Staff Software Engineer, Backend - Education

Only, Tennessee, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Education Technology, EducationIndustries

Requirements

Candidates should have 5+ years of professional experience, preferably in fast-paced early- or mid-stage startups. They must have designed and implemented distributed systems for scalability and reliability, with proficiency in languages such as Ruby on Rails, Python, or Go. Experience working with Stripe or similar billing systems is required, along with a history of contributing to or leading migration efforts in evolving codebases. Experience partnering with cross-functional teams to take features from concept to launch and mentoring other engineers is also necessary. Bonus points for experience with microservices/service-oriented architectures and full-stack development using React.js.

Responsibilities

The Staff Software Engineer will partner with Product and Design to scope, design, and deliver new features in the Education product line. They will architect, refine, and scale backend systems, introducing new technologies and patterns to strengthen the backend architecture. This role involves owning and evolving Brightwheel’s eCommerce systems and integrations to deliver curriculum to teachers and students. The engineer will collaborate across functions to align technology decisions with business goals and customer needs, and contribute to the technical direction for the team by leading with high-quality code and thoughtful reviews.

Skills

Backend Development

Software Engineering

Learning Platform Development

Feature Development

Product Development

Customer Focus

Collaboration

Problem Solving

Growth Mindset

Brightwheel

Childcare management software for preschools

About Brightwheel

Brightwheel provides childcare management software specifically designed for preschools and childcare centers. The platform simplifies various administrative tasks such as sign-in and sign-out procedures, billing, and communication with families, allowing educators and staff to save time each month. Users have reported that 90% of preschools using Brightwheel experience an increase in timely payments, while 95% of administrators and staff note improved communication with families. Brightwheel operates on a subscription-based model, where childcare centers pay a regular fee to access the software. Its user-friendly interface and strong customer service set it apart from competitors, making it a top choice in the educational technology market. The goal of Brightwheel is to enhance the efficiency of childcare management and foster better relationships between centers and families.

San Francisco, CaliforniaHeadquarters

2010Year Founded

$86.4MTotal Funding

SERIES_CCompany Stage

Consumer Software, EducationIndustries

201-500Employees

Benefits

Competitive base salary

Equity

Premium medical, dental, & vision coverage

Paid parental leave

Flexible PTO policy

Wellness & productivity stipend

Learning & development stipend

Risks

Increased competition from AI-powered tools like Clay could challenge Brightwheel's market position.

Integration challenges from acquiring Experience Early Learning may disrupt service quality.

Rapid valuation increase to $600 million may attract scrutiny and pressure for growth.

Differentiation

Brightwheel offers an all-in-one platform for childcare management and communication.

The platform is highly rated, earning the title of #1 childcare software.

Brightwheel's integration with QuickBooks enhances financial monitoring for childcare centers.

Upsides

Brightwheel's acquisition of Experience Early Learning expands its educational offerings.

The $55M Series C funding round boosts Brightwheel's growth potential and market reach.

Brightwheel's platform improves timely payments and communication for 90% of its users.

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