About the job
Product Engineer, Tech Lead
Location: Boston, MA (Hybrid — 2 days per week in office)
About Us
Clasp is a venture-backed, mission-driven startup dedicated to transforming access to education and career opportunities. Our goal is to revolutionize how employers attract and retain vital talent while addressing the student debt crisis. We pride ourselves on being more than just a fintech; we are a catalyst for economic mobility, connecting employers, educational institutions, and diverse talent through accessible education financing.
As a proud member of the Forbes Fintech 50 and a portfolio company of SHRM (the largest HR organization), we have also been honored as the “Startup of the Year” by StartUp Boston. Our commitment to social impact and innovation drives us to reshape the future of the workforce, giving power to learners and creating fulfilling careers that foster positive change in communities.
The Role – Product Engineer, Tech Lead
We are looking for a Tech Lead to collaborate with our technical leadership team in scaling our product to support tens of thousands more students and partner with numerous alternative education providers, facilitating the financing of hundreds of millions of dollars in loans and other financial products. The ideal candidate excels at breaking down complex problems, is proficient in Javascript/Typescript, and has a strong opinion on UX & APIs. Additionally, they are passionate about mentoring their peers and instilling best practices within the team.
At Clasp, we embrace a DevOps culture where engineers have full ownership of their code and the infrastructure it runs on. Candidates should be excited about making significant contributions to the architecture that drives our product roadmap and business, while achieving substantial personal growth along the way!
Key Responsibilities
Architect, build, and maintain a robust application management and loan repayment platform, ensuring scalability, performance, and maintainability across front-end and back-end systems.
Utilize full-stack engineering skills to collaborate with the team and create a polished and accessible end-user experience that delights tens of thousands of students and program administrators, while developing top-tier APIs on reliable infrastructure for our partners.
Drive the technical vision and roadmap for our product, ensuring alignment with business goals and user needs.

