Senior Backend Software Engineer – Japanese Speaker

Udacity is looking for a passionate and experienced Senior Software Engineer to join our dynamic team, focusing on advancing AI-driven translations for the Japanese market. You’ll leverage modern technologies and innovative AI tools, playing a pivotal role in enhancing the learner experience for our global user base.
This role is ideal for engineers who genuinely love building impactful products and thrive in collaborative, cross-functional environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain robust, scalable translation tools leveraging cutting-edge AI technologies.
• Design and implement reliable backend services using Go and Node.js, ensuring performance, scalability, and maintainability.
• Collaborate closely with product managers, AI researchers, designers, and fellow engineers to deliver exceptional localization solutions.
• Continuously explore, test, and adopt advanced AI development tools like Cursor, Claude Code, or similar technologies to accelerate product development and innovation.

Qualifications

• Fluency in Japanese and English.
• Strong backend engineering skills, specifically in Go/Node.js.
• Substantial experience with AI tools and frameworks (Cursor, Claude Code).
• Passionate about creating user-centric solutions tailored to the Japanese market.
• A self-driven learner with a love for innovative technologies and building impactful products.

Preferred

• Prior experience working on localization or internationalization projects, particularly related to the Japanese market.
• Familiarity with cloud services (AWS, Google Cloud).
• Experience with containerization (Docker, Kubernetes).

Why Udacity?

At Udacity, you’ll contribute directly to empowering global learners through cutting-edge technology. We foster a culture of innovation, growth, and collaboration, where your ideas will have direct impact. Join us in shaping the future of education and AI-driven localization!

Location: While this is a remote role, applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States of America on a full-time basis.
Compensation: The maximum base pay for this position is $175,000, depending on experience and location.

Benefits

Experience a rewarding work environment with Udacity’s perks and benefits!

• Flexibility of working from home, with in-person collaboration spaces in Mountain View, Cairo, Dubai, and Noida.
• Flexible working hours.
• Paid time off.
• Comprehensive medical insurance coverage for you and your dependents.
• Employee wellness resources and initiatives (access to wellness platforms like Headspace, Modern Health).
• Quarterly wellness day off.
• Personalized career development.
• Unlimited access to Udacity courses and Nanodegrees.

Location: We will consider qualified candidates currently based in the United States, with the exception of the following states: Alaska, Delaware, Hawaii, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Vermont, Wisconsin, Wyoming. Relocation assistance will not be offered

What We Do

Forging futures in tech is our vision. Udacity is where lifelong learners come to learn the skills they need, to land the jobs they want, and to build the lives they deserve.

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