Senior Software Engineer

Who Are We 

AlGooru is the leading private tutoring platform in Saudi. We're the first licensed by the National E-Learning Center (NELC), and we're renowned for providing tech-enabled tailored educational support to students of all ages and levels (K-12, university, and professionals).

We've been backed by various local, regional, and international investors including Constructor Capital, Plug & Play Ventures, Techstars, KAUST, Hub71, family offices, and others.

A Fun Fact about AlGooru is that its name derives from "Guru," a Sanskrit word meaning a mentor, guide, expert, or master.

Your Role

At AlGooru, we're not just building a platform; we're building a future where personalized learning is accessible to everyone. As our Senior Software Engineer, you'll be at the heart of the Engineering tribe, driving impact by:

1. Deliver clean, maintainable, and scalable code
2. Integrate seamlessly into the engineering workflow and push 3+ stable releases within the first 90 days
3. Migrate or optimize 2 core modules within the first 6 months to enhance product scalability and modularity

A Day in Your Life

Development & Collaboration

• Write clean, well‑documented code across our mono‑repo.
• Build and maintain React (v19) frontends (with shadcn/ui & Ant Design) and NestJS backends.
• Partner with Product & Design to scope, slice, and deliver incremental value.

Architecture & Design

• Lead end‑to‑end solution architecture for major features; define module/service boundaries and clear contracts.
• Drive system design for scalability, reliability, and cost: capacity planning, horizontal scaling, graceful degradation, and back‑pressure.
• Own data & database design: relational schema modeling, indexing strategies, query optimization, migrations, and retention/archival; integrate Elasticsearch as a search layer where it adds value.
• Design APIs & integrations: versioning, pagination, and contract testing.
• Shape event‑driven architecture with RabbitMQ: exchange/routing strategy, DLQs, retries/backoff, and deduplication.
• Define caching & performance strategies (cache‑aside, rate limiting, hot‑path profiling) and SLIs/SLOs.
• Elevate observability & security: structured logging, metrics and tracing; authN/authZ, least privilege, and secrets management.

Our Stack

• Frontend: React 19, shadcn/ui, Module Federation
• Backend: Laravel,

Requirements

You're driven, passionate, and thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. You have:

• 5+ years building production web apps/services
• Expert-level React (v19 preferred): modern patterns, performance, and accessibility
• Expert-level NestJS: modular architecture, API design, testing, and security
• Clear, pragmatic communication and end-to-end ownership

Nice to Have

• Mono‑repo experience with Nx
• Micro‑frontends with Module Federation
• Storybook, design systems, and accessibility
• Elasticsearch and Laravel Scout indexing pipelines
• RabbitMQ

Traits We Love

• Results-Driven
• Proactive & Takes Initiative
• Balances Speed & Quality
• End-User Obsessed
• Strong Communicator
• Super Organized
• Independent & Team Player
• Eager to Learn

The Hiring Journey

• Screening & Intro Call (5-10 mins)
• Chemistry meeting minutes)
• Technical interview minutes)
• Technical Assessment
• Vision-fit interview minutes)
• Offer extended to successful applicants

Benefits

Why AlGooru?

At AlGooru, you'll have an exceptional opportunity to push the boundaries of education. You'll be challenged but never alone, joining a diverse team of innovators committed to redefining learning.

Here's what we offer:

Impact: Help transform education in Saudi Arabia and beyond

Growth: Join a rapidly scaling startup with career development opportunities

Flexibility: Work from anywhere + unlimited PTO

Rewards: Competitive salary, ESOP shares & quarterly bonuses

Culture: Vibrant team, monthly Pizza Fridays & a supportive environment

Perks: Free hardware/software, learning budget, AlGooru Library & more

We foster a culture of care, one that promotes loyalty, commitment, and a true sense of belonging. Be valued. Be part of it.

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