Senior Software Engineer, Elixir San Francisco

Position Summary: Wonderschool is harnessing the power of technology to provide comprehensive support to childcare providers operating out of their homes as well as in the government and non-profit sectors. Our products enable childcare providers to create high-quality environments and meet the demands of their business, while also helping parents in need of childcare solutions through the creation of an accessible marketplace.We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Senior Software Engineer to join our Marketplace team. As Senior Software Engineer, you will play a crucial role in improving the experience of parents searching for child care on Wonderschool’s marketplace. You will also collaborate closely with other Marketplace engineers to improve Wonderschool’s architecture and the overall quality of our codebase.Responsibilities:Fully own and deliver features from end to end, from requirements analysis, estimation, and project planning, to data modeling and feature delivery.Debug production issues across the entire stackParticipate in rotating engineering supportCoordinate with QA to ensure quick bug resolution on critical issuesEnsure high percentage of test coverage across the codebaseProactively communicate progress to our product team and leadershipLearn our customer workflows and nuances within the early childcare industryOccasionally attend user interviews and onboarding sessions to give support and receive feedback directly from customersRequired Qualifications:5+ years of relevant professional experience as a backend or full stack engineerPrevious experience with Elixir or other functional programming languagesPrevious experience with Postgres, with a focus on database design and optimizationWriting high-quality and readable code with effective test coverageInteracting with product and engineering stakeholders; articulating and resolving concerns about potential side effects of a featureClear verbal and written communication skillsProven experience breaking down features into bitesize deliverablesExperience working with relative estimations with a high degree of accuracyPreferred Qualifications:Experience utilizing concurrent systems and patterns in Elixir or Erlang/OTPPrevious experience with Phoenix LiveViewPrevious experience with the design/development of REST and GraphQL APIsPrevious experience working with early stage startupsWorking with a distributed teamWhat We Offer:Wonderschool provides the wage ranges it reasonably and in good faith expects to pay for all remote roles and as otherwise required by applicable law. The expected range of starting pay for this role is $180,000 - $220,000 annually. Actual compensation may vary within the listed range based on a wide array of factors including, but not limited to, skill set, experience, and specific geographic location.Additionally, Wonderschool offers a competitive benefits package, including the following:Health benefits offer 100% coverage for employee premiums and 80% for dependents.WIFI, Employee Wellness, and co-working space reimbursements offered to all employeesA flexible PTO plan, paid holidays, and mental wellness daysHighly competitive parental leave policies, eligible to qualified individuals after 6-months of employmentAn autonomous workplace that prioritizes health and wellness to ensure our employees can produce their best work while achieving their personal and professional goals.A highly collaborative work environment with a variety of team bonding opportunitiesWonderschool is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We plan and structure our interviews to directly assess skills and talent.Create a Job AlertInterested in building your career at Wonderschool? Get future opportunities sent straight to your email.Apply for this job*First Name *Last Name *Email *Phone *Resume/CV *Enter manuallyAccepted file types: pdf, doc, docx, txt, rtfEnter manuallyAccepted file types: pdf, doc, docx, txt, rtfAre you currently authorized to work in the United States? * Select...Do you now, or will you in the future, require sponsorship to work in the United States? * Select... #J-18808-Ljbffr

Created: 2025-09-17