Staff Backend Engineer

2 days ago


San Francisco, California, United States Cambly Full time
About Cambly

We're on a mission to revolutionize English education by providing high-quality learning experiences to students worldwide. Our platform connects English learners with tutors, and we're building a marketplace and school that's changing the way people learn.

We're seeking a talented Staff Backend Engineer to join our team. As a key member of our engineering team, you'll play a crucial role in shaping our consumer-facing experience, scaling our Python backend, and driving innovation.

Key Responsibilities
  • Lead initiatives to improve our learning experience, determining when to build for scale and when to keep things simple.
  • Collaborate with other backend engineers as a sounding board on critical technical decisions and designs.
  • Ensure our team and codebase are making the right investments to maintain speed and quality.
Requirements
  • 8+ years of experience building and shipping Python backend features quickly as part of a team.
  • Technical leadership experience designing, building, and scaling high-availability production infrastructure.
  • Experience working with MongoDB (or other databases) in production.
  • A passion for learning and a willingness to dive into new and unfamiliar technologies.
  • A product-minded approach to engineering, with a focus on delivering high-quality experiences.
What We Offer
  • Cash flow positive for the greater part of the last 6 years.
  • 60M VC backed, with a commitment to responsible growth.
  • A hybrid first company with a focus on work-life balance.
  • Catered lunches, 100% medical, dental, and vision coverage, and a matching 401k.
  • 20 days of true, unbothered PTO, and an end-of-year shutdown.
  • A family-friendly environment with a strong culture and values.
Location and Compensation

This role is based in the San Francisco Bay Area, with a competitive salary range of $160,000-$220,000 USD. We offer pre-IPO stock options and a comprehensive benefits package.

We're proud to be a highly inclusive company and an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We welcome every background, identity, abilities, and mindset to join us on our mission to make high-quality English education accessible to all.



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