Senior Software Engineer, Udacity

$140.3-165k

Plus discretionary bonus and participation in Udacity’s equity plan

AWS

Docker

Kubernetes

Python

GraphQL

Node.js

Postgres

Tensorflow

Scikit-Learn

PyTorch

Senior and Expert level

San Francisco Bay Area

Remote from US

More information about location

Talent transformation platform for upskilling in tech

Open for applications

Talent transformation platform for upskilling in tech

1001+ employees

B2CB2BEnterpriseEducationTrainingLearning

Open for applications

$140.3-165k

Plus discretionary bonus and participation in Udacity’s equity plan

AWS

Docker

Kubernetes

Python

GraphQL

Node.js

Postgres

Tensorflow

Scikit-Learn

PyTorch

Senior and Expert level

San Francisco Bay Area

Remote from US

More information about location

1001+ employees

B2CB2BEnterpriseEducationTrainingLearning

Company mission

To equip professionals and organizations to excel in some of the world’s most exciting disciplines by creating the next level of job-ready digital talent.

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Company

Role

Who you are

6–8+ years of professional software engineering experience in a live production environment, including leadership roles or significant individual contributions
Proven expertise in building scalable, reliable, and low-latency systems
Demonstrated experience designing, building, delivering, and maintaining production-quality microservices
Proficiency with back-end frameworks and technologies, such as Go, Node.js, Python, and GraphQL
Expertise in relational databases, such as PostgreSQL, and familiarity with data pipelines and integrations
Experience implementing AI-driven features, such as recommendation engines, machine learning models, or natural language processing in back-end services
Familiarity with cloud environments like AWS, containerization tools such as Docker and Kubernetes, and CI/CD pipelines
Strong understanding of modern web protocols, security practices, and system integrations
Excellent problem-solving skills, with the ability to design elegant solutions for complex technical challenges
Ability to lead by example and collaborate in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment

Desirable

Hands-on experience with AI/ML frameworks, such as TensorFlow, PyTorch, or Scikit-learn
Familiarity with AI-based APIs (e.g., OpenAI, Hugging Face, or custom AI models)
Experience designing distributed systems and real-time processing architectures
Deep understanding of performance optimization and cost-efficient cloud infrastructure design
Passion for delivering exceptional user experiences through AI personalization

What the job involves

The Udacity Enterprise Engineering team is seeking Back-End Software Engineers to build and enhance our Enterprise products
You will collaborate closely with Product, Design, and Operations teams to create and improve cutting-edge systems that empower customers, mentors, staff, and students
Your work will play a pivotal role in delivering robust, scalable, and high-performance applications that support a personalized and seamless learning experience
Lead the development, testing, and maintenance of scalable back-end services, APIs, and microservices
Architect and implement robust, secure, and reliable systems to handle complex workflows and high-performance requirements
Design and integrate AI-driven features into our systems, such as personalized recommendations, predictive analytics, and automated workflows
Collaborate with Product, Design, and Data Science teams to gather requirements and build solutions tailored to Enterprise and AI needs
Mentor junior engineers by providing technical guidance, code reviews, and fostering a culture of continuous learning
Optimize and refactor existing back-end systems for performance, scalability, and maintainability
Implement and enforce best practices for software development, including code quality, testing, deployment, and documentation
Troubleshoot and resolve complex system issues, ensuring high availability and reliability of our applications
Stay up-to-date with the latest AI and back-end technologies, and proactively propose innovative solutions

Our take

Udacity is connecting education to jobs by providing students with skills to advance careers. Its revenue-driving 'Nanodegree' programs provide credentials to individuals earned through a series of online courses and projects from self-driving cars to digital marketing.

By partnering with leading technology companies to learn how technology is transforming industries, Udacity can teach the critical tech skills that companies are looking for in their workforce. With their powerful and flexible digital education platform, even the busiest learners can prepare themselves to take on the most in-demand tech roles.

The company sets itself apart from other online open course providers like Udemy, Goodwill or edX by focusing on industry-specific skills identified by tech companies themselves. In 2023, it launched the Udacity Management Platform for organizations, with capabilities including highlighting urgent learning tasks and displaying usage data, to further enhance its utility.

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Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle

Insights

Top investors

30% female employees

1% employee growth in 12 months

Glassdoor (3.5)

Trustpilot (4.5)

Company

Funding (last 2 of 4 rounds)

Nov 2015

$105m

SERIES D

Sep 2014

$35m

SERIES C

Total funding: $160m

Company benefits

Health, dental, and vision benefits (no-premium)
401K
FSA
Monthly wellness stipend (gym memberships, work-out gear, etc.)
Reimbursements for conferences, classes, and seminars
Flexible work hours
Unlimited vacation
Paid parental leave

Company HQ

Mountain View, CA

Leadership

Sebastian Thrun

(Chairman)

Previously a professor of computer science at Stanford University. This experience encouraged him to found Udacity before he founded flying-car company Kitty Hawk of which he is currently CEO.

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