Backend Engineer

• We are looking for a senior backend focused but full-stack capable engineer to work on building novel AI-powered product experiences
• This role sits at the center of developing our newest products focused on programmatic, conversationally-driven language learning and will be an instrumental contributor to the future of our company
• Building novel AI-driven product experiences and user interfaces on the web
• Full-stack engineering, but focused on creating scalable backend systems
• Debugging complex streaming issues
• Owning the entire development cycle of features, from conception to production
• You’ll be able to write code very quickly, ship frequently, and make a huge impact on our business by helping us scale our content

Benefits

• Competitive salary and equity
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Unlimited PTO
• Parental leave
• 401(k)
• Monthly wellness stipend
• Monthly language learning stipend

• The ideal candidate will have experience working in close coordination with product, design, and machine learning teams, as well as have a background in building polished consumer applications
• 5+ years of industry experience working as a Backend Engineer, preferably in a fast-paced startup environment
• Bonus: worked on an app that has been used by 1M users
• Coach and mentor other engineers
• Strong product sense: ability to think broadly/cross-functionally about product experiences
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills, and the ability to work independently or as part of a team