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You will be the technical lead for designing, building, and testing major software components and systems. Collaborate with Product and Design teams to build innovative software products and solutions. | Candidates should have 7+ years of professional software development experience, particularly in designing and building large scalable systems. Proficiency in Ruby, Python, or Node.js, along with strong analytical and problem-solving skills, is essential. | About Us Academia.edu is a venture-backed, for-profit, and profitable company based in San Francisco. We are recognized as the world’s leading platform for researchers and scholars to share work, discover research, and connect with academics globally. Our bold vision is to democratize and accelerate the world's research, enhancing the speed of scientific discovery and technological progress for the benefit of everyone. We imagine a world where accessing academic papers is effortless, keeping track of cutting-edge research is seamless and collaborating with researchers is easier than ever before. Our platform empowers millions of scholars worldwide to push the boundaries of human understanding. We believe in the power of knowledge to change lives and the world, and our commitment to this mission drives everything we do. Join us as we continue to redefine what's possible in the world of research. Discover careers that challenge, inspire and propel you toward a future where your ideas can truly change the world. At Academia.edu, we're not just shaping the future of research—we're shaping the future of possibilities. Please note that this role is in the San Francisco Bay Area. Our office comes alive on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays! Three times a week, our Bay Area team gathers in our office located in San Francisco's Financial District (580 California St) for All Hands meetings, collaborative sessions, innovation-driven brainstorming, and events that bring us closer together. Our space has everything we need—from cozy rooms for 1:1 mentoring and focused work to larger rooms designed for team activities. What we're looking for Our ideal candidates have experience working full stack and are excited about owning product and engineering initiatives. Experience scaling web applications with an increasing user base into the millions is desirable. Responsibilities Technical lead for designing, building, and testing major software components, systems, features, and products. Collaborate with Product and Design to build innovative software products and solutions. Own team OKRs for timely, high-quality outcomes. Influence and mentor multiple teams as a technical leader. Architect, build, and test large-scale production-level code. Solve complex product development problems and adhere to best practices. Understands business objectives and the necessary processes to achieve them. Your skillset Good coding habits are a must. Knowledge and use of common data structures and algorithms to solve problems. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to build solutions and products. Ability and willingness to learn new languages and technologies as needed. 7+yrs. professional software development experience designing and building large scalable systems, consumer-facing web apps, or web platforms in a Unix/Linux environment. Experience as a technical team lead, influencing the work of multiple teams on projects. Experience as the technical owner of key projects. Experience architecting, implementing, and testing large-scale production-level code. Proven record solving complex product development problems. Professional coding proficiency with one of the following: Ruby, Python, or Node.js+Javascript or Node.js+Typescript. Must be willing to learn/use a Ruby on Rails stack. A solid understanding of database modeling, data manipulation, and querying is a must. Rest API coding in a scripting language. Web Front-end coding experience, e.g., JavaScript, Typescript, React.js, a plus. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds and experiences. Our Tech Stack Ruby on Rails, Sidekiq PostgreSQL, Redis, Elasticsearch React + Typescript RSpec, Chromatic, Jest, Storybook CircleCI, Jenkins, Ansible, Terraform, Datadog AWS ecosystem (EC2, S3, RDS, Redshift, Aurora, and many others) You don’t need to know our tech stack, but you must be willing and able to learn and apply it quickly! What you’ll work on You'll be designing and building systems and web applications to make our user base more productive on our platform. Here are some things that we are currently working on: A fast and scalable peer review system that identifies and distributes high-quality academic works. Services that help academic authors understand the impact of their scholarship via text parsing and computation of bibliometrics. Algorithmic approaches to identification of academic content and disambiguation of authorships in order to make every paper ever written available for free. A paper recommendation engine that helps users discover the most relevant research. A people recommendation engine that helps users connect with others who share their interests. Search Engine Optimizations to improve the discoverability of our corpus of 55M+ PDFs. What impact will you have? Researchers from all over the world give us fantastic feedback: “I go through all the articles in the bulk download, save the ones that are clearly going to be useful, and discard the remainder. This saves loads of time but also points me in directions I might not otherwise have thought of looking.” “The bulk downloads give me the chance to read more related articles as well as see what research is citing the article I am looking at. It also helps me rapidly expand my personal digital library of references.” See more: https://www.academia.edu Compensation The total cash compensation for this role is targeted at $186,000 to $237,500 USD for the first year. Final offer amounts are determined by multiple factors, including candidate experience and expertise, and may vary from the amounts listed above. Benefits Comprehensive Healthcare Coverage: 100% employer-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance for you and your dependents Generous Time Off: 21 paid vacation days, 12 paid company holidays, and unlimited sick days; paid parental leave and other leaves for life’s needs; 6-week paid sabbatical every 4 years Flexible Work Arrangements: Flexible daily schedules within a hybrid work environment, annual remote-office budget, and monthly WFH internet stipend Competitive Compensation: Competitive salary, 401k plan, and stock options Mission-Driven Company: Join a mission-driven company to accelerate and democratize the world’s research Learn more on our Careers Page! Academia is a proud equal-opportunity employer and we are committed to hiring and supporting a diverse workforce. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

Manage and develop academic journals, oversee manuscript processing and peer review, build relationships with editorial stakeholders, and promote journals within scientific communities. | 5 years editorial experience in open access journals in physical sciences, strong communication and interpersonal skills, ability to work California hours, and willingness to travel occasionally. | About Us Academia.edu is a venture-backed, for-profit, and profitable company based in San Francisco. We are recognized as the world’s leading platform for researchers and scholars to share work, discover research, and connect with academics globally. Our bold vision is to democratize and accelerate the world's research, enhancing the speed of scientific discovery and technological progress for the benefit of everyone. We imagine a world where accessing academic papers is effortless, keeping track of cutting-edge research is seamless and collaborating with researchers is easier than ever before. Our platform empowers millions of scholars worldwide to push the boundaries of human understanding. We believe in the power of knowledge to change lives and the world, and our commitment to this mission drives everything we do. Join us as we continue to redefine what's possible in the world of research. Discover careers that challenge, inspire and propel you toward a future where your ideas can truly change the world. At Academia.edu, we're not just shaping the future of research—we're shaping the future of possibilities. Responsibilities • The Publishing Manager will be primarily responsible for the strategic development of the journals in their portfolio, monitoring journal performance through the entire end-to-end process of publication, and ensuring maximum speed and efficiency. This will involve the launch of new journals and/or the continued development and management of existing ones. This role will require a strong customer care focus, ensuring a perfect customer experience for scholars interacting with Academia.edu journals, in their capacity as either authors, reviewers, or editors. • Specific responsibilities include the following: • Monitor the key performance indicators of the journal, identify areas for improvement and take action as appropriate. • Facilitate and track manuscripts through an online author portal from initial submission to final editorial decision. • Perform manuscript checks for compliance that adhere to ethical and scientific standards for the journal after submission, revision and in preparation for acceptance. • Monitor the peer review process with a goal of obtaining timely feedback from editors and reviewers. • Build excellent communications and relationships with the Editor-in-Chief and the Editorial Board Members, authors, reviewers and any guest editors. • Ensure that all members of the Editorial Board are fully aware of the mission and editorial policies of the journal, and have all necessary training and information to perform their roles. • Promote the journal/s and develop a network of contacts within relevant fields. • Actively collaborate with internal editorial, product, and operations teams. Requirements • 5 years relevant editorial experience + Bachelor’s degree or 3 years relevant editorial experience + Master’s or Doctoral degree. • Must have relevant experience working in an editorial role (not translation, indexing, content creation, production, review, etc.) on Open Access journals. • Degree(s) must be in one of the following physical sciences fields: Chemistry, Engineering, Physics, Computer Science, Materials Science, Ecology and Environmental Sciences (no journalism, humanities, or arts degrees). • Ability to collaborate with team members in California during CA business hours. • Exceptional oral and written communication skills in English**Please submit all application materials in English** Additional Requirements • Track record of overseeing day-to-day publishing activities while meeting time sensitive deadlines. • Track record of building strong relationships with stakeholders such as the Editor-in-Chief, Editorial Board Members, authors, reviewers and guest editors. • A customer-service focused approach to all communications. • Strong interpersonal skills. • Ability to adapt to change, handle multiple responsibilities simultaneously and to prioritize individually in a constantly-changing, fast-paced startup environment. • Proficiency with office software such as Google Suite, Microsoft Office, etc. • An enthusiasm for open access academic publishing. • Availability to travel for international scientific conferences and internal work events on occasion. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds and experiences. Benefits • Competitive compensation • Professional and personal development • Work from home • Flexible working hours Academia is a proud equal-opportunity employer and we are committed to hiring and supporting a diverse workforce. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

As a Senior Business Analyst, you will identify growth opportunities through data analysis and support product teams in delivering value to users. You will gather and analyze data to inform product strategy and track key performance metrics. | Candidates must have a minimum of 2 years of consulting experience with top firms and at least 1 year in a B2C software company. Strong communication skills and proficiency in data analysis tools are essential. | About Us Academia.edu is a venture-backed, for-profit, and profitable company based in San Francisco. We are recognized as the world’s leading platform for researchers and scholars to share work, discover research, and connect with academics globally. Our bold vision is to democratize and accelerate the world's research, enhancing the speed of scientific discovery and technological progress for the benefit of everyone. We imagine a world where accessing academic papers is effortless, keeping track of cutting-edge research is seamless and collaborating with researchers is easier than ever before. Our platform empowers millions of scholars worldwide to push the boundaries of human understanding. We believe in the power of knowledge to change lives and the world, and our commitment to this mission drives everything we do. Join us as we continue to redefine what's possible in the world of research. Discover careers that challenge, inspire and propel you toward a future where your ideas can truly change the world. At Academia.edu, we're not just shaping the future of research—we're shaping the future of possibilities. About Us Academia.edu is a venture-backed, for-profit, and profitable company based in San Francisco. We are recognized as the world’s leading platform for researchers and scholars to share work, discover research, and connect with academics globally. Our bold vision is to democratize and accelerate the world's research, enhancing the speed of scientific discovery and technological progress for the benefit of everyone. We imagine a world where accessing academic papers is effortless, keeping track of cutting-edge research is seamless and collaborating with researchers is easier than ever before. Our platform empowers millions of scholars worldwide to push the boundaries of human understanding. We believe that academic research is a lever that improves the progress of humanity, and our commitment to this mission drives everything we do. Join us as we continue to redefine what's possible in the world of research. Discover careers that challenge, inspire and propel you toward a future where your ideas can truly change the world. At Academia.edu, we're not just shaping the future of research—we're shaping the future of possibilities. Please note that this role is in the San Francisco Bay Area. Our office comes alive on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays! Three times a week, our Bay Area team gathers in our office located in San Francisco's Financial District (580 California St) for All Hands meetings, collaborative sessions, innovation-driven brainstorming, and events that bring us closer together. Our space has everything we need—from cozy rooms for 1:1 mentoring and focused work to larger rooms designed for team activities. About the role As a Senior Business Analyst at Academia.edu, you will play a pivotal role in identifying growth opportunities through data analysis, helping product teams deliver value to users and drive business success. You’ll be embedded in a cross-functional product team, which includes a product manager, product designer, engineers, and user researchers, all collectively focused on owning and advancing a specific product or initiative. Teams rotate every 6 to 12 months to maintain dynamic work environments and encourage fresh ideas. In this role, you’ll tackle complex challenges, such as improving the academic publishing market or enhancing global connection and collaboration among academics. Academia.edu is a data-driven organization, and your analytic expertise will have a significant impact. If you’re excited about using data to uncover growth opportunities, analyze test results, and provide actionable insights to product teams and leadership, we’d love to hear from you. How you’ll contribute: Identify and proactively pursue opportunities for business growth and scalability within your team and across the organization. Gather, analyze, and interpret data to inform product strategy and support the product roadmap. Define and track key performance metrics, design and maintain dashboards, and lead business reporting for your product team. Design, run, and analyze experiments to drive insights and inform decision-making. Requirements: Minimum of 2 years of consulting experience with one of the following firms: Bain, McKinsey, BCG, Oliver Wyman, or LEK, followed by at least 1 year of experience in a B2C software company (candidates not meeting these criteria will not be considered). Demonstrated ability to apply critical thinking to business challenges and identify strategic opportunities. Proficiency in Excel or Google Sheets for data analysis and reporting. Strong communication and collaboration skills, with a track record of influencing decision-making in cross-functional teams. Self-starter with a results-oriented mindset, capable of driving outcomes independently. The tools you’ll use to succeed: Familiarity with the following tools is beneficial but not required. If you bring strong business problem-solving skills, we’re prepared to support your technical development: SQL and databases (Redshift preferred) for writing structured, efficient queries on large datasets. Python or R (a plus, but not required). Mode for dash boarding and DBT for data transformations (or similar tools). We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds and experiences. Benefits Comprehensive Healthcare Coverage: 100% employer-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance for you and your dependents Generous Time Off: 21 paid vacation days, 12 paid company holidays, and unlimited sick days; paid parental leave and other leaves for life’s needs; 6-week paid sabbatical every 4 years Flexible Work Arrangements: Flexible daily schedules within a hybrid work environment, annual remote-office budget, and monthly WFH internet stipend Competitive Compensation: Competitive salary, 401k plan, and stock options Mission-Driven Company: Join a mission-driven company to accelerate and democratize the world’s research Learn more on our Careers Page! Academia is a proud equal-opportunity employer and we are committed to hiring and supporting a diverse workforce. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. Academia is a proud equal-opportunity employer and we are committed to hiring and supporting a diverse workforce. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

Manage and develop academic journals, monitor publication processes, ensure compliance and customer satisfaction, and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders. | 5+ years editorial experience in Open Access journals, degree in physical sciences, strong communication and interpersonal skills, ability to work CA hours, and willingness to travel. | About Us Academia.edu is a venture-backed, for-profit, and profitable company based in San Francisco. We are recognized as the world’s leading platform for researchers and scholars to share work, discover research, and connect with academics globally. Our bold vision is to democratize and accelerate the world's research, enhancing the speed of scientific discovery and technological progress for the benefit of everyone. We imagine a world where accessing academic papers is effortless, keeping track of cutting-edge research is seamless and collaborating with researchers is easier than ever before. Our platform empowers millions of scholars worldwide to push the boundaries of human understanding. We believe in the power of knowledge to change lives and the world, and our commitment to this mission drives everything we do. Join us as we continue to redefine what's possible in the world of research. Discover careers that challenge, inspire and propel you toward a future where your ideas can truly change the world. At Academia.edu, we're not just shaping the future of research—we're shaping the future of possibilities. Responsibilities • The Publishing Manager will be primarily responsible for the strategic development of the journals in their portfolio, monitoring journal performance through the entire end-to-end process of publication, and ensuring maximum speed and efficiency. This will involve the launch of new journals and/or the continued development and management of existing ones. This role will require a strong customer care focus, ensuring a perfect customer experience for scholars interacting with Academia.edu journals, in their capacity as either authors, reviewers, or editors. • Specific responsibilities include the following: • Monitor the key performance indicators of the journal, identify areas for improvement and take action as appropriate. • Facilitate and track manuscripts through an online author portal from initial submission to final editorial decision. • Perform manuscript checks for compliance that adhere to ethical and scientific standards for the journal after submission, revision and in preparation for acceptance. • Monitor the peer review process with a goal of obtaining timely feedback from editors and reviewers. • Build excellent communications and relationships with the Editor-in-Chief and the Editorial Board Members, authors, reviewers and any guest editors. • Ensure that all members of the Editorial Board are fully aware of the mission and editorial policies of the journal, and have all necessary training and information to perform their roles. • Promote the journal/s and develop a network of contacts within relevant fields. • Actively collaborate with internal editorial, product, and operations teams. Requirements • 5 years relevant editorial experience + Bachelor’s degree or 3 years relevant editorial experience + Master’s or Doctoral degree • Must have relevant experience working in an editorial role (not translation, indexing, content creation, production, review, etc.) on Open Access journals • Degree(s) must be in one of the following physical sciences fields: Chemistry, Engineering, Physics, Computer Science, Materials Science, Ecology and Environmental Sciences (no journalism, humanities, or arts degrees) • Ability to collaborate with team members in California during CA business hours • Exceptional oral and written communication skills in English**Please submit all application materials in English** Additional Requirements • Track record of overseeing day-to-day publishing activities while meeting time sensitive deadlines • Track record of building strong relationships with stakeholders such as the Editor-in-Chief, Editorial Board Members, authors, reviewers and guest editors • A customer-service focused approach to all communications • Strong interpersonal skills • Ability to adapt to change, handle multiple responsibilities simultaneously and to prioritize individually in a constantly-changing, fast-paced startup environment • Proficiency with office software such as Google Suite, Microsoft Office, etc. • An enthusiasm for open access academic publishing • Availability to travel for international scientific conferences and internal work events on occasion Benefits • Competitive compensation • Professional and personal development • Work from home • Flexible working hours #BI-Remote

Manage and develop academic journals, oversee manuscript processing, build relationships with editorial stakeholders, and promote journals within a fast-paced startup environment. | 5 years editorial experience in open access journals with a relevant biological sciences degree, strong communication and interpersonal skills, ability to collaborate in CA business hours, and willingness to travel occasionally. | About Us Academia.edu is a venture-backed, for-profit, and profitable company based in San Francisco. We are recognized as the world’s leading platform for researchers and scholars to share work, discover research, and connect with academics globally. Our bold vision is to democratize and accelerate the world's research, enhancing the speed of scientific discovery and technological progress for the benefit of everyone. We imagine a world where accessing academic papers is effortless, keeping track of cutting-edge research is seamless and collaborating with researchers is easier than ever before. Our platform empowers millions of scholars worldwide to push the boundaries of human understanding. We believe in the power of knowledge to change lives and the world, and our commitment to this mission drives everything we do. Join us as we continue to redefine what's possible in the world of research. Discover careers that challenge, inspire and propel you toward a future where your ideas can truly change the world. At Academia.edu, we're not just shaping the future of research—we're shaping the future of possibilities. Responsibilities • The Publishing Manager will be primarily responsible for the strategic development of the journals in their portfolio, monitoring journal performance through the entire end-to-end process of publication, and ensuring maximum speed and efficiency. This will involve the launch of new journals and/or the continued development and management of existing ones. This role will require a strong customer care focus, ensuring a perfect customer experience for scholars interacting with Academia.edu journals, in their capacity as either authors, reviewers, or editors. • Specific responsibilities include the following: • Monitor the key performance indicators of the journal, identify areas for improvement and take action as appropriate. • Facilitate and track manuscripts through an online author portal from initial submission to final editorial decision. • Perform manuscript checks for compliance that adhere to ethical and scientific standards for the journal after submission, revision and in preparation for acceptance. • Monitor the peer review process with a goal of obtaining timely feedback from editors and reviewers. • Build excellent communications and relationships with the Editor-in-Chief and the Editorial Board Members, authors, reviewers and any guest editors. • Ensure that all members of the Editorial Board are fully aware of the mission and editorial policies of the journal, and have all necessary training and information to perform their roles. • Promote the journal/s and develop a network of contacts within relevant fields. • Actively collaborate with internal editorial, product, and operations teams. Requirements • 5 years relevant editorial experience + Bachelor’s degree or 3 years relevant editorial experience + Master’s or Doctoral degree • Must have relevant experience working in an editorial role (not translation, indexing, content creation, production, review, etc.) on Open Access journals • Degree(s) must be in one of the following Biological sciences fields: biology, biochemistry, molecular biology, or biomedical engineering (no journalism, humanities, or arts degrees) • Ability to collaborate with team members in California during CA business hours • Exceptional oral and written communication skills in English**Please submit all application materials in English** Additional Requirements • Track record of overseeing day-to-day publishing activities while meeting time sensitive deadlines • Track record of building strong relationships with stakeholders such as the Editor-in-Chief, Editorial Board Members, authors, reviewers and guest editors • A customer-service focused approach to all communications • Strong interpersonal skills • Ability to adapt to change, handle multiple responsibilities simultaneously and to prioritize individually in a constantly-changing, fast-paced startup environment • Proficiency with office software such as Google Suite, Microsoft Office, etc. • An enthusiasm for open access academic publishing • Availability to travel for international scientific conferences and internal work events on occasion Benefits • Competitive compensation • Professional and personal development • Work from home • Flexible working hours #BI-Remote