Backend Engineer
Udacity
About Us
Udacity is on a mission of forging futures in tech through radical talent transformation in digital technologies. We offer a unique and immersive online learning platform, powering corporate technical training in fields such as Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Data Science, Autonomous Systems, Cloud Computing and more. Our rapidly growing global organization is revolutionizing how the enterprise market bridges the talent shortage and skills gaps during their digital transformation journey.
Udacity is seeking a talented Backend Engineer to join our dynamic team responsible for developing and maintaining the core applications and services that drive our user experience. You will work closely with frontend developers, product managers, and other stakeholders to deliver robust, scalable solutions that enhance the learning journey for our students. Additionally, you will have the opportunity to explore and integrate emerging technologies, including generative AI, to create more personalized and adaptive learning experiences.
At Udacity, we are more than just a tech company; we are an educational platform that empowers individuals to transform their lives through learning. Our learning environment is designed to be engaging, flexible, and accessible, allowing students to acquire new skills at their own pace. As a Backend Engineer, your work will directly impact the quality and efficiency of this environment. By ensuring the backend is robust, reliable, and scalable, you will play a crucial role in enabling thousands of students worldwide to achieve their educational goals.
Responsibilities:
● Develop, test, and maintain scalable backend services and APIs.
● Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather requirements and design solutions.
● Optimize and enhance existing systems to improve performance and reliability.
● Implement and enforce best practices for code quality, testing, and deployment.
● Explore opportunities to leverage generative AI to improve backend processes or enhance learning outcomes.
● Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues.
● Participate in code reviews and contribute to a culture of continuous improvement.
Tech Stack:
● Primarily GoLang with some Node and Ruby
● GraphQL and REST APIs
● Postgres, CockroachDB, and Redis
● AWS
● OpenAI
● CircleCI
What We Value:
● 3+ years of professional software engineering experience working hands-on in a product-oriented software engineering role, in live production code.
● Strong background in building scalable and low latency systems.
● Demonstrated expertise in designing, building, delivering, and maintaining production quality reliable and performant microservices.
● Ability to thrive in a fast-moving environment.
● A genuine interest in using technology to enhance learning experiences and make education more accessible.
● Nice-to-haves: experience with Docker, Kafka, and integrating generative AI solutions.
Compensation: The maximum base pay for this position is $149,000, depending on experience and location.
Benefits:
Experience a rewarding work environment with Udacity's perks and benefits!
- At Udacity, we offer you the flexibility of working from home. We also have in-person collaboration spaces.
- Flexible working hours
- Paid time off
- Comprehensive medical insurance coverage for you and your dependents
- Employee wellness resources and initiatives (access to wellness platforms like Headspace)
- Quarterly wellness day off
- Personalized career development
- Unlimited access to Udacity Nanodegrees
What We Do
Forging futures in tech is our vision. Udacity is where lifelong learners come to learn the skills they need, to land the jobs they want, and to build the lives they deserve.
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