Fullstack Engineer

Summary

Join DeepLearning.AI, a leading educational technology company, as a Fullstack Developer to build a prototype for a new product focused on college admissions. This remote contractor position, open to US-based candidates within three time zones of California, requires expertise in front-end and back-end development, visual product design, and user experience. You will build and test applications, manage databases, and ensure software responsiveness and security. The ideal candidate is a creative self-starter comfortable working independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment. This role reports to the General Manager of the new business unit. DeepLearning.AI offers a collaborative and supportive work environment.

Requirements

• Experience developing desktop applications from scratch
• Familiarity with common stacks
• Knowledge of multiple front-end languages and libraries (e.g. HTML/ CSS, JavaScript)
• Knowledge of multiple object-oriented languages (e.g. Java, Python) and multiple frameworks (e.g. Angular, React, Node.js)
• Familiarity with databases (e.g. MySQL, MongoDB), web servers (e.g. Apache) and UI/UX design
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to have in-depth technical discussions with both the engineering team and business people
• Excellent English language skills
• Self-starter and comfort working in an early-stage environment
• Ability to prototype, build, ship and iterate quickly on software products
• Strong project management and organizational skills
• You must either already possess or be eligible to obtain authorization to work

Responsibilities

• Build the front-end of applications through appealing visual design
• Develop and manage well-functioning databases and applications
• Test software to ensure responsiveness and efficiency
• Troubleshoot, debug and upgrade software
• Create security and data protection settings
• Build features and applications

Preferred Qualifications

• BSc in Computer Science, Mathematics or similar field; Master’s or PhD degree is a plus
• Understanding of AI/ML models
• Understanding of big data tools, including Hadoop, Spark, Kafka, etc
• Experience with consumer applications and data handling
• Familiarity with data privacy regulations and best practices

Benefits

• Being part of a world-class team of subject matter experts from various fields (marketing, operations, product, etc.) trying to change the world
• Work across cultural and geographical lines alongside our offices in different parts of the world
• The opportunity to be exceptionally creative with your high-impact ideas