Description:

ClassDojo aims to provide every child on Earth with an education they love, starting with a powerful communication network.
The flagship app is the #1 communication app connecting K-8 teachers, children, and families globally, actively used in over 95% of US schools and reaching over 50 million children in 180 countries.
As a Senior Fullstack Engineer, you will help build systems to support ClassDojo's rapid growth and work on production code from day one in a pair programming environment.
You will ship new and improved features to end users, write and optimize code for web apps, APIs, databases, and infrastructure, and collaborate with your team through various programming and design sessions.
You will contribute to cross-team technical improvements, support build and delivery pipelines, and engage in technical design and architecture discussions.
You will help improve practices, processes, and teamwork, unblock teammates, and systematically enhance product quality.
The role requires a passion for education and a desire to impact millions of kids' lives.

Requirements:

You must have 10+ years of professional software experience.
You should have a track record of delivering impactful user and business outcomes.
Experience in driving technical excellence through improvements to processes, practices, and tools is required, including test automation, CI/CD, and DevOps practices.
Strong communication skills are essential to translate business requirements into technical solutions.
You should thrive in a fast-paced environment and possess an ownership mindset, being comfortable with responsibility and accountability.
A thoughtful approach to creating and maintaining a world-class engineering culture is necessary.
You must work well in teams and enjoy collaborating with engineers, designers, and product teams.
Experience in a pair programming environment is preferred.
A passion for education and a commitment to making a difference in children's lives is essential.
You must reside and work within the Americas time zones.
Bonus qualifications include experience with Node and/or React at scale, familiarity with MongoDB or MySQL, and DevOps experience, especially on AWS.

ClassDojo offers a competitive salary based on geographic location, experience, and skillset, with ranges from $171,500 to $244,000 in specific states and $146,000 to $207,500 in other states.
The company is committed to equal employment opportunities and accommodates disabilities or special needs.
ClassDojo is a distributed company, allowing for remote work as long as there is significant overlap with Americas time zones.
Employees will have the opportunity to work in a talented and innovative team, contributing to the future of education.