Senior Back End Software Engineer

Course Hero is scaling! As a Senior Software Engineer, you will design, implement, test and maintain Course Hero’s platform. You are able to prioritize well, communicate clearly, have a consistent track record of delivery and have excellent software engineering skills. You are able to work across multiple facets of the project and manage multiple responsibilities.

We recently just launched our Engineering blog! Click here to learn about our engineering goals, our projects and innovations, and our falling forward and growth mindset mentality at Course Hero. 

Here are some ways you will make an impact:

• Design, implement, test, and maintain Course Hero’s platform components in the context of a multi-tier, scalable, high-volume, and reliable distributed systems that perform 24x7
• Take complete technical ownership of one or more closely related parts of the platform, and deliver tangible results with speed and quality
• Design and implement automated tests and new test frameworks when necessary
• Keep the platform running - troubleshoot and fix production issues, do root cause analysis, and take corrective actions
• Excited by the challenge of improving resiliency and uptime
• Consistently improve maintainability and stability of the codebase
• Learn and grow – expand your skills and responsibilities

Are you our next Senior Software Engineer? 

• You have a solid understanding of object-oriented and functional programming
• Hands-on experience with developing and maintaining distributed systems
• Modern engineering languages (Python, Go), microservices SOA architecture
• Working knowledge of modern operating systems and networking
• Proven skills in performance monitoring and scalability analysis
• Ability to quickly understand technical and business requirements and be able to translate into technical design and implementation
• BS degree in Computer Science, a similar technical field of study, or have equivalent practical experience
• 5+ years of relevant industry experience

Bonus Points 

• Experience with Docker and Kubernetes
• Experience with cloud technologies like AWS, Google Cloud, or Microsoft Azure

• Competitive salary, annual bonus, and RSUs
• Medical coverage, including full dental and vision
• Life and disability benefits
• 401(k) program (US)  / retirement savings plan (Canada) with company match
• One month paid sabbatical after 5 years at the company
• Education reimbursement
• Professional development workshops & industry conferences
• Paid parental leave
• Flexible work schedule
• Social responsibility program (volunteer time off and donation matching)
• Annual wellness stipend
• Monthly tech stipend
• Annual family planning stipend
• Monthly snack boxes delivered to your door
• Cell phone allowance