Backend Engineer - EdTech

January 29

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FutureSight is a venture studio that co-founds and funds B2B AI ventures, building scalable world-class businesses with values-driven leaders. Based in Toronto, New York, and San Francisco, FutureSight collaborates with entrepreneurs by providing a supportive community of experienced product leaders, business designers, engineers, marketers, and growth hackers. This 'Dream Team' aids in refining ideas from inception to scale, developing co-founders into transformational leaders. FutureSight focuses on various sectors, including health tech, education tech, and fintech, offering a rigorous process for validating ideas and investing in great talent and concepts.

11 - 50 employees

🤖 Artificial Intelligence

🤝 B2B

📋 Description

• About Us: At Addie, we believe college admissions is a crucial challenge with significant moral implications. Today, wealthier students are twice as likely to gain admission to top schools compared to their less-affluent peers with similar achievements. We see AI as a tool that can either widen or narrow this gap, and our mission is to ensure it narrows by highlighting every student's unique story and potential, regardless of their background. • We aim to revolutionize the admissions process by providing school counselors with AI-powered tools that illuminate each student's true story, creating a fairer and more equitable system. Our vision is a future where every student receives personalized, high-quality college guidance regardless of background. • As a Backend Engineer at Addie, you'll be integral in building the technology that makes this vision a reality. Your work will directly impact students' lives, helping them access the education they deserve. You'll join a small, collaborative team dedicated to making a meaningful difference, with the opportunity to shape the future of our platform from the ground up. • Why Join Addie? Make a Difference: Contribute to a mission that democratizes access to education and empowers students from all backgrounds to achieve their dreams. Shape the Future: Play a key role in defining the culture and technical direction of a rapidly growing startup. Collaborative Environment: Join a team of talented, passionate individuals dedicated to building transformative solutions. Growth Opportunities: Expand your skills through challenging, meaningful projects and professional development.

🎯 Requirements

• Tech Stack: We are building a high-impact platform using a cutting-edge tech stack. Ideal candidates excel at transforming complex requirements into reliable backend solutions. • Programming Languages: Proficiency in Python. Experience with frameworks like FastAPI or Django is a plus. • AI Tools & APIs: Familiarity with OpenAI, Azure AI, Amazon Bedrock, and Google Vertex APIs. • Database Management: Expertise in relational and NoSQL databases. • Cloud Platforms: Hands-on experience with AWS, Google Cloud, or Azure. • Security Practices: Ability to implement secure, FERPA-compliant systems. • What We’re Looking For: Strong backend development expertise with a proven ability to design and deploy scalable systems. • Familiarity with AI tools and APIs, with the ability to integrate them into practical, real-world applications. • Experience with data management and secure handling of sensitive information. • Adaptability to thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative startup environment. • Passion for education and a mission-driven approach to solving systemic challenges. • Commitment to continuous learning and personal growth. • Nice to Have: Knowledge of education tech or experience working on platforms for younger audiences.

🏖️ Benefits

• Make a Real Difference: You'll be directly contributing to a mission that matters – democratizing access to education and empowering students to achieve their dreams. • Be a Founding Member: Shape the culture and technical direction of a rapidly growing startup. Your work will have a lasting impact on the company's future. • Work with a Talented Team: Collaborate with a passionate and experienced team of entrepreneurs who are committed to building something truly special. • Learn and Grow: We offer opportunities for professional development and encourage continuous learning. You'll have the chance to expand your skills and work on challenging projects.