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 call
- One or two technical/product discussions
- Final offer