Senior Backend Engineer, Tooling at Kiddom

San Francisco, California, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

EdTech, EducationIndustries

Requirements

BS or MS in Computer Science or a related field
6+ years of professional experience designing, building, and maintaining backend systems at scale
Deep expertise in Python, including experience building APIs and asynchronous processing systems
Familiarity with GoLang, with an interest in contributing to Go-based services and tooling
Strong proficiency with both relational and non-relational databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB, Redis)
Hands-on experience with distributed systems and microservices architecture
Production experience on cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure), including Docker, Kubernetes, and IaC (Terraform, etc.)
Solid understanding of design patterns, testing, and backend performance tuning
Strong debugging and system observability skills
Collaborative mindset and ability to work effectively with product managers, frontend teams, and other stakeholders
Excellent communication skills — written, verbal, and architectural documentation
Desire to mentor and elevate team members’ technical skills
Passion for improving K–12 education and building systems that serve teachers, students, and educational equity

Responsibilities

Design, build, and maintain backend services and automation tooling primarily in Python, with opportunities to contribute to GoLang-based systems
Develop and maintain internal APIs, asynchronous task frameworks, and services that improve developer productivity and platform reliability
Collaborate cross-functionally with other engineering teams to understand their needs and build internal systems that streamline workflows
Optimize and maintain integrations with internal and external systems, including CI/CD pipelines, observability tools, and developer infrastructure
Own projects end-to-end — from system design and architecture to implementation, deployment, and monitoring
Drive engineering excellence through thoughtful code reviews, automated testing, and performance optimization
Champion modern backend practices — including observability, scalability, and fault tolerance — within the Tooling ecosystem
Mentor junior engineers and contribute to shaping the future of Kiddom’s backend and infrastructure practices

Skills

Python

GoLang

Backend Services

APIs

Asynchronous Tasks

CI/CD

Observability

System Design

Automation

Code Review

Automated Testing

Kiddom

Digital platform for K-12 education tools

About Kiddom

Kiddom provides a digital platform aimed at improving the teaching and learning experience for K-12 educators and school districts. The platform includes tools for curriculum planning, student assignments, assessment, and analytics. It offers both free and premium versions, with the free version providing essential features and the premium version, Kiddom Academy, offering advanced analytics and reporting tools. Schools and districts can subscribe to the premium services for a fee, which allows them to access more comprehensive features for managing educational data. The platform is available on iOS and Android, enabling teachers to plan and assess learning from anywhere. Kiddom's goal is to enhance educational outcomes by providing data-driven insights and improving communication between teachers and students.

San Francisco, CaliforniaHeadquarters

2015Year Founded

$55MTotal Funding

SERIES_CCompany Stage

Data & Analytics, EducationIndustries

51-200Employees

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Paid Sick Leave

Unlimited Paid Time Off

Parental Leave

Company Equity

Risks

Intense competition from other EdTech companies may impact Kiddom's market share.

Reliance on partnerships for content poses risks if partnerships dissolve.

Economic downturns could affect school districts' ability to afford premium subscriptions.

Differentiation

Kiddom offers a comprehensive digital platform for K-12 curriculum management and assessment.

The platform supports bilingual education with English and Spanish curricula for grades 6-12.

Kiddom integrates with various learning management systems, enhancing accessibility and usability.

Upsides

Kiddom's recent $35M funding round supports growth and product development.

Partnerships with OpenSciEd and Labster expand Kiddom's high-quality curriculum offerings.

Increased demand for digital curriculum solutions boosts Kiddom's market potential.

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