Staff Software Engineer - Platform at Course Hero in Redwood City, CA

Course Hero is Scaling. As a Staff Software Engineer, you will design, implement, test and maintain Course Hero’s platform. You are able to prioritize well, communicate clearly, have a consistent track record of delivery and have excellent software engineering skills. You are able to work across multiple facets of the project and manage multiple responsibilities.

Here are some ways you will make an impact:

Design, implement, test, and maintain Course Hero’s platform components in the context of a multi-tier, scalable, high-volume, and reliable distributed systems that perform 24x7

Take complete technical ownership of one or more closely related parts of the platform, and deliver tangible results with speed and quality

Design and implement automated tests and new test frameworks when necessary

Keep the platform running - troubleshoot and fix production issues, do root cause analysis, and take corrective actions

Excited by the challenge of improving resiliency and uptime

Consistently improve maintainability and stability of the codebase

Learn and grow – expand your skills and responsibilities

Are you our Next Staff Software Engineer?

You have a solid understanding of object-oriented and functional programming

Hands-on experience with developing and maintaining distributed systems

Modern engineering languages (Python, Go), microservices SOA architecture

Working knowledge of modern operating systems and networking

Proven skills in performance monitoring and scalability analysis

Ability to quickly understand technical and business requirements and be able to translate into technical design and implementation

BS degree in Computer Science, a similar technical field of study, or have equivalent practical experience

8+ years of relevant industry experience

Bonus Points

Experience with Docker and Kubernetes

Experience with cloud technologies like AWS, Google Cloud, or Microsoft Azure

Benefits & Perks:

Competitive salary and stock options

Full medical coverage (medical, dental, vision)

401(k) program with match

Education Reimbursement

Quarterly team events and outings (Sporting Events, Escape Rooms, Go-Kart Racing, Karaoke, Bowling and much more)

Free lunches twice a week, on-site cafe discount, plus an endless snack and drink supply

Onsite gym – Pacific Shores Center – Classes – Pool – Spa – Rock Wall - Massages

Commuter benefits, shuttle service from Redwood City, and cell-phone allowance

Local move benefit to move within 10 miles of our office

8 hours per quarter paid time for volunteering for a cause of your choice