Frontend Engineer (EdTech) at Alfred & Victoria Associates

The Role

• We’re looking for a Frontend Engineer who understands that building for education is not the same as building typical SaaS products.
• This role sits at the intersection of learning experience and engineering turning complex educational needs into simple, intuitive interfaces.
• You’ll be building highly interactive learning environments.
• Think video players that track progress, collaborative tools for live classes, gamified quizzes, and adaptive learning flows. Performance and accessibility are not optional here—they directly impact whether someone can learn effectively or not.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Build Interactive Learning Experiences: Develop reusable UI components for high- engagement features such as drag-and-drop assessments, math editors, code sandboxes, and interactive timelines.
• Focus on Performance & Reliability: Ensure fast load times (even on 3G networks) and smooth performance across low-end devices like Chromebooks and tablets.
• Implement Accessibility Standards: Build with WCAG 2.1 AA in mind including keyboard navigation, screen reader support, and high-contrast interfaces.
• Work with Media & Real-Time Systems-Integrate video streaming (HLS/MPEG- DASH), live classes (WebRTC), and real-time collaboration features using WebSockets.
• Manage Complex Client State: Handle long-lived and dynamic state such as video progress tracking, unsaved quiz data, and offline syncing.
• Collaborate Across Teams: Work closely with product managers and instructional designers to translate learning goals into functional UI.
• Support LMS Integrations (Nice to have): Work with standards like LTI or xAPI to enable learning data tracking and platform interoperability.

Core Requirements

• Strong experience with TypeScript, HTML5, and CSS3 (Tailwind, Sass, or Styled Components)
• Deep experience with React (preferred) or Vue/Angular
• Experience with testing frameworks (Jest, React Testing Library, Cypress)
• Comfortable with Git workflows (GitHub/GitLab).

Nice to Have (EdTech Experience):

• Experience with video players like Video.js, HLS.js, or Shaka Player
• Exposure to gamification tools (Phaser, PixiJS) or Canvas APIs
• Understanding of data privacy standards (FERPA, COPPA, GDPR).