Staff Software Engineer, Backend - Education

brightwheel is seeking a Staff Software Engineer to lead the backend development of their innovative education platform. This role presents an exciting opportunity to make a direct impact on the education sector by building and scaling technology solutions that serve teachers, administrators, and families.

The position requires a seasoned professional with 5+ years of backend development experience, particularly in scaling large systems and working with modern technologies like Ruby on Rails, Python, or Go. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in distributed systems, payment integrations, and microservices architecture, along with the ability to mentor other engineers and drive technical excellence.

As a Staff Software Engineer, you'll be responsible for architecting and evolving backend systems, partnering with Product and Design teams to deliver impactful features, and ensuring the reliable performance of critical applications. The role involves significant collaboration across functions to align technology decisions with business goals and customer needs.

The position offers a competitive compensation package ranging from $154,000 to $237,000 annually, along with comprehensive benefits including equity, healthcare coverage, 401(k), and generous parental leave. The fully remote work environment provides flexibility across U.S. time zones, making it an ideal opportunity for someone who values work-life balance while contributing to meaningful education technology solutions.

This role is perfect for a technical leader who is passionate about education technology and wants to make a significant impact on how educational institutions operate and deliver value to their stakeholders. You'll have the opportunity to shape the technical direction of the platform while mentoring other engineers and establishing best practices that will drive the company's continued growth and success.