We help people discover the magic of the perfect tutor, craft a personalised learning journey, and stay motivated to keep growing. We’ve just reached unicorn status with a $150M Series D, accelerating our vision to transform education through human-led, AI-enhanced learning. Today, 100,000+ tutors teach 90+ languages to learners in 180 countries - and we’re only getting started. Joining Preply means helping define the future of education at global scale, and building something that truly matters for millions of people, every day. In our Learning Teams , that means building the next generation of personalized, AI-enabled, media-rich experiences for learners and tutors around the world. If you care deeply about impact, quality, technology and culture – this is your chance to lead a part of it. As a Staff Engineer in the Learning Teams , you will lead some of the most complex and strategic engineering initiatives at Preply. You will define and drive technical roadmaps and architecture, collaborate across product, engineering and business stakeholders, and influence our platform at scale. This is a senior individual contributor role with broad scope and strong impact – you will help shape how we build, ship and evolve our learning experiences globally. Lead end-to-end strategic initiatives and innovations , translating high-level product vision into technical execution, align scope and milestones and ship iteratively with measurable outcomes. Evolve architecture and core services into a scalable, reliable platform, defining target states, drive deprecations and migrations, and uphold technical excellence (availability, performance, cost). Raise engineering practices and developer experience , driving RFCs, post-mortems, quality frameworks (evaluations, instrumentation), identifying bottlenecks and driving initiatives that reduce toil and increase productivity across team Operate as a multiplier: mentor and influence senior engineers, Tech Leads, EMs, and hiring panels; Strong foundation in software engineering and architecture ; Proficiency across the full stack , from frontend frameworks and mobile clients to backend systems, APIs, and data flows, with a focus on cohesive end-to-end experiences. Hands-on technical expertise , comfortable diving deep into code, building proofs-of-concept, and iterating quickly with teams to validate technical approaches. Analytical and creative problem-solving skills , able to explore multiple implementation paths, evaluate trade-offs, and make pragmatic decisions under uncertainty. Proven experience driving engineering culture , mentoring senior engineers, influencing tech leads, leading hiring for key roles, establishing and evangelising RFCs, post-mortems, etc. AI/ML, media/video platforms, large-scale system migrations, cost optimisation, data infrastructure, QA/test-automation at scale. Generous monthly allowance for lessons on Preply.com . Competitive financial package with equity, and leave allowance. Opportunity to shape the lives of learners and tutors from over 175 countries through language learning and teaching. #Growth mindset - We proactively seek growth opportunities and believe today's best performance becomes tomorrow's starting point. Raise the bar - We raise our performance standards continuously, alongside each new hire and promotion. One Preply - We prioritize collaboration, inclusion, and the success of our team over personal ambitions. Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion We believe that the presence of different opinions and viewpoints is a key ingredient for our success as a multicultural Ed-Tech company. That means that Preply will consider all applications for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age or veteran status.
Staff Backend Engineer in London employer: Preply
At Preply, we pride ourselves on being an excellent employer that fosters creativity and innovation in a collaborative work environment. Our commitment to employee growth is reflected in our supportive culture, where team members are encouraged to explore new ideas and develop their skills. Located in a vibrant city, we offer unique advantages such as flexible working arrangements and a focus on work-life balance, making it a rewarding place for those looking to make a meaningful impact in user engagement.
