About Kiddom
Personalized learning solutions for K-12 education
Key Highlights
- Raised $56.5M in Series B funding
- Headquartered in Financial District, San Francisco, CA
- Serves individual teachers for free, with paid institutional solutions
- 100+ employees dedicated to improving K-12 education
Kiddom is transforming K-12 education with its collaborative learning platform that integrates assessments, digital curriculum, and instruction. Based in the Financial District of San Francisco, Kiddom has raised $56.5 million in Series B funding and serves individual teachers for free while offerin...
🎁 Benefits
Kiddom offers a flexible vacation policy, meaningful equity, and a remote-friendly culture with a budget to ensure comfortable workspaces. Employees e...
🌟 Culture
Kiddom's culture is centered around enhancing digital education through innovative tools that bridge the gap between remote and in-person learning. Th...
Backend Engineer • Senior
Overview
Kiddom is hiring a Senior Backend Engineer to develop backend services and internal tools that enhance the efficiency of their educational platform. You'll primarily work with Python and have secondary exposure to Go. This role requires significant backend engineering experience.
Job Description
Who you are
You have 5+ years of backend engineering experience, focusing on building scalable and reliable systems. Your expertise in developing backend services and automation frameworks has equipped you with the skills to improve the velocity of engineering teams. You understand the importance of clean, maintainable, and testable code, and you thrive in environments where you can contribute to the overall architecture and design of systems.
Your primary programming language is Python, and you have experience with Go, which allows you to adapt to various project requirements. You are comfortable working with internal developer tools and have a keen interest in enhancing the developer experience through automation and tooling. You are a proactive problem solver who enjoys collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality software solutions.
What you'll do
As a Senior Backend Engineer at Kiddom, you will play a crucial role in developing backend services that support the core functionalities of our educational platform. You will work closely with the Tooling team to build and maintain systems that empower all engineering teams, ensuring that they can deliver reliable and efficient software. Your responsibilities will include designing and implementing automation frameworks that streamline development processes and improve deployment reliability.
You will also be involved in shaping how Kiddom engineers build, deploy, and observe systems at scale. This includes writing clean and maintainable code, conducting code reviews, and mentoring junior engineers to foster a culture of continuous improvement. You will collaborate with product managers and other stakeholders to understand requirements and translate them into technical solutions that meet the needs of our users.
What we offer
Kiddom offers a dynamic work environment where you can make a significant impact on the educational landscape. We provide competitive compensation and benefits, along with opportunities for professional growth and development. You will be part of a mission-driven team that is dedicated to promoting student equity and growth through innovative technology solutions. We encourage you to apply even if your experience doesn't match every requirement, as we value diverse perspectives and backgrounds.
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