Senior Software Engineer

Nerdy

Senior Software Engineer developing AI-native solutions at Nerdy, focusing on Javascript and Typescript in a fully remote setup.

Posted 7/28/2026full-timeRemote • 🇮🇳 IndiaSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in writing performant and maintainable code, with a strong focus on quality and automated testing. Proficient in deploying large-scale web applications and familiar with AWS services and deployment systems.

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JavascriptTypescriptObject-Oriented ProgrammingAWS ServicesAutomated Testing

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Hard Skills

JavascriptTypescriptJavaC++C#Object-Oriented ProgrammingAlgorithmsData StructuresSEO Performance EnhancementWeb Development

Soft Skills

Team CollaborationIndependent WorkEffective Communication

Tools & Technologies

GitHub ActionsAWS CodeDeployLinuxCursorMakeSupabaseNetlifyClaude CodeChatGPTVercel

Certifications & Qualifications

Computer Science Degree

Industry Keywords

Web ApplicationsDeployment SystemsBackend ServicesAI-native ToolsQuality Assurance

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSEC2JavaJavaScriptLinuxTypeScript

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Write performant, maintainable code that is easy to read and well-documented.
Write automated tests to thoroughly validate the correctness of your code.
Deploy large-scale web applications.
Have a focus on quality, and operate iteratively to get from good to better.
Be a part of your team’s on-call rotation; we all own our code end-to-end from development to deployment to operations.
Come ready to learn from some of the best and brightest in the industry.
Work independently and collaboratively in a dynamic and fast-moving team.
Be effective in a team environment working with fellow engineers, product management, and design.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Experience with Javascript and Typescript.
Experience with a core Object-Oriented Programming language like Java/C++/C#.
Familiarity with backend services & technologies is a plus.
Experience with deployment systems (e.g. GitHub Actions, AWS CodeDeploy).
Familiarity with AWS Services (e.g. RDS, Lambda, EC2, et cetera).
Familiarity with the Linux operating system and command-line tools.
Understanding of OO design, algorithms, and data structures.
Aptitude to quickly learn new languages and technologies as necessary.
Experience developing websites that are visited by thousands of visitors daily.
Experience with enhancing SEO performance.
Experienced with AI-native tools that enhance productivity and speed (e.g., Cursor, Make, Supabase, Netlify, Claude Code, n8n, Firecrawl, ChatGPT, Grok, Bolt, Vercel, etc).
Understand and appreciate that Nerdy is an apolitical company and that we can have the largest impact if we are united in our focus on helping people learn and not divided or distracted by advancing unrelated causes.
Computer Science or related degree preferred.
Fluent in English.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive Compensation: Enjoy a market-leading rate.
100% Remote (Home Country Only): Work from anywhere in your home country—no relocation required, no borders crossed.
Flexible Time Off: Our flexible PTO lets you recharge on your own terms and when you need it the most.
Local Holiday Pay: We honor your nation’s official holidays with paid time off—celebrate what matters to you.
Continuous Learning: Get a free, all-inclusive learning membership for you and your household—including 1-on-1 tutoring hours, unlimited on-demand classes, and access to our full suite of learning products and services.
Supercharge with AI: Gain exclusive access to cutting-edge AI tools that boost your productivity, making you feel almost super-human (cape not included).