Staff Software Engineer

Role Summary

• •Serve as a technical lead designing, building, and testing major software components and products.
• •Collaborate closely with Product and Design teams to create innovative software solutions.
• •Own and drive team OKRs to ensure timely and high-quality deliverables.
• •Mentor multiple teams and influence technical direction as a senior engineering leader.
• •Architect and develop large-scale, production-level code with a focus on scalability and best practices.

About the Company

• •Academia.edu is a venture-backed, profitable company focused on democratizing global research access.
• •The company fosters a mission-driven culture aiming to accelerate scientific discovery and knowledge sharing.
• •Located in San Francisco with a hybrid onsite model emphasizing collaboration and innovation in their office.
• •They serve a global community of researchers and scholars, empowering millions worldwide.
• •The company values diversity and inclusion, committed to creating an equitable work environment.

What You Should Know

• •Opportunity to work on cutting-edge AI tools that assist academics in research and peer review.
• •Role requires a strong product mindset and ability to rapidly prototype and build from zero to one.
• •Candidates should be comfortable working autonomously with diverse stakeholders and cross-functional teams.
• •Willingness to learn and work with the Ruby on Rails tech stack is essential despite varied backgrounds.
• •The position offers a competitive compensation package with comprehensive benefits and flexible work arrangements.

Key Required Skills