About the job
About Playlab
Playlab is a pioneering tech non-profit committed to empowering educators and students to become discerning consumers and innovative creators of AI technologies.
We champion an open-source, community-oriented approach as the cornerstone for unlocking AI's transformative potential in education. With our suite of AI tools and comprehensive professional development programs, we enable educators and students to craft bespoke AI applications tailored to their specific needs. To date, over 60,000 educators have successfully launched applications on Playlab, and our impact continues to expand.
At Playlab, we view AI as a new medium for design, one that should be shaped collaboratively to manifest diverse ideas about learning. If you are passionate about fostering creative and equitable futures for both students and teachers, we invite you to join our mission.
The Role
We are on the lookout for a Senior Fullstack Engineer to augment our dynamic Engineering team. In this role, you'll delve into and redefine the possibilities of AI-driven experiences—creating novel interfaces for AI interaction, developing tools that empower educators to create without coding, and establishing systems that facilitate large-scale deployment in schools.
Key Responsibilities
Design cutting-edge AI-native interfaces that evolve dynamically—from chat systems to writing editors and interactive simulations reflecting learning moments.
Develop core application features that allow educators to create AI applications using natural language inputs.
Implement real-time collaboration functionalities that enable educators to co-create applications in a shared environment.
Contribute to building systems that empower educators to develop sophisticated AI agents capable of autonomously pursuing educational objectives.
Create voice interface and mobile-first experiences that cater to diverse settings, from rural schools with limited internet access to advanced, tech-equipped classrooms.
Develop discovery and sharing mechanisms that enable educators to find and remix each other’s applications, nurturing a vibrant creator community.
Integrate with popular platforms like Google Workspace, Canvas LMS, and other educational tools already in use by schools.
And much more…
Expectations
Deliver end-to-end features across the full technology stack—from React/Remix frontend to Node.js backend, including integrations with Python AI services.
Adopt an agile approach to quickly test concepts—launch small experiments rapidly, then invest in those that demonstrate success.

