Staff Software Engineer, Backend - Education

brightwheel • Only, TN

113d • $154,000 - $237,000

About The Position

Brightwheel is seeking a Staff Software Engineer to join our Education team, which is dedicated to building a best-in-class learning platform for educators, parents, and students. This role involves launching new features and products that enhance the educational experience. The ideal candidate will be technically well-rounded and motivated by the positive impact their work can have on people's lives.

Requirements

• 5+ years of professional experience, preferably in fast-paced early- or mid-stage startups.
• Delivered large-scale backend systems that improved customer-facing experiences and business-critical operations.
• Designed and implemented distributed systems for scalability and reliability, with proficiency in languages such as Ruby on Rails, Python, or Go.
• Worked with Stripe or similar billing systems, building and maintaining integrations that supported growth and operational excellence.
• Contributed to or led migration efforts in evolving codebases, improving architecture while supporting ongoing product delivery.
• Partnered with cross-functional teams to take features from concept to launch, balancing speed with long-term value.
• Mentored other engineers, established best practices, and helped teams improve velocity and execution.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with microservices/service-oriented architectures.
• Full-stack development experience using React.js.

Responsibilities

• Partner with Product and Design to scope, design, and deliver impactful new features in the Education product line.
• Architect, refine, and scale backend systems, introducing new technologies and patterns that strengthen the foundation of our backend architecture.
• Own and evolve brightwheel’s eCommerce systems and integrations to ensure curriculum reaches teachers and students.
• Collaborate across functions to ensure technology decisions align with business goals and customer needs.
• Contribute to technical direction for the team, leading by example with high-quality code and thoughtful reviews.

Benefits

• Healthcare Coverage: Medical, dental, and vision benefits typically valued at $15,000+, with brightwheel providing high coverage for both employees and families.
• Generous Paid Parental Leave for growing families.
• Flexible Paid Time Off (PTO) to recharge and relax.
• 401(k) Enrollment to help you plan for the future.
• Monthly Remote Productivity Stipend.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees