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Waypoint Learning (EdTech)

Founding Engineer

CompanyWaypoint Learning (EdTech)
Websitegithub.com ↗
RoleFounding Engineer
Typefull-time
Role taxonomySoftware Engineering
SpecialtiesSoftware Engineering
LocationNYC or · Remote (US)
Salary—
Apply viaEmail — isaac@waypoint-learning.org
Hiring notes—
TechTypeScriptPythonML/AI
Parsed locationsNYC or
RegionsUS
Posted byisaacgoldstein
PostedMay 4, 2026
SourceView on Hacker News ↗

Original posting

Waypoint Learning (EdTech) | Founding Engineer | NYC or Remote (US) | Full-time Students with disabilities are not receiving the support they deserve, and Waypoint is changing that. We're building AI tools that special education teachers use to better support students with Individualized Education Programs (IEPs). Hiring a founding engineer and running a one-week challenge to start creating together. Best submission gets $500 and top 5 get an immediate final round interview. Deadline: Monday, May 11 @ 12pm ET. Challenge details: https://github.com/igoldstein19/waypoint-challenge/ Stack: TypeScript/Python, MCP, Claude Prefer to apply through the standard process or want to learn more? Email resume and 1 paragraph about interest to isaac@waypoint-learning.org