Senior Software Engineer, Packback
AI Platform
$139-160k
+ Bonus
More information about location
AI-powered education technology
Job no longer available
AI-powered education technology
101-200 employees
Job no longer available
$139-160k
+ Bonus
More information about location
101-200 employees
Company mission
To help every student develop their unique voice, and the writing skills to express it
Role
Who you are
- We’re looking for somebody who is excited to work on our backend, infrastructure, and data codebases
- To succeed, you should have experience working with web frameworks (we are migrating toward FastAPI, but mainly care that you are a great developer), have a strong grasp of data management fundamentals, and have experience developing production data processing systems throughout the entire lifecycle
- Hands-on experience throughout the AI lifecycle: data transformation, feature engineering, and model deployment
- Experience interacting with, deploying, and fine-tuning large language models
- A solid understanding of the principles of machine learning and AI
- Excellent SQL skills and experience with ETL/ELT data modeling processes
- Demonstrated experience doing backend web development using a modern web framework
Desirable
- Experience working on highly scalable cloud infrastructures
- Comfort with Linux/UNIX systems
- Startup or small company experience
- Experience in managing and deploying Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform
What the job involves
- Packback is looking for a Software Engineer, AI Platform to support our mission to awaken and fuel the lifelong curiosity in every student
- As an AI Platform Engineer at Packback, you will be building features that empower students and professors to have a better learning experience
- Packback’s A.I.-powered platform is used by educators in K-12 and higher education to help their students fall in love with the subject matter, drive personalized learning, and most importantly, quantify and improve student critical thinking skills
- Leading and mentoring a team of engineers, fostering a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement
- Providing strategic direction and oversight for the development of our data infrastructure and Python APIs that power Packback’s AI
- Architecting and implementing advanced algorithms, leveraging Packback’s unique dataset to build new features that enhance the learning experience
- Collaborating closely with cross-functional teams, including product managers, to align AI initiatives with business goals
- Championing best practices in software engineering, code quality, and technical documentation, ensuring the scalability and maintainability of our systems
Our take
Packback provides a suite of AI-enabled products to help students build skills such as critical thinking and researching. Its approach is backed by research on motivation and learning, and is built on the idea of students having the autonomy to ask and answer the questions that interest them.
Packback stands out for its targeting of known pain-points in other online educational programs. For example, its use of AI feedback means that students receive immediate and personalized feedback as they write, so they don't have to get something wrong in order to learn.
This approach has been well-received by educators and parents alike, and has seen the company raise significant funding over the years. It's 2024 round, invested by leading growth equity firm PSG, will support Packback's continued expansion as it sets out to meet rising demand for better online education resources.
Steph
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
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Company
Funding (last 2 of 5 rounds)
Jan 2019
$2.5m
SERIES B
Jan 2018
$4.2m
SERIES A
Total funding: $10.7m
Company benefits
- Intentional culture - we work hard to make Packback a safe environment where people can focus on doing great work instead of dealing with drama
- Career development pathways
- Generous leave policies for welcoming new children or family care
- Multiple Health and Welfare Benefit Options (Medical, Dental, Vision)
- 401k plan (with employer matching)
- Remote Work Policy
- Flexible ‘Unlimited’ Vacation Policy, with a minimum of 10 vacation days recommended
- Employer Assistance Program (EAP)
- Subsidized Calm and DoorDash subscriptions
- Free discount programs
Company HQ
Chicago Loop, Chicago, IL
Leadership
Jessica Tenuta
(Co-Founder & CPO)Co-founder and Creative Director at Play Together Records. Former TEDx Speaker, Brand Designer for LISTEN LLC and Owner of InkBlot Designs.
Nick Currier
(Co-Founder & CFO)Member of Next Series Club. Worked at PwC for 3 years, ultimately as a Senior Associate. Was also an Internal Audit Intern at COUNTRY ® Financial.
Kasey Gandham
(Co-Founder)Co-founder and A&R at Play Together Records. Also worked in Marketing and A&R at Geffen Records.
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