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Join Udacity as a Back-end Engineer II, where you'll collaborate on building scalable, robust, and high-performance back-end systems for our Enterprise products.

Responsibilities: You will develop, test, and maintain back-end services and APIs, implement secure systems, optimize performance, and participate in code reviews among other key tasks.

Skills: Experience with back-end technologies like Go, Node.js, Python, and GraphQL, along with proficiency in relational databases such as PostgreSQL and knowledge of modern web security protocols are essential for this role.

Qualifications: 2-3+ years of professional experience in software engineering, with a strong understanding of scalable systems and production-quality microservices.

Location: This is a remote role for candidates authorized to work in the United States, excluding certain states.

Compensation: $110000 - $120000 / Annually

The Udacity Enterprise Engineering team is seeking Back-End Software Engineers to build and enhance our Enterprise products. You will collaborate closely with Product, Design, and Operations teams to create and improve cutting-edge systems that empower customers, mentors, staff, and students. Your work will play a pivotal role in delivering robust, scalable, and high-performance applications that support a personalized and seamless learning experience.

Responsibilities:

● Develop, test, and maintain scalable back-end services, APIs, and microservices.

● Design and implement robust, secure, and reliable systems to handle complex workflows.

● Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather requirements and create solutions tailored to Enterprise needs.

● Optimize existing back-end systems for performance, scalability, and maintainability.

● Implement and enforce best practices for code quality, testing, deployment, and documentation.

● Troubleshoot and resolve back-end system issues, ensuring high availability.

● Participate in code reviews, team discussions, and contribute to a culture of continuous improvement.

What We Value:

● 2–3+ years of professional software engineering experience in a product-oriented, live production environment.

● Strong background in building scalable, reliable, and low-latency systems.

● Demonstrated expertise in designing, building, delivering, and maintaining production-quality microservices.

● Experience with back-end frameworks and technologies, such as Go, Node.js, Python, and GraphQL.

● Proficiency in working with relational databases like PostgreSQL.

● Nice-to-haves: experience with AWS, Docker, Kubernetes, and familiarity with CI/CD pipelines.

● Strong understanding of modern web protocols, security concerns, and system integrations.

● Ability to thrive in a fast-moving environment with a focus on delivering impact.

● Passionate about solving complex technical problems and creating amazing user experiences.

Location: While this is a remote role, applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States of America on a full-time basis.

Compensation: The average base pay for this position is between $110,000 - $120,000, depending on experience and location.

Benefits:

Experience a rewarding work environment with Udacity's perks and benefits!

● Flexibility of working from home, with in-person collaboration spaces in Mountain View, Cairo, Dubai, and Noida.

● Flexible working hours.

● Paid time off.

● Comprehensive medical insurance coverage for you and your dependents.

● Employee wellness resources and initiatives (access to wellness platforms like Headspace, Modern Health).

● Quarterly wellness day off.

● Personalized career development.

● Unlimited access to Udacity courses and Nanodegrees.

Location: We will consider qualified candidates currently based in the United States, with the exception of the following states: Alaska, Delaware, Hawaii, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Vermont, Wisconsin, Wyoming. Relocation assistance will not be offered