**About Subject** :
Subject is an educational technology startup on a mission to revolutionize
classroom experiences. Backed by Kleiner Perkins, SoftBank Opportunity Fund,
Owl Ventures, and others, we're fostering a global community of students by
providing on-demand, engaging learning experiences. Our vibrant team, based in
LA, is expanding quickly as we aim to disrupt the education landscape.
**Mission** :
To maximize the potential of all learners and educators regardless of zip
code.
**Vision** :
Revolutionize education by empowering all students the ability to outperform
their current trajectory by several notches. We will change the world by
creating a far more educated society with more students graduating high school
and going to better universities.
**Our Values** :
Education Obsessed
We are obsessed with providing students, educators, and administrators with
the best learning experience possible. Learning success is the mission of this
company. Prioritize user experience always. We vigorously seek out feedback
from students, educators, and teammates. Each critique is an opportunity to
improve. We will constantly iterate in order to best service our users. We
will be the best at listening and learning.We understand that every student we
impact changes the world.
Championship Sports Team
We are building a championship sports team, which values teammates embodying
team success over individual success. We look for teammates who take on a no
job is beneath you mentality, embrace any role that pushes the company
forward, and looks forward to celebrating our wins together as a team. Grit is
paramount to our mission. We will do our best work together. We uphold
exceptional standards in all we do, achieving excellence in ourselves, our
collaboration, and the outcomes of our work. We are not just team players; we
are all-stars. Our passion for the company's growth and the impact we can make
on millions of lives drives us to go the extra mile. We are dedicated,
passionate, and always ready to do what it takes to succeed. We hold each
other accountable to the highest standards in all we do.
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Speed
We value speed above all else. We fully support teammates making mistakes by
prioritizing speed. Speed of iteration beats quality of iteration. Always
prioritize integrity. We must persevere and learn as quickly as possible.
While others may choose to deliberate, we believe in the power of making
informed decisions swiftly and confidently. We stay one step ahead, turning
tomorrow's possibilities into today's achievements. How fast do you respond to
teammates? To customers? It matters - how fast you respond is indicative of
how fast you make decisions. Be faster. We never put off to later what we can
do now to deliver impact.
Empathy
Our empathy strengthens us, fostering understanding and support among team
members while driving innovation and success in our product and company. We
deeply value the humanity of each member of our team, recognizing and
appreciating the diverse perspectives and experiences that each of us brings.
Our ability to empathize, to truly understand and support one another, is our
strength. This deep connection fuels our creativity, drives our innovation,
and builds a product and a company that is not only successful but also deeply
meaningful.We are our best because we connect, understand, and lift each other
up.
**The Team** :
We are product engineers, with passion and pride for our speed, calculated
risk-taking, and ownership mentality. As a close-knit group, we are driven by
the desire to serve students above all else, valuing positivity, authenticity,
and empathy in our collaborative efforts. We work tirelessly to design,
develop, and refine our product - a robust learning management system
complemented by a rich, interactive community of learners.
**The Opportunity** :
As a Senior Software Engineer at Subject, you'll not only lead mission-
critical and groundbreaking projects, you'll help shape the future of our
product. You'll tackle intricate technical puzzles, elevate our core systems,
mentor a highly talented team of engineers, and be a key part of advancing our
technology and product vision.
Responsibilities:
Strategic Leadership: Steer technical projects from concept to deployment,
ensuring alignment with business objectives.
Quality Advocacy: Uphold and champion superior code quality, system
reliability, and performance standards.
Mentorship: Share your expertise, mentor colleagues, and foster a
collaborative and inclusive team culture.
Problem-Solving: Tackle and resolve challenging production issues, enhancing
system resilience.
Innovation & Speed: Balance high-quality code standards with efficient
delivery, accelerating our market presence.
Cross-Functional Collaboration: Engage with diverse teams to synergize efforts
toward shared business milestones.
Technical Expertise: Offer deep technical insights during brainstorming
sessions, architectural design, and code reviews.
Process Excellence: Contribute to refining our engineering methodologies,
ensuring we operate at peak efficiency.
What You Bring:
Driven & Solution-Focused: Your self-motivation and positive attitude drive
you to find creative solutions.
Team-Centric: You thrive in a collaborative environment, valuing collective
success as your own.
Communication Skills: Articulate complex technical concepts with clarity,
influencing decisions and strategies.
Passion for Excellence: Commitment to software quality, scalability, and
continuous enhancement of processes.
Tech Proficiency: 4+ years of experience in front-end technologies, with a
focus on Next.js and TypeScript. Familiarity with Vercel is a plus.
Technical Versatility: Proficiency in Docker, AWS or GCP, CI/CD pipelines, and
unit/integration testing (Jest or similar). Backend experience with Node.js
and Postgres is a plus.
**Equal Opportunity for All**
Subject is an equal opportunity employer. We strive to create a workplace that
amplifies, nurtures, and empowers unique identities and experiences. We
strongly encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds.
For individuals who require an accommodation during the interview process,
please advise your company contact.
**Total Rewards**
At Subject, we understand that our team is at their best when they are happy,
healthy, and feel supported. To this end, we offer generous health and dental
benefits for you and your family. Moreover, we offer formal growth
opportunities, learning and development resources, catered breakfast and
lunch, and much more.
Beyond the cash compensation, all Subject employees are eligible to
participate in our equity incentive plan, allowing them to receive stock
options per the terms of the agreement. Please note that individual
compensation packages are tailored to reflect various factors unique to each
candidate. These factors include career level, skills, experience, specific
geographic location qualifications, and other job-related elements.
