Software Engineer, Packback

AI Platform

$98-108k

+ Bonus.

SQL
AWS
GCP
Python
Django
Linux
Terraform
Azure
Flask
Unix
FastAPI
Junior and Mid level
Remote in US

More information about location

Packback

AI-powered education technology

Open for applications

Packback

AI-powered education technology

101-200 employees

B2CB2BArtificial IntelligenceEducationLearning

Open for applications

$98-108k

+ Bonus.

SQL
AWS
GCP
Python
Django
Linux
Terraform
Azure
Flask
Unix
FastAPI
Junior and Mid level
Remote in US

More information about location

101-200 employees

B2CB2BArtificial IntelligenceEducationLearning

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
  • You should be excited to learn, adapt, and grow within a highly-collaborative team environment
  • To succeed in this role, you should have experience building production web applications in Python using modern frameworks (we are migrating towards FastAPI, but mainly care that you’re a great developer), experience working with features powered by ML / NLP / LLMs, and a solid grasp on building reliable, production-level, web applications on the back-end
  • 1-3 years of experience doing backend web development using a modern web framework (Django, FastAPI, or Flask)
  • Exposure to AI and machine learning workflows, such as data transformation, feature engineering, and model deployment
  • Familiarity with interacting with and fine-tuning large language models or other natural language processing (NLP) technologies
  • A foundational understanding of machine learning and AI principles

Desirable

  • Experience working with cloud platforms like AWS, GCP, or Azure and familiarity with deploying scalable cloud infrastructures
  • Strong SQL skills and exposure to ETL/ELT processes and data modeling workflows
  • Comfort working in Linux/UNIX environments and with command-line tools
  • Experience in startup or small company environments where adaptability and versatility are essential
  • Familiarity with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools like Terraform

What the job involves

  • Packback is looking for a Software Engineer working on our AI Platform that will support our mission to awaken and fuel the lifelong curiosity in every student
  • As a Software 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
  • Collaborate with a team of back-end engineers to build and maintain the Python APIs and data infrastructure that powers Packback’s AI-driven writing platform
  • Research and implement machine learning models, natural language algorithms, and LLMs into features that provide feedback on student writing
  • Participate in the full software development lifecycle; including: designing, building, testing, and deploying features in a fast-paced, agile environment
  • Maintain high standards of code quality, documentation, and ensure the scalability and maintainability of our services
  • Work closely with product and cross-functional teams to align technical solutions with business goals and product requirements
  • We offer opportunities for learning and mentorship. We value people who like to wear many hats. You can get involved with the front end, back end, infrastructure and data functions

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. The latest round, invested by a leading growth equity firm, will support Packback's continued expansion as sets out to meet rising demand for better online education resources.

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Insights

Led by a woman

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back within 2 weeks

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 values

  • We are fearlessly curious
  • We are radically kind
  • We do what we say we will do
  • We never stop moving forward (no matter how small the step)
  • We earn our leadership through ownership and optimism
  • We employ an investor’s mindset

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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