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Full-Time

Back End Software Engineer

Platform Infrastructure

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Seesaw

Seesaw

201-500 employees

Interactive learning platform for elementary education

Education

Compensation Overview

$134.4k - $160kAnnually

+ RSUs

Senior, Expert

Remote in USA

Category
Backend Engineering
Software Engineering
Required Skills
Python
AWS
Elasticsearch
Requirements
  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field
  • 5+ years of experience in a back-end/infrastructure Software Engineering role
  • Strong proficiency in Python, AWS (or another Cloud provider)
  • Strong Computer Science fundamentals - a bachelor's degree in CS or equivalent experience
  • Direct experience designing, developing, and maintaining software at scale. The best candidates will have shipped web applications to millions of users, and will be able to talk about the architecture that supports that scale.
  • Comfort working within complex systems and ability to write readable, maintainable self-documenting or well-documented code to solve complex problems with simple, elegant solutions.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills
Responsibilities
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams (product, engineering) to design, develop, and maintain the core infrastructure of Seesaw's services
  • Create scalable and efficient back-end systems that enable rapid development of user-centric features.
  • Ensure the security and reliability of Seesaw's platform, proactively identifying and addressing potential vulnerabilities and performance bottlenecks.
  • Optimize cloud infrastructure for cost-effectiveness, leveraging best practices in resource management
  • Contribute to an iterative development process to deliver new features that students, teachers, families, and school administrators love.
  • Back-end software development for our platform (Python / DynamoDB / ElasticSearch).
  • Help develop a strong technical roadmap and engineering culture through design proposals, industry engagement, and more.

Seesaw is an elementary Learning Experience Platform that enables interactive lessons, digital portfolios, and inclusive communication, fostering student voice and critical thinking. The main technologies/methods used in the product include interactive lesson tools, digital portfolio features, and inclusive communication functionalities.

Company Stage

Series A

Total Funding

$183M

Headquarters

San Francisco, California

Founded

2015

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

33%

1 year growth

33%

2 year growth

33%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • The financial support from Providence Equity Partners could lead to enhanced features and a more robust platform.
  • Seesaw's focus on student engagement positions it well to capitalize on the increasing demand for interactive and engaging online learning tools.

What critics are saying

  • The digital divide in edtech could limit Seesaw's reach, particularly among students who are less inclined to use digital tools.
  • Negative user experiences, such as those reported by some students, could impact Seesaw's reputation and adoption rates.

What makes Seesaw unique

  • Seesaw Learning focuses on student engagement, setting it apart from broader edtech platforms like Khan Academy that cover a wider range of educational needs.
  • The recent investment from Providence Equity Partners provides Seesaw with significant financial backing, potentially enabling more rapid innovation and expansion.

Benefits

Full medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) matching

Paid family leave

Additional remote working benefits