as defined under VEVRAA and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act.

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Job: Engineering

Job Family: TECHNOLOGY

Organization: Higher Education

Schedule: FULL_TIME

Workplace Type: Hybrid

Req ID: 24452