Back-end Engineer

Woolf is a pioneering education technology company that's revolutionizing higher education by creating a platform that enables institutions to offer accredited degree programs globally. As a Backend Engineer at Woolf, you'll be at the forefront of building the technical infrastructure that powers this educational innovation. The role combines traditional backend engineering with modern AI integration, using technologies like Node.js, tRPC, and various GCP services.

You'll be working in a cloud-native environment, building and maintaining scalable services that support the company's mission to make high-quality education more accessible worldwide. The tech stack includes cutting-edge tools like Gemini and Vertex AI for AI capabilities, along with robust infrastructure components including GCP, Cloud Run, Kubernetes, and various database solutions like Spanner, PostgreSQL, and BigQuery.

This is an ideal position for an engineer who's passionate about education technology and wants to make a global impact. You'll be part of a distributed, remote-first team backed by leading Silicon Valley investors, working on meaningful problems in education accessibility. The role offers the flexibility of remote work, significant growth opportunities, and the chance to shape the future of higher education through technology.

The position requires a balance of technical expertise and collaborative skills, as you'll be working closely with product and engineering teams while taking ownership of critical backend systems. While AI is an important tool in the stack, the emphasis is on building reliable, scalable, and maintainable systems that form the backbone of Woolf's educational platform.