Senior Frontend Software Engineer, Udacity

$148.8-175k

React

Node.js

Senior and Expert level

Remote from US

More information about location

Talent transformation platform for upskilling in tech

Job no longer available

Talent transformation platform for upskilling in tech

1001+ employees

B2CB2BEnterpriseEducationTrainingLearning

Job no longer available

$148.8-175k

React

Node.js

Senior and Expert 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.

Job

Company

Role

Who you are

This role is ideal for engineers who genuinely love building impactful products and thrive in collaborative, cross-functional environments
Fluency in Japanese and English
Strong fullstack engineering skills, specifically React and Go/Node.js
Substantial experience with AI tools and frameworks (Cursor, Claude Code)
Passionate about creating user-centric solutions tailored to the Japanese market
A self-driven learner with a love for innovative technologies and building impactful products

Desirable

Prior experience working on localization or internationalization projects, particularly related to the Japanese market

What the job involves

Udacity is looking for a passionate and experienced Senior Frontend Engineer to join our dynamic team, focusing on advancing AI-driven translations for the Japanese market
You'll leverage modern technologies and innovative AI tools, playing a pivotal role in enhancing the learner experience for our global user base
Develop and maintain robust, scalable translation tools leveraging cutting-edge AI technologies
Build seamless frontend experiences using React, optimized for clarity and usability in the Japanese context
Collaborate closely with product managers, AI researchers, designers, and fellow engineers to deliver exceptional localization solutions
Continuously explore, test, and adopt advanced AI development tools like Cursor, Claude Code, or similar technologies to accelerate product development and innovation

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.

Steph

Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle

Insights

Top investors

30% female employees

1% employee growth in 12 months

Glassdoor (3.5)

Trustpilot (4.4)

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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