Description:

Udacity is seeking Backend Software Engineers to build products that support the growing business demand.
The role involves designing, building, shipping, and maintaining new and existing microservices with production quality.
Responsibilities include participating in design and code reviews, managing cloud vendor resources, and maintaining core internal APIs.
The position impacts both internal and external customers, including Udacity students globally.
The work environment is dynamic, focusing on refining experiences and infrastructure for flexibility and scale.

Requirements:

Candidates must have at least 3+ years of professional software engineering experience in a product-oriented role with live production code.
A strong background in building scalable and low latency systems is required.
Demonstrated expertise in designing, building, delivering, and maintaining production quality microservices is essential.
Experience with languages or frameworks, particularly GoLang, Postgresql, Graphql, and web protocols, is necessary.
Candidates should have the ability to thrive in a dynamic environment and a passion for improving users' experiences through online education.

Udacity offers flexibility to work from home, with in-person collaboration spaces available in various locations.
Employees enjoy flexible working hours and paid time off.
Comprehensive medical insurance coverage is provided for employees and their dependents.
Access to employee wellness resources and initiatives, including platforms like Headspace and Modern Health, is available.
Employees receive a quarterly wellness day off and personalized career development opportunities.
There is unlimited access to Udacity courses and Nanodegrees for all employees.