Top 10 Edtech Startups Hiring Now

Mihailo Bozic
Mihailo Bozic
Updated July 16, 2026 · 7 min read

The top edtech startups hiring right now on Migrate Mate include IXL Learning, EAB, and Duolingo, alongside companies building K-12 curriculum tools, language learning software, academic integrity platforms, and corporate training marketplaces. Migrate Mate tracks 277 live open roles across 10 edtech startups as of July 16, 2026, updated daily. Education technology is one of the few sectors where product, engineering, and curriculum expertise converge, making it a strong fit for candidates who want their work to reach classrooms and learners at scale.

The 10 Edtech Startups hiring on Migrate Mate right now

Curated by our editorial team · 277 live roles from Migrate Mate, updated daily

  1. 01
    IXL Learning

    IXL Learning

    K-12 EdTechEngineeringCurriculum

    IXL Learning has 80 open roles on Migrate Mate as of July 16, 2026, the most of any edtech startup we track, concentrated in sales (8) and account management (6). IXL Learning develops curriculum-aligned digital learning products for K-12 students and educators, covering math, language arts, science, and social studies. The company is known for its data-driven practice platform used by millions of students and teachers across the country.

    Roles by team

    • Sales8
    • Account Management6
    • Corporate Training5
    • Creative & Design4
    • Business Development3

    +22 roles across other teams

    Open roles80 open
    Associate Educational Sales Consultant, Inside Sales
    Raleigh, NC · On-site
    Apply
    Educational Sales Consultant, Print Products
    Remote · Remote
    Apply
    Senior Technical Recruiter
    San Mateo, CA · On-site
    Apply
    Implementation Specialist, Northeast US
    Remote · Remote
    Apply
    Educational Sales Consultant, Central California
    Madera, CA · Remote
    Apply
    See all 80 roles at IXL Learning
  2. 02
    EAB

    EAB

    Higher EdConsultingAnalytics

    EAB has 66 open roles on Migrate Mate as of July 16, 2026, concentrated in business analysis (10) and business operations (5). EAB provides research, technology, and consulting services to colleges, universities, and K-12 institutions, helping them with enrollment, student success, and strategic planning. The firm combines data analytics with advisory services, creating roles that blend technology and education sector expertise.

    Roles by team

    • Business Analysis10
    • Business Operations5
    • Data Analytics4
    • Account Management4
    • Creative & Design3

    +19 roles across other teams

    Open roles66 open
    Senior Director, Terrain Lead, Research Advisory Services (Higher Ed Advancement & Strategy)
    Remote · On-site
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    Senior Director, Terrain Lead, Research Advisory Services (Higher Ed Advancement & Strategy)
    Washington, DC · On-site
    Apply
    Marketing Writer (Temporary)
    Richmond, VA · On-site
    Apply
    Marketing Writer (Temporary)
    Washington, DC · On-site
    Apply
    Analyst, Financial Planning & Analysis
    Washington, DC · On-site
    Apply
    See all 66 roles at EAB
  3. 03
    Duolingo

    Duolingo

    Language LearningEngineeringProduct

    Duolingo has 51 open roles on Migrate Mate as of July 16, 2026, concentrated in product management (7) and business development (5). Duolingo builds language-learning software used by hundreds of millions of learners worldwide, alongside the Duolingo English Test, an online proficiency assessment accepted by universities globally. It operates as a publicly traded company with a product-led growth model and strong engineering culture.

    Roles by team

    • Product Management7
    • Business Development5
    • Engineering (Non-Software)3
    • Creative & Design3
    • Software Engineering2

    +29 roles across other teams

    Open roles51 open
    Software Engineer II, Android
    Pittsburgh, PA · On-site
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    Software Engineer II, Android
    New York, NY · On-site
    Apply
    Senior Engineering Manager, Language Learning
    New York, NY · On-site
    Apply
    Senior Engineering Manager, Language Learning
    Pittsburgh, PA · On-site
    Apply
    Senior Product Designer
    New York, NY · On-site
    Apply
    See all 51 roles at Duolingo
  4. 04
    Instructure

    Instructure

    LMSEngineeringSales

    Instructure has 20 open roles on Migrate Mate as of July 16, 2026, concentrated in sales (5) and finance (4). Instructure develops Canvas, a cloud-based learning management system used by K-12 schools, higher education institutions, and corporate training programs worldwide. The company serves tens of millions of learners and has expanded into assessment and credentialing software.

    Roles by team

    • Sales5
    • Finance4
    • Software Engineering3
    • Corporate Training & Learning Development2
    • Product Management2

    +4 roles across other teams

    Open roles20 open
    Account Executive
    Remote · Hybrid
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    FP&A Revenue Manager
    Remote · Hybrid
    Apply
    Account Executive
    United States · On-site
    Apply
    Vice President of Sales
    United States · On-site
    Apply
    Associate Revenue Accountant
    Salt Lake City, UT · Hybrid
    Apply
    See all 20 roles at Instructure
  5. 05
    Curriculum Associates

    Curriculum Associates

    K-12 EdTechAssessmentSales

    Curriculum Associates has 15 open roles on Migrate Mate as of July 16, 2026, concentrated in account management (3) and business analysis (2). Curriculum Associates creates K-12 educational technology, assessment tools, and instructional materials, with its i-Ready platform widely adopted by school districts for diagnostic and personalized learning. The company is employee-owned and has sustained consistent growth through school and district partnerships.

    Roles by team

    • Account Management3
    • Business Analysis2
    • Business Development2
    • Business Strategy1
    • Creative & Design1

    +3 roles across other teams

    Open roles15 open
    Sales Director
    Florida · On-site
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    Account Development Specialist - AZ
    Tucson, AZ · On-site
    Apply
    Educational Sales Consultant -North/Central Florida
    Florida · On-site
    Apply
    Educational Consultant - Per Diem - ELA Biliterate Spanish - Anywhere US
    Remote · On-site
    Apply
    Manager, UX Research Operations
    Remote · On-site
    Apply
    See all 15 roles at Curriculum Associates
  6. Editor’s note

    What to look for in an edtech startup

    Edtech startups vary considerably in who they serve: some sell directly to schools and districts, others go through enterprise contracts, and some reach consumers through app stores or marketplaces. Understanding the go-to-market model tells you a lot about team structure, sales cycles, and how product decisions get made. A company with a clear customer feedback loop, measurable learning outcomes, and a defined path to profitability tends to be a more stable place to build a career.

    Customer type

    School district contracts, higher education licensing, and direct-to-consumer subscriptions operate on very different timelines and budget cycles, which shapes hiring, growth pace, and job stability across teams.

    Stage and funding

    Early-stage edtech startups typically offer more equity and broader roles, while later-stage and publicly traded companies offer more predictable compensation and defined career tracks within larger teams.

    Mission alignment

    Edtech teams tend to attract people who care about outcomes for students or learners. Evaluating whether a company measures and publishes its learning impact is a reasonable way to assess whether the mission shapes actual product decisions.

  7. 06
    Turnitin, Llc

    Turnitin, Llc

    Academic IntegrityEngineeringEdTech

    Turnitin, Llc has 12 open roles on Migrate Mate as of July 16, 2026, concentrated in account management (5) and customer service (2). Turnitin provides academic integrity and AI-detection software to schools and universities, helping educators identify plagiarism and AI-generated content in student work. The company serves institutions across more than 140 countries and has expanded its platform in response to the growth of generative AI in education.

    Roles by team

    • Account Management5
    • Customer Service2
    • Consulting & Professional Services1
    • Business Development1
    • AI (Artificial Intelligence)1
    Open roles12 open
    Customer Success Manager- NOA Higher Ed. West Coast (USA Remote)
    Atlanta, GA · Remote
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    Customer Success Manager- NOA Higher Ed. West Coast (USA Remote)
    Chicago, IL · Remote
    Apply
    Customer Success Manager- NOA Higher Ed. West Coast (USA Remote)
    Washington, DC · Remote
    Apply
    Customer Success Manager- NOA Higher Ed. West Coast (USA Remote)
    Dallas, TX · Remote
    Apply
    Social Media Specialist, Eastern or Central Time Zone (USA Remote)
    Dallas, TX · Remote
    Apply
    See all 12 roles at Turnitin, Llc
  8. 07
    Renaissance Learning

    Renaissance Learning

    K-12 AssessmentEngineeringData

    Renaissance Learning has 10 open roles on Migrate Mate as of July 16, 2026, concentrated in AI (Artificial Intelligence) (3) and compensation & benefits (1). Renaissance Learning develops educational assessment and learning software for K-12 schools and districts, with tools like Star Assessments and Accelerated Reader used by educators to measure and support student growth. The company has a long track record in school-based data analytics and reading programs.

    Roles by team

    • AI (Artificial Intelligence)3
    • Compensation & Benefits1
    • Customer Support1
    • Business Analyst1
    • Business Analysis1

    +3 roles across other teams

    Open roles10 open
    Customer Success Manager III
    Arizona · Remote
    Apply
    Sr Site Reliability Engineer
    Remote · Remote
    Apply
    Sr Site Reliability Engineer
    Bloomington, MN · Remote
    Apply
    Psychometric Data Analyst II
    Remote · Remote
    Apply
    Psychometric Data Analyst II
    Bloomington, MN · Remote
    Apply
    See all 10 roles at Renaissance Learning
  9. 08
    Tutor.com

    Tutor.com

    Online TutoringK-12Operations

    Tutor.com has 9 open roles on Migrate Mate as of July 16, 2026, concentrated in higher education (1). Tutor.com provides one-on-one online tutoring across math, reading, and writing for K-12 students, operating through partnerships with schools, libraries, and military family programs. The platform connects students with live tutors on demand, emphasizing accessibility and academic support outside the classroom.

    Roles by team

    • Higher Education1
    Open roles9 open
    In Person Elementary Tutor - Nashville Area
    Nashville, TN · On-site
    Apply
    Online High Dosage Tutor, ELA (Remote)
    Remote · Remote
    Apply
    Online Elementary ELA Tutor
    Remote · Remote
    Apply
    Online High School ELA Tutor
    Remote · Remote
    Apply
    Online Middle School ELA Tutor
    Remote · Remote
    Apply
    See all 9 roles at Tutor.com
  10. 09
    Newsela

    Newsela

    LiteracyK-12 EdTechContent

    Newsela has 8 open roles on Migrate Mate as of July 16, 2026, concentrated in sales (4) and customer success (1). Newsela offers an educational content and literacy platform that adapts news and nonfiction texts to different reading levels for K-12 classrooms. Schools and districts use the platform to build reading skills while keeping students engaged with current events and real-world topics.

    Roles by team

    • Sales4
    • Customer Success1
    • Data Engineering1
    • Marketing1
    • Data Science & Analytics1
    Open roles8 open
    School Sales Representative
    Remote · Remote
    Apply
    Sales Representative
    Remote · Remote
    Apply
    Director, Scaled Customer Success
    Remote · Remote
    Apply
    Account Executive
    Remote · Remote
    Apply
    Data Engineer
    Remote · Remote
    Apply
    See all 8 roles at Newsela
  11. 10
    Udemy

    Udemy

    Online LearningEnterpriseProduct

    Udemy has 6 open roles on Migrate Mate as of July 16, 2026, concentrated in customer success (1) and strategy & corporate development (1). Udemy operates an online learning marketplace offering on-demand courses in technology, business, and professional development, with a catalog spanning hundreds of thousands of courses created by independent instructors. Its enterprise product, Udemy Business, focuses on workforce upskilling for corporate clients.

    Roles by team

    • Customer Success1
    • Strategy & Corporate Development1
    • Finance1
    • Business Analysis1
    • Data Science & Analytics1

    +1 roles across other teams

    Open roles6 open
    Senior Renewals Manager
    Denver, CO · On-site
    Apply
    Pricing Strategy & Operations Lead
    Denver, CO · On-site
    Apply
    Accounting Manager
    Denver, CO · Hybrid
    Apply
    Analytics Lead
    San Francisco, CA · Hybrid
    Apply
    Staff Data Scientist
    Denver, CO · On-site
    Apply
    See all 6 roles at Udemy

How edtech startups pay and equity work

Compensation at edtech companies generally follows the structure common to technology startups: base salary, equity, and benefits, with the mix shifting depending on company stage. Later-stage and publicly traded edtech companies tend to offer base pay that is close to what large technology employers pay for comparable roles, while earlier-stage companies often offer a lower base paired with a more substantial equity stake. Benefits packages across edtech frequently include professional development allowances and, at companies serving schools, schedules that align more closely with academic calendars. The day-to-day trade-off at a growth-stage edtech startup typically means working across a broader scope of responsibilities than you would at a large technology company, with more direct visibility into how your work affects the product. Engineering, product, and curriculum teams often work closely together given that the subject matter requires both technical execution and domain knowledge. That cross-functional exposure can accelerate career growth, though it also means less specialization early on.

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Edtech Startups: Frequently Asked Questions

Which edtech startups are hiring the most right now?

IXL Learning is hiring the most, with 80 open roles on Migrate Mate as of July 16, 2026, followed by EAB (66) and Duolingo (51). Migrate Mate tracks 277 live roles across 10 edtech startups in total, updated daily, so the order shifts as companies open and close positions.

Do edtech startups pay well compared to larger tech companies?

Generally, edtech startups are competitive with larger tech employers on base salary at later stages, though the total package leans more heavily on equity. Earlier-stage companies often trade a lower base for larger option grants, so total compensation depends significantly on how the company's value develops over time. Cash compensation at well-funded or publicly traded edtech companies tends to track closely with broader technology market rates for equivalent roles.

What kinds of roles do edtech startups typically hire for?

Edtech startups hire most heavily in account management, sales, and business analysis. Across the 10 edtech startups Migrate Mate tracks, account management is the largest function at 18 of 277 open roles as of July 16, 2026, followed by sales (17) and business analysis (14).

Do edtech startups hire remotely?

It depends on the company and the function. Of the roles Migrate Mate tracks across these 10 edtech startups, 37% are remote or hybrid as of July 16, 2026. Remote availability varies by team and role, so each Migrate Mate listing shows its work location before you apply.