We're sorry, the employer did not include salary information for this job. Unlimited or Flexible PTO, Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Parental Leave, Retirement Savings, Dependent Health, Paid Holidays, Paid Illness Leave, Paid Time Off About the Role Title: Software Engineer Location Employment Type Full time Location Type Hybrid Department Job Description: About Us Academia.edu is a venture-backed, for-profit, and profitable company based in San Francisco. We are recognized as the world’s leading platform for researchers and scholars to share work, discover research, and connect with academics globally. Our bold vision is 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 millions of scholars worldwide to push the boundaries of human understanding. We believe that academic research is a lever that improves the progress of humanity, and our commitment to this mission drives everything we do. Please note that this role is in the San Francisco Bay Area. Our office comes alive on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays! Three times a week, our Bay Area team gathers in our office located in San Francisco's Financial District (580 California St) for All Hands meetings, collaborative sessions, innovation-driven brainstorming, and events that bring us closer together. Our space has everything we need—from cozy rooms for 1:1 mentoring and focused work to larger rooms designed for team activities. Experience with the following: Designing and building systems and services that enhance user productivity on our platform. Developing communication and messaging tools to facilitate collaboration and feedback. Creating an engaging and scalable peer review system to identify and distribute high-quality academic research. Building a scalable newsfeed that highlights the latest research across all fields. Developing tools and platforms that enable academics to publish articles directly to a social networking platform. Implementing advanced search products and personalized analytics. Qualifications: 4+ years of professional software development experience designing and building large scalable systems, consumer-facing web apps, or web platforms in a Unix/Linux environment. Candidates must demonstrate strong communication skills (both verbal and written) and the ability to learn new concepts quickly. These skills are typically acquired through coursework required to complete a Bachelor's degree. Technical Skills: Willingness to learn and work with the Ruby on Rails stack. Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds and experiences. Benefits include: Comprehensive Healthcare Coverage: 100% employer-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance for you and your dependents Generous Time Off: 21 paid vacation days, 12 paid company holidays, unlimited sick days, paid parental leave, and other leaves; 6-week paid sabbatical every 4 years Flexible Work Arrangements: Flexible schedules within a hybrid environment, annual remote-office budget, monthly WFH internet stipend Competitive Compensation: Salary, 401k plan, and stock options Mission: Join a mission-driven company to accelerate and democratize the world’s research. Academia is an equal-opportunity employer and is committed to diversity and inclusion. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability.

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