What will you build?
- You'll be designing and building systems and services to make our user base more productive on our platform. You'll be working on such systems as:
- Communications and messaging tools to facilitate collaboration and feedback
- An engaging and scalable peer review system to facilitate the identification & wide-scale distribution of high-quality academic research
- A scalable newsfeed, highlighting the latest research in every field
- Tools and platforms that enable academics to publish directly on the Academia social network
- Advanced search products and personalized analytics
Requirements:
- Solid Computer Science fundamentals are a must; Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or a related major is preferred but is not a requirement; we encourage you to apply even if you don't have classic computer science training.
- Good coding habits are a must.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to build solutions and products.
- Ability and willingness to learn new languages and technologies as needed.
- Previous experience working on large-scale web apps or platforms in a Unix/Linux environment post-degree is preferred.
- Strong knowledge of web architecture and OOD/OOP concepts.
- Proficiency with Ruby, Python, or other scripting languages is preferred but not required.
- Understanding, creating, manipulating, and querying databases.
- Rest API/back-end coding.
- Web Front-end coding experience e.g. JavaScript, HTML, CSS, etc., is a plus.
Our Stack:
- Familiarity with our tech stack is a plus but NOT a must. It is more important that you be willing and able to learn new languages and technologies quickly and apply them.
- Ruby on Rails, Sidekiq
- PostgreSQL, Redis, Elasticsearch
- React + Typescript
- RSpec, Chromatic, Jest, Storybook
- CircleCI, Jenkins, Ansible, Terraform
- AWS ecosystem (EC2, S3, RDS, Redshift, many others)
Nice to Haves
- Experience in Edtech or Academia
- A stint in growth-stage tech companies during a ‘high-growth’ period, particularly with a subscription model
- Experience in launching products from inception to market (0->1)
- Background in working with Large Language Models (LLMs)
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What the Team is Saying
What We Do
Academia.edu is the world’s leading platform for researchers and scholars to share their work, discover research and connect with fellow academics globally. Our bold vision: to democratize and accelerate the world's research, enhancing the speed of scientific discovery and technological progress for the benefit of everyone. We imagine a world where accessing academic papers is effortless, keeping track of cutting-edge research is seamless and collaborating with researchers is easier than ever before. Our platform empowers hundreds of millions of scholars worldwide to push the boundaries of human understanding. We believe in the power of knowledge to change lives and the world, and our commitment to this mission drives everything we do.
Academia has attracted $39 million in investment from leading VC firms including Khosla Ventures, True Ventures, Spark Capital, and Tencent. Our work has garnered favorable attention from trade and mainstream media including UK Times, Fortune, Wired, EdTech, Venture Beat, San Francisco Business Times, The Economist, The Washington Post, TechCrunch, Scientific American, and Forbes.
Academia is a proud equal opportunity employer and we are committed to hiring and supporting a diverse workforce. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
Join us as we continue to redefine what's possible in the world of research. Discover careers that challenge, inspire and propel you toward a future where your ideas can truly change the world. At Academia.edu, we're not just shaping the future of research—we're shaping the future of possibilities.
Why Work With Us
At Academia.edu, you’ll get to work with kind humans from interesting and diverse backgrounds. You’ll have intellectually satisfying work, because everyone here loves learning and listening to new ideas. You’ll work in a collaborative environment with high visibility and impact. And you’ll be supported in your whole life by great benefits.
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Hybrid Workspace
Employees engage in a combination of remote and on-site work.
Three times a week, those of us in the Bay Area work from our office located in the Financial District for collaboration, brainstorming activities, and fun events. We support a work/life balance with generous time off and flexible daily work schedule
