Clasp

Build and maintain full-stack features, improve system reliability, and collaborate across teams to enhance the platform. | Requires 2-6+ years of full-stack web application experience, proficiency in JavaScript/TypeScript, React, backend API development, and cloud infrastructure, with a focus on customer-centric, maintainable solutions. | Full-Stack Software Engineer Location: Boston, MA (Hybrid — 2 days per week in office) About Us Clasp is a venture-backed, mission-driven startup transforming access to education and career pathways. We’re revolutionizing how employers attract and retain critical talent while tackling the student debt crisis. (Yep—we think BIG.) Our platform connects employers, educational institutions, and diverse talent using accessible education financing as the thread. More than a fintech startup, we’re a catalyst for economic mobility. We’re proud to be a Forbes Fintech 50 company, a portfolio company of SHRM (the largest HR organization in the world), and a recipient of “Startup of the Year” from StartUp Boston. Join us as we reshape the future of work and education—one opportunity at a time. The Role – Full-Stack Engineer We’re looking for a Full-Stack Software Engineer to join our Engineering team as we scale our product to serve tens of thousands more students and expand partnerships with alternative education providers and employers. This role is ideal for an engineer who enjoys building end-to-end features, collaborating closely with product and design, and growing their technical depth in a production environment. We’re especially excited about engineers who are deeply customer-obsessed—who think beyond the ticket in front of them, care about how real users experience the product, and take pride in leaving systems, code, and processes better than they found them. You’ll contribute meaningfully across the stack—frontend, backend, and infrastructure—while learning from experienced engineers and operating within a strong DevOps culture. At Clasp, engineers have real ownership over the systems they build. You’ll be trusted to take features from idea to production, improve existing systems, and continuously strengthen your craft as part of a supportive, mission-driven team. What You’ll Do Build, enhance, and maintain features across our application management and loan repayment platform, contributing to both frontend and backend systems Leave the codebase and systems better than you found them by improving clarity, reliability, documentation, and developer experience as you work Develop polished, accessible user experiences for students and administrators, and reliable APIs for internal and external partners Build with a strong sense of customer empathy, considering usability, accessibility, and long-term maintainability in everyday engineering decisions Collaborate with product managers, designers, and fellow engineers to understand requirements and translate them into well-designed, maintainable solutions Write high-quality, well-tested code and participate in code reviews to continuously improve team standards Contribute to system reliability and performance by improving existing services, fixing bugs, and addressing technical debt Participate in our DevOps culture by owning the services you build, supporting deployments, and helping maintain production stability Learn and grow by taking on increasingly complex problems over time, with support and mentorship from senior engineers Participate in on-call rotations as needed, contributing to resilient, observable, and well-monitored systems What You’ll Need Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Systems, or equivalent practical experience (bootcamp or professional experience) 2–6+ years of experience building web applications in a production environment (startup or fast-paced product team preferred) Experience contributing to full-stack systems, including frontend, backend, and basic cloud infrastructure A customer-first mindset and a sense of ownership over the quality and durability of the work you ship Care for craft—taking pride in improving existing systems, not just shipping new features Comfort working with modern CI/CD pipelines and deployment workflows (e.g., GitHub Actions, CircleCI, Jenkins) Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional partners and communicate technical ideas clearly Experience working in or interest in regulated environments (e.g., fintech, healthcare, education) is a plus, but not required Technical Experience (some combination of): Languages & Frameworks: JavaScript / TypeScript, React, Next.js, Python (Django, Flask, FastAPI, or similar) Frontend: HTML, CSS, responsive design principles; familiarity with Figma designs Databases: SQL (PostgreSQL preferred) Cloud: AWS or Google Cloud DevOps: CI/CD pipelines, basic cloud and container tooling You don’t need to be an expert in everything—we value strong fundamentals, curiosity, and a growth mindset. What We Give in Return Competitive cash and equity compensation Health benefits (medical, dental, vision) and 401(k) Commuter benefits Flexible PTO policy A collaborative, mission-driven team with strong technical mentorship Opportunities to grow your skills and career as Clasp scales Compensation The salary range for this position is competitive and will be commensurate with the candidate's experience, qualifications, and industry knowledge, ranging between $100,000 to $145,000 annually. In addition to the base salary, we offer an attractive equity component as part of our compensation package, providing an opportunity for eligible employees to share in the success and growth of our company. We are committed to offering competitive compensation and benefits packages to attract and retain top talent. Closing If you are a highly driven individual with a passion for technology, and you thrive in a dynamic and fast-paced environment, we want to hear from you! Join us in revolutionizing the workforce solution industry and making a meaningful impact on businesses worldwide. Apply now to be a part of our growing team! We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where all employees feel valued, respected, and empowered to contribute their unique perspectives and talents. Clasp is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. We embrace diversity and are dedicated to providing equal employment opportunities to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Manage KPIs and OKRs, facilitate meetings, lead analytical projects, and support executive decision-making. | 2-4+ years in high-growth or scaled business operations, strong Excel skills, excellent communication, organizational skills, and discretion. | Chief of Staff to the COO Location: Boston, MA (Hybrid — 2 days per week in office) About Us Clasp is a venture-backed, mission-driven startup transforming access to education and career pathways. We are revolutionizing the way employers attract and retain critical talent, while simultaneously tackling the student debt crisis. (Yep, we think BIG.) Our innovative platform meaningfully connects employers, educational institutions, and diverse talent to drive mutual benefit—using accessible education financing as the thread. We like to think of ourselves as more than a fintech; we’re a catalyst for economic mobility. A Forbes Fintech 50 company, portfolio company of SHRM (Society of Human Resource Management — the largest HR organization out there!) and recipient of “43 Start Ups to Bet Your Career On in 2025” by Business Insider, Clasp is driven by our commitment to social impact and innovation. We are reshaping the future of the workforce one opportunity at a time. Join us on our journey to give power to learners and unlock fulfilling careers that drive positive change in their communities and beyond. What We Need We are seeking a wildly trustworthy, analytical, and proactive Chief of Staff to serve as a "force multiplier" for our COO. This is not an administrative role; it is a strategic partnership. You will be the "control tower," keeping the COO focused and the team aligned on our most critical business outcomes. The ideal candidate thrives in ambiguity and is an expert at "measuring what matters". You are someone who can turn raw data into simple, executive-level insights and maintain the operational rigor required to scale a high-growth startup. What You’ll Do KPI & OKR Management: Establish and manage the systems for tracking Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and Key Results (KRs) with absolute rigor and consistency. Operational Cadence: Facilitate executive and team meetings, ensuring agendas are clear, time is optimized, and information flows seamlessly across departments. Special Projects & Analysis: Lead high-stakes analytical assignments, ranging from pricing strategy pressure tests to market research and financial analytics. Executive Support & Insights: Translate complex data sets into polished presentations and concise bulleted insights for client-facing and all-hands decks. Strategic Accountability: Act as a trusted partner to the COO, identifying blind spots and providing tough, honest feedback to ensure leadership remains effective. Information Flow: Proactively identify and implement tools and processes to bridge communication gaps between cross-functional teams. Own Meeting Coordination and Follow-Ups: Pair with the COO to support meeting scheduling and logistics, and to scale, streamline, and accelerate meeting follow-ups on his behalf. What You’ll Need Experience: 2-4+ years of experience in management consulting, investment banking, private equity, or a high-growth and/or scaled Business Operations role, where extreme detail orientation and organizational skills are key. Analytical Mastery: Expert-level proficiency in Excel (the COO’s "love language") with the ability to build trusted, insight-driven models. Power user and veracious consumer of agentic AI tools to scale own and team efficiency. Exceptional Written and Verbal Communication: Ability to take complex information and distill it into simple, executive-level narratives for PowerPoint or email. Ability to speak clearly, concisely, and persuasively in all settings. Elite Organizational & Prioritization Skills: An ability to keep track of dozens of follow-ups and many workstreams without dropping a ball. Quick Learner: Ability to listen attentively, learn quickly, and not make the same mistake twice. High Emotional Intelligence: A "trained extrovert" (i.e not necessarily an actual extrovert) who is comfortable navigating complexity and holding senior leaders accountable with professionalism and polish. Discretion: Demonstrated ability to handle the company’s most sensitive and confidential information with 100% integrity. The "Scrappy" Mindset: A resourceful problem-solver who can move from high-level strategy to "getting in the weeds" of a project without missing a beat. Deep Curiosity and Desire to Learn & Grow FAST: This role is not a 9-5, not nearly! You’ll love this role if you view this as an amazing opportunity to build something amazing with a view from the cockpit, and an opportunity to learn, stretch, and grow. If you’re doing it for prestige, compensation, or work-life balance, this won’t be a fit. What We Give In Return Competitive cash and equity compensation Health benefits (health, dental, & vision) 401k matching Commuter benefits Flexible PTO policy Opportunities to grow and perform in a fast-paced environment alongside a stellar team. Salary The salary range for this position is competitive and will be commensurate with the candidate's experience, qualifications, and industry knowledge, ranging between $80,000 to $100,000 annually. In addition to the base salary, we offer an attractive equity component as part of our compensation package, providing an opportunity for eligible employees to share in the success and growth of our company. We are committed to offering competitive compensation and benefits packages to attract and retain top talent. Closing If you are a highly driven individual with a passion for technology, and you thrive in a dynamic and fast-paced environment, we want to hear from you! Join us in revolutionizing the workforce solution industry and making a meaningful impact on businesses worldwide. Apply now to be a part of our growing team! We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where all employees feel valued, respected, and empowered to contribute their unique perspectives and talents. Clasp is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. We embrace diversity and are dedicated to providing equal employment opportunities to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.