At Preply, we are unlocking human potential through learning.zWe believe learning with a great tutor is life-changing. That’s why we match online tutors from across the globe with learners and empower them to create live language classes with AI-powered tools and learning materials. This is how we deliver progress, create engagement and keep our global community of learners motivated. So far, over 32,000 tutors have given more than 15 million lessons to learners from over 175 countries.
The Preply Engineering Team provides the tools to help unlock human potential through learning.
We work primarily with Python/Django/React to build scalable and robust applications. We implement A/B tests to prove the value of our initiatives and improve our product based on data and students and tutors feedback. As part of our commitment to ensuring high-quality products, we prioritize monitoring and metrics analysis to identify areas for optimization and ensure our services are performing at their best. Our team is made up of talented engineers who are passionate about solving complex problems and developing innovative solutions to drive our company's success.
At Preply, we release our product 50-60 times per day by leveraging top-notch CI/CD processes. As a fast-growing company we have diverse technical challenges (sometimes we even write about them on our Engineering Blog) that will allow you to develop your skills at scale.
Meet the team!
Preply Business is a rapidly growing division within Preply where we offer corporate language training to companies ranging in size from small businesses to large enterprises, helping their employees grow professionally and communicate with global colleagues and global markets.
As a Frontend Engineer you will use your expertise to build features that delight our users! You will design experiences that make it easy for HR admins to help employees to grow their language skills.
What you’ll be doing:
- You will work in a cross-functional team alongside the Product Manager, UI designers, copywriters, researchers and other frontend and backend engineers to create and deliver engaging features to our users and clients.
- You will develop frontend features in React/Typescript
- As a Senior Engineer, you will leverage your experience to guide the team in making informed technical decisions
- Ensure your contributions adhere to our quality standards through testing (e.g end-to-end tests), effective monitoring and alerting configurations, and proactive management of technical debt.
- Collaborate with backend engineers, contributing to the design of GraphQL endpoints.
- Contribute to the continuous improvement of best practices within our team, helping us get better and better
What you need to succeed:
- A collaborative team player with strong communication skills, capable of articulating technical concepts to a diverse audience
- As a Senior Engineer you will contribute to collaborative technical decision-making, often guiding team m embers towards best practices
- Proficient in building modern frontend applications including substantial experience (typically 3+ years) with React or other modern javascript frameworks.
- Familiarity with TypeScript, NodeJS, NextJS, Apollo is a plus;
- Demonstrate pragmatism in your work, balancing the need for timely delivery with the sustainability and technical integrity of our systems.
- You will prioritize user-centric development. You will be motivated by getting to know the needs of our users and consider those needs in your day-to-day work.
- Proficient in English (B2 level or equivalent) to effectively communicate in our work environment.
Why you’ll love it at Preply:
- Open, collaborative, dynamic and diverse culture.
- Generous monthly allowance for lessons on Preply.com .
- Learning & Development budget, including time off for your self-development.
- Competitive financial package with equity, leave allowance and health insurance.
- Access to free mental health support platforms.
- Opportunity to shape the lives of learners and tutors from over 175 countries through language learning and teaching.
Our Principles
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Care to change the world - We are passionate about our work and care deeply about its impact to be life changing.
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We do it for learners - For both Preply and tutors, learners are why we do what we do. Every day we focus on empowering tutors to deliver an exceptional learning experience.
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Keep perfecting - To create an outstanding customer experience, we focus on simplicity, smoothness, and enjoyment, continually perfecting it as every detail matters.
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Now is the time - In a fast-paced world, it matters how quickly we act. Now is the time to make great things happen.
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Disciplined execution - What makes us disciplined is the excellence in our execution. We set clear goals, focus on what matters, and utilize our resources efficiently.
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Dive deep - We leverage business acumen and curiosity to investigate disparities between numbers and stories, unlocking meaningful insights to guide our decisions.
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Growth mindset - We proactively seek growth opportunities and believe today's best performance becomes tomorrow's starting point. We humbly embrace feedback and learn from setbacks.
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Raise the bar - We raise our performance standards continuously, alongside each new hire and promotion. We build diverse and high-performing teams that can make a real difference.
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Challenge, disagree and commit - We value open and candid communication, even when we don’t fully agree. We speak our minds, challenge when necessary, and fully commit to decisions once made.
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One Preply - We prioritize collaboration, inclusion, and the success of our team over personal ambitions. Together, we support and celebrate each other's progress.
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Preply is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment where people from all backgrounds can thrive. Different opinions and viewpoints are key ingredients in our success as a multicultural Ed-Tech company.
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. Together, we are The World Class.
