Mobile Engineer
San Mateo, CA

Job Description

Khan Academy is a nonprofit education technology organization with a mission of providing a free, world-class education for anyone, anywhere. Over 15 million learners, teachers, and parents around the world use Khan Academy each month. Duck Duck Moose, an award-winning creator of educational mobile apps for children, is now part of the Khan Academy family. We are looking for a talented full-time, in-house Senior Engineer to join our collaborative team of designers, illustrators, engineers and product people. You should have a BA/BS degree in Computer Science, with at least 7+ years of strong mobile, web, or server experience.

Our Engineer will help redefine the way a whole new generation of children learn and interact with media globally. You will work with a small, collaborative team of engineers, product managers, and designers to create outstanding user experiences. Our ideal candidate will have a deep passion for great design, an outstanding attention to detail, an excellent sense of humor, and a love of games and children's media. You will be involved in the ideation, and concepting as well as the development for our growing suite of award-winning iPhone, iPad and Android apps. You will also share our love of learning, a strong understanding of mobile interaction design, and an easy-going, fun-loving (and playful) personality.

Skills and Requirements

* A strong passion for engineering, creativity, and problem solving
* 7+ years of mobile, web, or server experience
* Proficiency in C++ and/or JavaScript
* iOS, Android, NodeJS, Angular experience a plus
* Ability to work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment
* Strong work ethic, organizational skills, attention to detail, and communication skills
* Ability to work locally in our office in San Mateo, CA

We may be a non-profit, but we reward our talented team well!

* Competitive salaries and annual bonuses
* Ample paid time off as needed
* A high-caliber team that believes in the importance of having a great day-to-day experience
* Catered lunch daily plus tons of snacks and beverages, including the best Chocolate Ice Cream in the World
* The opportunity to work on software and programs that are already impacting the future of learning
* The ability to improve real lives and put your talents toward a deeply meaningful mission
* The opportunity to even the playing field in education and serve an underserved space
* Oh, and we offer all those other typical benefits as well: 401(k) + 4% matching & comprehensive insurance including medical, dental, vision, and life

About Khan Academy | Duck Duck Moose

Khan Academy is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization with the mission of providing a free, world-class education for anyone, anywhere. In 2016, Duck Duck Moose, an award-winning creator of educational mobile apps, joined Khan Academy and formed the Khan Academy Kids team. The company has created 22 top-selling titles and has received 22 Parents' Choice Awards, 19 Children's Technology Review Awards, and a KAPi award for "Best Children's App" at the International Consumer Electronics Show. The Khan Academy Kids team is a passionate group of engineers, artists, designers, and educators. Like all Khan Academy offerings, Khan Academy Kids and all Duck Duck Moose apps are 100% free, without ads or subscriptions.