Senior Software Engineer, Premium - Remote

Overview

Academia.edu is a venture-backed, for-profit company based in San Francisco, recognized as the world’s leading platform for researchers and scholars to share work, discover research, and connect globally. We aim to democratize and accelerate research to enhance scientific discovery and technological progress.

In Short

• Join a mission-driven company focused on redefining research.
• Work collaboratively in a hybrid environment, with office presence three days a week.
• Design and build systems that enhance user productivity.
• Iterate quickly on projects with cross-functional teams.
• Maintain reliability of critical systems.
• Utilize a modern tech stack including Ruby on Rails and React.
• Contribute to features that impact the company’s bottom line.
• Flexible work arrangements and competitive benefits.
• 5+ years of software development experience required.
• Commitment to diversity and inclusion in the workplace.

Requirements

• Strong technical judgment and collaborative skills.
• Proficiency in Ruby, Python, or Node.js.
• Experience with databases and API development.
• Understanding of data structures and algorithms.
• Willingness to learn new technologies.
• Experience with payment systems (Stripe, Braintree) is a plus.
• Web front-end coding experience is beneficial.
• 5+ years of experience in software development.
• Ability to work in a Unix/Linux environment.
• Experience with A/B testing tools is a plus.

Benefits

• 100% employer-paid healthcare for you and dependents.
• 21 paid vacation days and unlimited sick days.
• Flexible work schedules and hybrid work environment.
• Competitive salary, 401k plan, and stock options.
• 6-week paid sabbatical every 4 years.
• Mission-driven work environment.
• Annual remote-office budget and monthly internet stipend.
• Inclusive and diverse workplace culture.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.
• Engaging work that impacts global research efforts.