Senior Software Engineer, Backend

Kiddom, an innovative educational technology platform, is seeking a Senior Backend Software Engineer to join their mission of transforming K-12 education. This role offers an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact in educational technology while working with cutting-edge backend technologies.

The position requires a seasoned professional with 6+ years of experience who will be responsible for designing and developing scalable backend services that power Kiddom's educational platform. The ideal candidate will bring extensive experience in backend technologies, system architecture, and a passion for solving complex problems while mentoring other engineers.

Key responsibilities include designing and maintaining high-performance backend services, ensuring system scalability and security, and collaborating with cross-functional teams. The role requires expertise in both SQL and NoSQL databases, cloud platforms, and microservices architecture. You'll be working with technologies like PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Redis, and Kubernetes, with opportunities to work with modern tech stack including Golang and TypeScript.

Kiddom offers a competitive compensation package ranging from $160,000 to $185,000 annually, along with equity in a high-growth company. Benefits include comprehensive health coverage (medical, dental, and vision), 401k, and a flexible vacation policy. The position is hybrid-based in San Francisco, offering a balance between in-office collaboration and remote work flexibility.

This is an excellent opportunity for a senior engineer who is passionate about education and wants to contribute to a mission-driven organization that's making a real difference in K-12 education. You'll be joining a collaborative, inclusive team that's dedicated to building transformative educational technology while having the chance to mentor others and shape the technical direction of the platform.