Senior Software Engineer, Premium

Academia.edu, a profitable venture-backed company in San Francisco, is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join their mission of democratizing and accelerating world research. This role offers a hybrid work environment with in-office days on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays at their Financial District location.

The position requires a seasoned engineer with 5+ years of experience who will work on critical features affecting the company's bottom line. You'll be responsible for building and maintaining large-scale systems, working with technologies like Ruby on Rails, PostgreSQL, React, and AWS. The role involves full-stack development, from frontend implementations to backend services, with a focus on payment systems and academic research tools.

The ideal candidate should have strong technical judgment, collaborative skills, and experience with modern web technologies. While expertise in specific technologies like Ruby or Python is valued, willingness to learn new technologies is essential. You'll work on exciting projects including A/B testing tools, AI-powered grant application features, and academic impact analysis systems.

Benefits are comprehensive, including fully paid healthcare, generous vacation time, flexible work arrangements, and competitive compensation with stock options. The company maintains a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion, fostering an environment where innovative ideas can flourish.

This is an excellent opportunity for a senior engineer who wants to make a meaningful impact on global research while working with cutting-edge technologies in a collaborative, mission-driven environment.