About Us
We are a well-funded, VC-backed startup founded by experienced entrepreneurs with successful past exits. Our vision is to democratize personalized and affordable learning for students worldwide, empowering the bottom 80% of learners to unlock their true potential.
Role Overview
As a Backend Engineer, you will be part of the core engineering team, working closely with the leadership and product team to build a global-scale education platform. You will take end-to-end ownership of features, solving challenges across scalability, system design, performance optimization, and integrations. Your contributions will have a direct impact on millions of students globally.
Responsibilities
- Design and develop scalable APIs and microservices using Node.js (or equivalent frameworks).
- Optimize backend systems for performance, security, and reliability.
- Collaborate with product managers, designers, and frontend engineers to deliver seamless features.
- Contribute to architectural decisions, system design, and technology stack choices.
- Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code following best practices.
- Monitor, debug, and continuously improve backend systems.
- Stay updated with emerging backend technologies and implement innovative solutions.
Desired Qualifications & Skills
2+ years of professional backend development experience.Strong proficiency with Node.js, Express.js, or similar frameworks.Solid understanding of web application architecture, databases (SQL / NoSQL), and caching strategies.Experience with cloud platforms (AWS / GCP / Azure), CI / CD pipelines, and containerization (Docker / Kubernetes) is a plus.Ability to analyze complex problems and design scalable, efficient solutions.Strong logical reasoning, quick learning ability, and a proactive mindset.What We Offer
Competitive salary aligned with experience and skillset.Significant ESOPs as part of the early team.High-growth career trajectory with direct exposure to founders.Performance-based incentives and rapid advancement opportunities.A culture of ownership, innovation, and continuous learning.Hiring Process
Introductory callOne or two technical / product discussionsFinal offer