Full-Time

Sr. Fullstack Engineer

Math & Science

Posted on 11/15/2024

Khan Academy

Khan Academy

1,001-5,000 employees

Provides free online educational resources

Compensation Overview

$137.9k - $154.1kAnnually

+ Exceptional performers can earn well in excess of this range

Senior

Remote in USA

Remote work is allowed only for candidates based in the continental US, Hawaii, and Canada.

Category
Full-Stack Engineering
Software Engineering
Required Skills
JavaScript
HTML/CSS
Requirements
  • 5+ years experience building world-class product experiences for an interactive web-app. In particular, you have built and maintained scalable backend services, as well as complex, stateful frontend user interfaces.
  • Strong frontend development background, including proper semantic HTML utilization, modern CSS techniques, and crafting efficient JavaScript functionality.
  • Experience building delightful user experiences, using accessible code, elegant styling, and intuitive interactions.
  • 5+ years working with databases and defining data structures.
  • Experience building and maintaining complex software. You’ll join us in writing clean, maintainable software that solves hard problems. You’ll write testable, quality code. You’ll push the team and the mission forward with your contributions.
  • Strong communication, thoughtfulness, and desire to give and receive regular feedback.
  • Proven cross-cultural competency skills demonstrating self-awareness, awareness of others, and the ability to adopt inclusive perspectives, attitudes, and behaviors to drive inclusion and belonging throughout the organization.
  • Empathy for learners around the world. You love learning and are excited about helping others learn to love learning. You’re motivated to learn new things and share what you learn with the world.
  • A motivation for Khan Academy's mission 'to provide a free world-class education for anyone, anywhere.'
Desired Qualifications
  • Accessibility knowledge is a plus.

Khan Academy offers free online educational resources and courses for students of all ages. The platform provides instructional videos, practice exercises, and a personalized learning dashboard that allows users to learn at their own pace. Students can access a wide range of subjects, including math, science, history, and more, making it a comprehensive learning tool. Unlike traditional educational institutions, Khan Academy focuses on accessibility and affordability, ensuring that anyone with an internet connection can benefit from its resources. The goal of Khan Academy is to democratize education and empower learners around the world by providing high-quality educational materials for free.

Company Size

1,001-5,000

Company Stage

Grant

Total Funding

$15.8M

Headquarters

Palo Alto, California

Founded

2006

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Khan Academy's partnerships expand its reach and resources, enhancing educational offerings.
  • Growing demand for personalized learning tools boosts Khan Academy's relevance and adoption.
  • Increased philanthropic funding supports Khan Academy's mission to democratize education.

What critics are saying

  • Reliance on AI tools raises concerns about data privacy and security.
  • Partnership with Microsoft may limit flexibility in technology choices.
  • Resistance from educators towards AI tools in humanities subjects could hinder adoption.

What makes Khan Academy unique

  • Khan Academy offers a mastery-based learning system for personalized student progress.
  • The platform provides free SAT, LSAT, and Praxis prep in collaboration with major organizations.
  • Khan Academy's AI tool, Khanmigo, enhances learning with GPT-4 technology.

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Benefits

Competitive salaries

Health and wellness benefits

Flexible time off

401(k) + matching

Affinity groups

Paid parental leave

Fun virtual events

Company News

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When Khan Academy Inc. launched Khanmigo Writing Coach this fall, the irony was not lost on me that of all the things humanities teachers would say they need right now, "more AI" is probably not on the list.

Edukida
Nov 21st, 2024
Khan Academy Launches Free AI Tool Khanmigo for Indian Teachers

Khan Academy launches free AI tool Khanmigo for indian teachers.

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Nov 8th, 2024
Earn College Credit Through SNHU with Khan Academy

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GeekWire
May 21st, 2024
Microsoft will make Khan Academy's Khanmigo AI tool free to U.S. teachers in cloud shift

Khanmigo for Teachers integrates with Khan Academy content and streamlines the process of creating lesson plans, quizzes, and other tasks, with the goal of freeing up more of teachers' time to work directly with students.

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