Staff Back-End Engineer - Remote

Overview

We are looking for a Back-End Staff Software Engineer to join us on our mission to help people learn!

This is a great opportunity to work with an amazing team and drive the technology of learning products and platforms. We operate in a highly collaborative environment with Product and Design to build experiences that matter to our customers. At Nerdy, 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 our customers. If you love your customers as much as we do, we'd love to hear from you.

The Staff Engineer will assume a dual role as a technical leader and a visionary for our highly complex and high-performing systems. In this capacity, they will not only provide technical guidance and mentorship to the team but also play a pivotal role in shaping and driving the overarching vision of our system.

In Short

• Technical Leadership: Serve as the technical point of reference for the squad and broader engineering team, ensuring best practices and architectural standards are upheld.
• Solution Design: Lead the design and architectural discussions, making pivotal decisions on technologies, frameworks, and design patterns.
• Code Quality: Advocate for and ensure the delivery of high-quality, maintainable, and scalable code. Conduct regular code reviews and provide mentorship to team members.
• Collaboration: Work closely with product managers, designers, and other stakeholders to understand requirements, provide technical insights, and ensure the timely delivery of features.
• Strategy and Vision: Contribute to the engineering department's strategy and vision, bringing innovative ideas to improve our customer-facing experiences.
• Problem Solving: Address complex technical challenges, innovate solutions, and optimize existing systems for scalability and performance.
• Team Development: Mentor and develop team members, helping them to grow in their technical roles and careers.

Requirements

• Minimum of 10 years of software engineering experience with a proven track record of working on complex systems.
• Experience with one or more of our core programming languages: Go, Ruby, Python.
• Explicit mentoring of senior-level engineers regularly, leading to results.
• Significant experience in AWS-based cloud architecture environments.
• In-depth knowledge of modern software engineering practices, design patterns, and architectures.
• Experienced with AI-native tools that enhance productivity and speed (Cursor, Make.com, Supabase, Netlify, Claude Code, n8n, Firecrawl, ChatGPT, Grok, Bolt, Vercel, etc).
• Ability to communicate complex technical concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Demonstrated experience in collaborating with multidisciplinary teams.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
• A strong owner willing to roll up their sleeves. This role includes coding and reviewing the code of others.
• Ability to implement customer-facing solutions that solve the customers’ true needs.
• Nerdy is an apolitical company focused solely on helping people learn, and we achieve the most when united in this mission.

Benefits

• Competitive Compensation & Advancement: Market-leading salary paired with clear promotion pathways and equity (RSUs) - become an owner in our success.
• Retirement Made Simple: 401(k) plan with company match and immediate vesting.
• A Remote-First Culture: We embrace flexibility across time zones and working styles to attract top talent and meet learners where they are.
• Flexible Time Off: Recharge on your terms, ensuring maximum productivity.
• Continuous Learning: Access an all-inclusive learning membership for you and your household, including 1:1 tutoring hours, unlimited on-demand classes, and our full suite of learning products and services.
• Supercharge with AI: Leverage cutting-edge AI tools to accelerate your workflow.
• You’re Covered: Medical, dental, vision, life, STD & LTD plans plus strong maternity, paternity, and adoption leaves - numerous options for you and your family.