Senior Back-end Software Engineer - Remote

Overview

We are looking for talented Senior Back-end Software Engineers to help with our ongoing growth and expansion! Varsity Tutors is a live learning platform that connects students and professionals with personalized instruction to achieve any goal. To date, students have accessed more than three million hours of live instruction on the platform.

We take great pride in the quality of our code, our processes, and our services. We have a complete CI/CD software lifecycle and an evolving services-oriented-architecture hosted in AWS. We operate in a highly collaborative environment with Product and Design to build innovative and high quality learning experiences for students. At Varsity Tutors, engineers do not just write code, they actively participate in the conversation on what and how to build the systems and solutions that matter to learners all around the world.

In Short

• Join a live learning platform focused on personalized instruction.
• Work in a collaborative environment with Product and Design teams.
• Participate in the full software lifecycle from development to deployment.
• Engage with generative AI technologies to enhance learning experiences.
• Write maintainable and performant code.
• Be part of an on-call rotation and own your code end-to-end.
• Access continuous learning resources and professional development.
• Enjoy a remote-first culture with flexible working conditions.
• Receive competitive compensation and benefits.
• Contribute to a mission-driven company focused on educational impact.

Requirements

• Experience with Golang or Ruby on Rails.
• Familiarity with AWS services and deployment systems.
• Understanding of Linux and command-line tools.
• Knowledge of object-oriented design, algorithms, and data structures.
• Ability to learn new languages and technologies quickly.
• Computer Science or related degree preferred.
• Fluent in English.
• Commitment to an apolitical work environment.

Benefits

• Market-leading salary with promotion pathways and equity options.
• 401(k) plan with company match and immediate vesting.
• Flexible time off to recharge.
• Access to an all-inclusive learning membership for you and your household.
• Use of cutting-edge AI tools to enhance your workflow.
• Comprehensive health benefits including medical, dental, and vision.
• Strong parental leave policies.