Our Company
Sketchy is a revolutionary visual learning platform. We turn complex subjects into engaging visual stories that youÂ’ll remember—forever. Through a combination of art, science, and technology, our lessons help students effortlessly learn and recall information and score higher on exams. The short version? WeÂ’re like your favorite cartoon, but we teach you something you need to… know.
All are welcome! At Sketchy, we know a diverse and inclusive team not only makes our product better but our workplace better. Making Sketchy warmer and more inviting for everyone is at the core of our company’s culture
Sketchy is looking for a Mid-Level Software Developer, Backend to join the Engineering team! This role will be instrumental in advancing our product roadmap and partnering with Product Managers and Designers to build and maintain our platform.
Sketchy is hiring remote employees in these select US states: California, Colorado, Texas, Utah and Washington.
Responsibilities
• Collaborate with fellow Sketchy engineers, product designers, and product managers to design, review, and build well-crafted software.
• Contribute to an agile workflow to deliver features and improvements that address the needs of students and schools.
• Support the team by following established best practices and contributing to documentation, ensuring code quality and maintainability.
• Participate in an on-call rotation, assisting with troubleshooting and supporting production systems as needed.
• Work with the team to break down product requirements and analyze specifications, helping to outline tasks and timelines to ensure successful implementation.
What WeÂ’re Looking For
• 3+ years of experience building consumer applications using modern frameworks and technologies.
• Experience with JavaScript, Node.js, Typescript, NestJS (or other modern frameworks)
• Experience with Docker and containerization techniques.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, both technical and non-technical.
• Good problem-solving skills and a proactive attitude toward learning and growth in a startup environment.
• (Nice To Have) Familiarity with monitoring and performance tools (e.g., DataDog, New Relic, or AWS monitoring).
• (Nice To Have) Knowledge of AWS (EC2/Fargate/Lambda/Queues), Infrastructure as Code (e.g., Terraform), Redis, Relational Databases, and SQL.
If you donÂ’t have 100% of the bullets listed above, thatÂ’s okay! We know there are no perfect applicants. If you are passionate about making a meaningful difference, we want to hear from you! Learn more about SketchyÂ’s culture at sketchy.com/careers.
Who you will work closely with
Nick McHenry – Backend Lead
Vlad Iacob – Director of Engineering
Salary Range
$130,000 – $140,000
Our Perks
• Remote First – Make a difference from wherever you want to work.
• Flexible Time Off – We work smarter, not harder. No accruals, just real work-life balance.
• 100% Individual Health Coverage – WeÂ’ve got you covered!
• Equity – From day one, youÂ’ll have a stake in our future growth.
• 401(k) – We support your financial future with up to 4% matching.
• Team Events – Get to know the team with virtual events, monthly outings, company retreats, and more.
• Annual Work Anniversary Stipend
• Monthly Wifi & Phone Reimbursement
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
Sketchy Group LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants will receive consideration without discrimination on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, age, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, disability or any other basis prohibited by applicable law.
The pay range for this role is:
130,000 – 140,000 USD per year(Remote – United States
