Software Development Engineer III - Amazon Robotics, Autonomous Mobility, AMS Amazon.com Services LLC
North Reading, MA30+ days ago
Sr Backend Software Engineer
Vista Higher Learning
- Boston, Massachusetts
- 30+ days ago
- $140,000–$150,000 Per Year
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Skills
- Amazon Web Services (AWS)unmatched
- Application Programming Interface (API)unmatched
- Artificial Intelligence (AI)unmatched
- Best Practicesunmatched
- Cloud Applicationsunmatched
- Command Lineunmatched
- Communication Skillsunmatched
- Database Designunmatched
- Database Technologyunmatched
- Design Servicesunmatched
- Elasticsearchunmatched
- Gitunmatched
- GitHubunmatched
- Higher Educationunmatched
- Internet Protocolsunmatched
- Interpersonal Skillsunmatched
- JavaScriptunmatched
- Machine Toolunmatched
- Microsoft Windows Azureunmatched
- Modeling Languagesunmatched
- MySQLunmatched
- Network Protocolsunmatched
- Performance Tuning/Optimizationunmatched
- PostgreSQLunmatched
- Python Programming/Scripting Languageunmatched
- Redisunmatched
- Rubyunmatched
- Ruby on Railsunmatched
- SQL (Structured Query Language)unmatched
- SQL Databasesunmatched
- Software Architecture Designunmatched
- Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC)unmatched
- Software Engineeringunmatched
- Team Playerunmatched
- Testingunmatched
- Time Managementunmatched
- Vue.jsunmatched
- Web Browsersunmatched
- Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG)unmatched
- Web Programmingunmatched
Description
Description
WHO ARE YOU?You are a high‑impact Senior Software Engineer driven by innovation and excited to apply your technical expertise in building and scaling solutions that have a positive impact.
WHO ARE WE?We are passionate, innovative, lifelong learners, and creative thinkers working to develop culturally authentic language learning products for K-12 schools and universities.
WHAT IS THIS ROLE ABOUT?In this Senior Software Engineer role, you will join our talented and collaborative Development team, in designing, building, and scaling backend systems while integrating AI‑powered capabilities. You will play a key role in shaping our innovative, industry‑leading language education products for the K‑12 and Higher Education markets.
OUR TECHNOLOGY STACK
- Languages/Frameworks: Ruby/Rails, JS, Vue
- Persistence: MySQL, Postgres, Redis, ElasticSearch
- Hosting: AWS
IN THIS ROLE YOU WILL:
- Participate in all aspects of the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC)
- Perform tests to optimize performance
- Write clean code to develop functioning web applications
- Work effectively and collaborate with different team members to deliver on-time and efficient projects
YOU MUST HAVE (MINIMUM REQUIRED SKILLS & EXPERIENCE)
- Bachelor’s Degree
- 7+ years of experience as a Senior Software Engineer working with Ruby, Ruby on Rails or Python+ JavaScript
- Demonstrated software architectural design experience, including data persistence and API design
- Strong understanding of Large Language Models (LLMs), LLM APIs
- Strong understanding of networking and web browser protocols
- Advanced working knowledge of *nix systems, and comfort working at terminal command line.
- Advanced SQL and DB schema design knowledge
- Advanced working knowledge of git & GitHub
- Experience collaborating with other departments/teams
- Strong communication, listening and interpersonal skills to be able to actively listen to needs and respond to audience appropriately
IDEAL IF YOU HAVE or ARE (PREFERRED SKILLS & EXPERIENCE)
- Backend/Full stack development and AI Tooling experience
- Knowledge around LLM evaluation and MLOps practices
- Experience with Sagemaker, AWS Poly, Azure Speech Service
- Experience with SQL, Postgres, Redis, Elasticsearch
- Experience building/deploying high-capacity applications in cloud environments, especially AWS
- A strong understanding of how to architect solutions for scalability and performance
- Experience with Ruby highly preferred
- Experience in ed-tech, education, language-learning or a similar industry
- Familiarity with Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) and best practices for meeting 2.1 AA compliance
LOCATION:Boston-Hybrid or Remote - Eastern US Time Zone
Position requires current residence within the United States of America and within the eastern time zone. Ideal candidates will be located within close proximity to our Boston office location and be willing to work a Tuesday and Thursday (2-day minimum) Hybrid schedule. Relocation assistance is not available.
SALARY: $140k-$150k annual base salary range
This position is salaried and is eligible for an annual incentive based on employee and organizational performance.
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- We are passionate, innovative, lifelong learners, and creative thinkers working to develop culturally authentic language learning products for K-12 schools and universities. Our benefits package includes life/health/dental/vision insurance, 401(k), educational assistance, commuter pass subsidies, generous employee referral bonuses, PTO and paid holidays.Vista Higher Learning is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, age, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, physical or mental disability, and/or protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by applicable law.ACCESSIBILITY NOTICE: If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process due to a physical or mental disability, please send an email to: [email protected]Links to OFCCP EEO POSTER & SUPPLEMENT:https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdfhttps://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/OFCCP_EEO_Supplement_Final_JRF_QA_508c.pdfIt is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.Link to the Vista Higher Learning Privacy Policy, including the California Consumer Privacy Notice: https://vistahigherlearning.com/privacy-policy
Numbers & Facts
| Location | Boston, Massachusetts |
| Industry | Printing and Publishing |
| Salary | $140,000–$150,000 Per Year |
| Company Size | 100 to 499 employees |
| Website | https://vistahigherlearning.com/about-us/careers |
About Company
Who Are We?
We are world-travelers, educators, editors, linguists, and technology enthusiasts. We’re explorers, innovators, thinkers, life-long learners, and creators. We’re a team of intellectually curious, seriously passionate, culturally minded individuals dedicated to building highly engaging and authentic print and digital language products that foster an appreciation for world languages and cultures, both in and out of the classroom.
We are a diverse team of language specialists, technology experts, client and customer advocates, developers, designers, experienced photo and media researchers, marketing aficionados, product gurus, and project Sherpas. Together, we work hard, we brainstorm, we share experiences, and we inspire each other. Together, we collaborate and innovate. Together, we push boundaries, we try new things, we challenge each other, we tackle tough problems and create solutions, and we have fun. Together, we’re transforming the world of language education and redefining what it means to learn.
We are Vista Higher Learning—and we believe in the power of language learning and the impact that language, education, and culture have on the future. Join our innovative team and discover what we can achieve together!
Benefits:
-Comprehensive Health Coverage: We offer a rich healthcare package to all employees and their families. Options are available for health, vision, dental, life, disability, and flexible spending programs.
-Work/life Balance: We know that time off from work for rest, relaxation, connecting with family and exploring the world around us. We offer paid time off and paid holidays for all employees.
-401(k): Vista Higher Learning matches 100% of up to 4% of salary after a 30 day waiting period.
-Wellness Programs: Our people are our most valuable asset, which is why we offer a variety of wellness oriented programs such as; on-site fitness classes, monthly chair massages, company-wide challenges, a wellness portal and, for employee’s enrolled in our health plan, incentives and reimbursements for achieving qualifying health goals through your medical practitioner.
-Commuter Benefits: We offer mass transit subsidies for our Boston-based employee’s for getting to and from the office.
-Tuition Reimbursement: We support learning and development and offer a tuition reimbursement program for qualifying courses per calendar year.
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