Remote Staff Software Engineer (SF)

Summary

Join us as we continue to redefine what's possible in the world of research at Academia.edu! We're looking for a Technical Lead to design, build, and test major software components, systems, features, and products. As a key member of our team, you'll collaborate with Product and Design to build innovative software products and solutions.

Requirements

• Good coding habits are a must
• Knowledge and use of common data structures and algorithms to solve problems
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to build solutions and products
• Ability and willingness to learn new languages and technologies as needed
• 7+yrs. professional software development experience designing and building large scalable systems, consumer-facing web apps, or web platforms in a Unix/Linux environment
• Experience as a technical team lead, influencing the work of multiple teams on projects
• Experience as the technical owner of key projects
• Experience architecting, implementing, and testing large-scale production-level code
• Proven record solving complex product development problems
• Professional coding proficiency with one of the following: Ruby, Python, or Node.js+Javascript or Node.js+Typescript
• Must be willing to learn/use a Ruby on Rails stack
• A solid understanding of database modeling, data manipulation, and querying is a must
• Rest API coding in a scripting language
• Web Front-end coding experience, e.g., JavaScript, Typescript, React.js, a plus

Responsibilities

• Technical lead for designing, building, and testing major software components, systems, features, and products
• Collaborate with Product and Design to build innovative software products and solutions
• Own team OKRs for timely, high-quality outcomes
• Influence and mentor multiple teams as a technical leader
• Architect, build, and test large-scale production-level code
• Solve complex product development problems and adhere to best practices

Benefits

• Comprehensive Healthcare Coverage: 100% employer-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance for you and your dependents
• Generous Time Off: 21 paid vacation days, 12 paid company holidays, and unlimited sick days; paid parental leave and other leaves for life’s needs; 6-week paid sabbatical every 4 years
• Flexible Work Arrangements : Flexible daily schedules within a hybrid work environment, annual remote-office budget, and monthly WFH internet stipend
• Competitive Compensation: Competitive salary, 401k plan, and stock options