Senior SEO Software Engineer

Course Hero is scaling! We’re looking for a Senior Software Engineer - SEO to join our team! Our engineering teams release code every day to millions of people, so we're looking for someone who can embrace challenges, design new systems, and iterate quickly. Our projects are big ­­- many terabytes of data and millions of users around the world - ­­but our teams are small, so you’ll see projects from start to finish and work closely with product and analysts to ensure successful results. We expect you to thrive in a fast-paced, high-growth environment, and adapt to ever-changing business & SEO needs.

On the technical front, we are migrating our platform to microservices. Join our talented team to build modern apps using React and Go microservices. This is a unique opportunity to learn and grow with the company.

Here are some ways you will make an impact:

• Design, develop, test, deploy, maintain, and improve software pertaining to SEO
• Identify and evaluate new technologies to improve Course Hero’s technical SEO
• Identify SEO best practices and areas for improvement and drive those initiatives
• Design complex systems and lead technical solutions
• Mentor junior engineers
• Work closely with our product and design teams to define feature specifications

Are you our next SEO Engineer? 

• 5+ years of software development experience.
• You have a passion for SEO and ability and willingness to learn fast.
• You have a very strong technical background in Go, JavaScrip, PHP, or similar programming languages.
• You have a strong understanding of relational and non-relational databases.
• You are detail-oriented, resourceful and able to manage shifting priorities.
• You work well with others in a collaborative team environment.
• You have an appreciation for statistical analysis and the power of data-driven decisions.
• You have a deep sense of ownership.

Bonus Points 

• You have experience with A/B testing.
• You are familiar with tools such as Google Search Console, Google Analytics, Screaming Frog, and Botify.
• You have Scrum or other agile experience.

Benefits & Perks!

• 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