Front-End Software Engineer, Udacity

$126.7-149k

React

CSS

TypeScript

HTML

GraphQL

Cypress

Next.js

Playwright

Mid and Senior level

Remote from US

More information about location

Talent transformation platform for upskilling in tech

Posted today

Talent transformation platform for upskilling in tech

1001+ employees

B2CB2BEnterpriseEducationTrainingLearning

Posted today

$126.7-149k

React

CSS

TypeScript

HTML

GraphQL

Cypress

Next.js

Playwright

Mid and Senior level

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

Proven Experience: 3+ years of professional experience in frontend development, with a strong portfolio of web applications and projects
Technical Skills: Proficiency in HTML, CSS, TypeScript, React, Next.js, Cypress/Playwright, and GraphQL
Collaboration: Excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively in a collaborative, team-oriented environment
Problem-Solving: Strong analytical skills with a focus on troubleshooting and debugging complex issues
Passion for Usability: A deep commitment to building intuitive, user-friendly interfaces that create a seamless experience for users. Your work will directly impact how our students interact with our platform, and your passion for crafting accessible and engaging products will help drive the success of our educational tools
Passion for Education: A genuine interest in using technology to enhance learning experiences and make education more accessible

What the job involves

Udacity is seeking a talented and motivated Frontend Software Engineer to join our dynamic team responsible for developing and maintaining the user-facing applications that power our student learning experience. In this role, you will be at the forefront of creating intuitive, high-performance interfaces that enhance the educational journey for thousands of learners around the world
Additionally, you will have the opportunity to explore and integrate emerging technologies, including generative AI, to create more personalized and adaptive learning experiences
Develop and Maintain User Interfaces: Develop responsive and visually appealing user interfaces using modern frontend technologies
Collaborate with Cross-Functional Teams: Work closely with UX/UI designers, backend developers, and product managers to translate design concepts and user requirements into functional applications
Optimize Performance: Ensure the applications are optimized for speed, responsiveness, and accessibility across various devices and browsers
Write Clean, Maintainable Code: Follow best practices for code quality, testing, and documentation to build reliable and maintainable frontend components
Troubleshoot and Debug: Identify and resolve frontend issues and bugs in a timely manner, ensuring a seamless user experience
Contribute to Code Reviews: Participate in code reviews, providing constructive feedback and helping to uphold high coding standards within the team

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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