Front-End Software Engineer, Udacity
Software Engineer
$126.7-149k
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Talent transformation platform for upskilling in tech
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Talent transformation platform for upskilling in tech
1001+ employees
Be an early applicant
$126.7-149k
More information about location
1001+ employees
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.
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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Insights
Few candidates hear
back within 2 weeks
30% female employees
1% employee growth in 12 months
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 values
- Students First - The student and their needs are at the center of everything we do in order to upskill as efficiently as possible
- Better Together - We are highly collaborative as a team and are committed to a diverse, inclusive workplace free of judgment, bias or discrimination
- Entrepreneurial - We act with a high sense of urgency and eliminate unnecessary rules, process and bureaucracy to promote innovation
- Data Driven - We are intellectually curious. We dig deep. We always ask why. We make hard decisions in the face of ambiguity, are unafraid to fail fast, and move forward
- Candid & Direct - We share direct and constructive feedback and consider all important perspectives before committing to a decision
- Talent Obsessed - We strive to increase talent density continuously and reward exceptional performance. So, we promote based on what we do, not how long we’re in a role
Company HQ
Mountain View, CA
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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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