Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors is hiring a Senior Full-stack Engineer to contribute to an innovative education technology platform that supports over a million students globally. You will design and implement scalable full-stack solutions, lead upgrades to core architecture, and mentor engineers in our fast-paced, mission-driven environment.
What You'll Do
- Collaborate with founders and product managers to align engineering priorities with product goals.
- Design and implement scalable full-stack solutions for enterprise-grade applications.
- Develop and maintain clean, efficient APIs to manage complex data and business logic.
- Optimize database schemas and queries to efficiently handle large datasets.
- Introduce abstractions to improve system performance and reliability.
- Mentor junior engineers to elevate team engineering practices and code quality.
- Establish robust testing strategies and implement comprehensive test suites.
What We're Looking For
- 5+ years of full-stack engineering experience at scale.
- Strong ownership and ability to independently lead complex projects.
- Deep curiosity, customer empathy, and commitment to engineering craftsmanship.
- Skilled in planning, estimating, and managing technical project delivery.
- Excellent problem-solving and mentoring skills.
- Strong communication skills for cross-team collaboration.
- Proficiency in Python/Django.
- Advanced cloud deployment skills, especially AWS.
- Expertise in SQL database design and query optimization (PostgreSQL preferred).
- Familiarity with asynchronous programming, event queues, and API design/versioning.
- Understanding of software testing, CI/CD, and observability tools.
Nice to Have
- Experience with AngularJS, React.
- Experience with ORMs, REST APIs, background jobs, real-time streaming (DRF, Celery, Channels a plus).
- Knowledge of single- and multi-tenant architectures.
Technical Stack
- Python, Django, AngularJS, React
- PostgreSQL, AWS
- DRF, Celery, Channels
Team & Environment
You will work closely with founders and product teams in a culture that values ownership, creativity, and new ideas.
Benefits & Compensation
- Compensation: $160,000 - $200,000 + equity.
- Comprehensive health insurance covering 99% of premiums for employees, 75% for dependents.
- 401(k) plan and commuter benefits.
- Annual international retreats in inspiring locations.
- Opportunity to work alongside leading thinkers in education technology and SaaS.
Work Mode
This role supports a flexible hybrid work culture with an in-office presence 3 days per week in the Bay Area.
Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors is an equal opportunity employer.
