Academia.edu is a venture-backed, for-profit, and profitable company based in San Francisco. We are recognized as the world’s leading platform for researchers and scholars to share work, discover research, and connect with academics globally. Our bold vision is to democratize and accelerate the world's research, enhancing the speed of scientific discovery and technological progress for the benefit of everyone. We imagine a world where accessing academic papers is effortless, keeping track of cutting-edge research is seamless and collaborating with researchers is easier than ever before. Our platform empowers millions of scholars worldwide to push the boundaries of human understanding. We believe in the power of knowledge to change lives and the world, and our commitment to this mission drives everything we do.

Join us as we continue to redefine what's possible in the world of research. Discover careers that challenge, inspire and propel you toward a future where your ideas can truly change the world. At Academia.edu, we're not just shaping the future of research—we're shaping the future of possibilities.

Please note that this role is in the San Francisco Bay Area.

Our office comes alive on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays! Three times a week, our Bay Area team gathers in our office located in San Francisco's Financial District for All Hands meetings, collaborative sessions, innovation-driven brainstorming, and events that bring us closer together. Our space has everything we need—from cozy rooms for 1:1 mentoring and focused work to larger rooms designed for team activities.

What we're looking for

Our ideal candidates have experience working full stack and are excited about owning product and engineering initiatives. Experience scaling web applications with an increasing user base into the millions is desirable.

What will you build?

You'll be designing and building systems and services to make our user base more productive on our platform. You'll be working on such systems as:
Communications and messaging tools to facilitate collaboration and feedback
An engaging and scalable peer review system to facilitate the identification & wide-scale distribution of high-quality academic research
A scalable newsfeed, highlighting the latest research in every field
Tools and platforms that enable academics to publish directly on the Academia social network
Advanced search products and personalized analytics

Requirements:

Solid Computer Science fundamentals are a must; Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or a related major is preferred but is not a requirement; we encourage you to apply even if you don't have classic computer science training.
Good coding habits are a must.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to build solutions and products.
Ability and willingness to learn new languages and technologies as needed.
Previous experience working on large-scale web apps or platforms in a Unix/Linux environment post-degree is preferred.
Strong knowledge of web architecture and OOD/OOP concepts.
Proficiency with Ruby, Python, or other scripting languages is preferred but not required.
Understanding, creating, manipulating, and querying databases.
Rest API/back-end coding.
Web Front-end coding experience e.g. JavaScript, HTML, CSS, etc., is a plus.

Our Stack:

Familiarity with our tech stack is a plus but NOT a must. It is more important that you be willing and able to learn new languages and technologies quickly and apply them.
Ruby on Rails, Sidekiq
PostgreSQL, Redis, Elasticsearch
React + Typescript
RSpec, Chromatic, Jest, Storybook
CircleCI, Jenkins, Ansible, Terraform
AWS ecosystem (EC2, S3, RDS, Redshift, many others)

Nice to Haves

Experience in Edtech or Academia
A stint in growth-stage tech companies during a ‘high-growth’ period, particularly with a subscription model
Experience in launching products from inception to market (0->1)
Background in working with Large Language Models (LLMs)

We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds and experiences.

Benefits

Comprehensive Healthcare Coverage: 100% employer-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance for you and your dependents

Generous Time Off: 21 paid vacation days, 12 paid company holidays, and unlimited sick days; paid parental leave and other leaves for life’s needs; 6-week paid sabbatical every 4 years

Flexible Work Arrangements: Flexible daily schedules within a hybrid work environment, annual remote-office budget, and monthly WFH internet stipend

Competitive Compensation: Competitive salary, 401k plan, and stock options

Mission-Driven Company: Join a mission-driven company to accelerate and democratize the world’s research

Learn more on our Careers Page!

Academia is a proud equal-opportunity employer and we are committed to hiring and supporting a diverse workforce. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

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