Backend Engineer, Udacity

$110-120k

AWS

Docker

Kubernetes

Python

GraphQL

Node.js

Postgres

Junior, Mid and Senior level

Remote in US

More information about location

Talent transformation platform for upskilling in tech

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Talent transformation platform for upskilling in tech

1001+ employees

B2CB2BEnterpriseEducationTrainingLearning

Be an early applicant

$110-120k

AWS

Docker

Kubernetes

Python

GraphQL

Node.js

Postgres

Junior, Mid and Senior level

Remote in 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.

Job

Company

Role

Who you are

2–3+ years of professional software engineering experience in a product-oriented, live production environment
Strong background in building scalable, reliable, and low-latency systems
Demonstrated expertise in designing, building, delivering, and maintaining production-quality microservices
Experience with back-end frameworks and technologies, such as Go, Node.js, Python, and GraphQL
Proficiency in working with relational databases like PostgreSQL
Nice-to-haves: experience with AWS, Docker, Kubernetes, and familiarity with CI/CD pipelines
Strong understanding of modern web protocols, security concerns, and system integrations
Ability to thrive in a fast-moving environment with a focus on delivering impact
Passionate about solving complex technical problems and creating amazing user experiences

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
Develop, test, and maintain scalable back-end services, APIs, and microservices
Design and implement robust, secure, and reliable systems to handle complex workflows
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather requirements and create solutions tailored to Enterprise needs
Optimize existing back-end systems for performance, scalability, and maintainability
Implement and enforce best practices for code quality, testing, deployment, and documentation
Troubleshoot and resolve back-end system issues, ensuring high availability
Participate in code reviews, team discussions, and contribute to a culture of continuous improvement

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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