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Notability

Engineer, Backend

San Francisco$120k–$175kfull-timemidAdded today

About this role

Notability seeks an early-career backend engineer to build and maintain core systems powering the learning platform. You'll own features across the entire backend stack—from APIs to databases to scalability—while shipping stable, well-tested code and collaborating closely with cross-functional teams.

What you'll do

  • Own core backend features across the full stack, from client API interactions to database queries
  • Ship stable, readable, well-tested code serving the entire Notability business
  • Communicate clearly in writing, conversation, and through AI tools with crisp problem statements and honest status updates
  • Drive work to completion by navigating ambiguity, incorporating feedback, and handling edge cases
  • Jump into unfamiliar areas to solve challenging technical problems
  • Continuously improve through feedback from mentors and peers while mentoring others

What they're looking for

  • Backend development with demonstrated shipped products
  • Web fundamentals including browser, network, async behavior, and application state
  • AI coding tools and modern development workflows
  • TypeScript and modern web code (nice to have)
  • GraphQL (nice to have)
  • Docker and infrastructure as code (nice to have)
  • Google Cloud Platform or Amazon Web Services (nice to have)
  • LLM APIs and AI-assisted development (nice to have)

Benefits

  • Competitive base salary, bonuses, and profit sharing
  • Stock option equity awards
  • Fully covered healthcare (medical, dental, vision) for you and family
  • Hybrid work with minimum two days onsite in downtown San Francisco
  • Flexible work schedule and time off with focus on work-life balance
  • Modern office near BART/Muni with height-adjustable desks and well-stocked kitchen
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Notability

Notability builds a learning platform with high-performance native applications for mobile devices. The company is hiring Android Engineers to develop complex features using modern technologies with a focus on quality code and user-centric design.

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Likely interview questions

  • Tell us about a significant project you shipped, either professionally or independently. What technical challenges did you face?
  • How do you approach working in unfamiliar areas of a codebase, and can you give an example of when you had to learn something new quickly?
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