Senior Software Engineer, Core Services at Kiddom

New York, New York, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

EducationIndustries

Requirements

6+ years of software development experience at scale
3+ years of experience leading cross-functional projects
Fluency in Go plus at least one of TypeScript, Javascript, Python
Experience managing services in AWS or other cloud platforms
Experience with Docker containers and Linux virtual machines
Strong DevOps skills, bridging applications to infrastructure
Conscientious of impact, always keeping the end-user in mind
Enjoy teaching best practices and learning new technologies
Knack for finding simple solutions to big problems, enrolling engineering teams and stakeholders in vision
Track record of shipping quality products that scale without drama
Calm professionalism during production incidents; share outage stories to learn and level up junior engineers
Adaptable to changing customer needs and unexpected system behavior

Responsibilities

Support common APIs, services, data stores, and dev tools for great product and developer experiences
Troubleshoot issues, create project plans, and collaborate cross-functionally to resolve complex problems
Provide technical leadership and strategic impact, shaping systems to grow each school year
Work with languages like Go, TypeScript, Python, and technologies like web APIs, graph databases, edge computing, and LLMs
Drive technical change across every team
Help engineers do their best work using tools you select and champion
Debug complex issues, such as null pointer exceptions

Skills

TypeScript

JavaScript

Python

AWS

Docker

Linux

DevOps

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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