Senior Software Engineer, Elixir
WonderschoolSan Francisco, California, United States
Posted July 29, 2025
180000 - 220000 USD year
Full Time
About the Company
Wonderschool is an AI-powered marketplace solving the child care crisis by connecting governments, providers, parents, teachers, and nonprofits on one integrated platform. There is a nationwide shortage of child care and preschool options, and we believe one of the most effective ways to expand access is by helping teachers and caregivers start and grow successful programs—especially home-based child care businesses. For providers, Wonderschool offers comprehensive support to launch and operate high-quality programs. We assist with licensing, classroom setup, pricing strategy, website creation, enrollment support, daily operations, and more. Our platform is designed to let educators focus on what they do best: caring for and educating children. For governments, we offer AI-powered tools to help manage and expand early education ecosystems. Our technology helps states and municipalities identify child care deserts, support local providers, increase quality, and ensure families can access programs that meet their needs. By unifying data, services, and funding mechanisms, we help public agencies scale solutions effectively and equitably. We are proud to partner with leaders across sectors—from families and educators to policymakers and nonprofits—to create a future where every child has access to early learning. Wonderschool is backed by Andreessen Horowitz, Goldman Sachs, First Round Capital, Lerer Ventures, Imaginable Futures, and Long Journey Ventures.
Job Description
Wonderschool is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to improve the experience of parents searching for child care on their marketplace. The role involves collaborating with other engineers to improve architecture and code quality, and requires a strong background in Elixir and backend development.
Requirements
- Fully own and deliver features from end to end
- Debug production issues across the entire stack
- Participate in rotating engineering support
- Coordinate with QA to ensure quick bug resolution on critical issues
- Ensure high percentage of test coverage across the codebase
- Proactively communicate progress to product team and leadership
- Learn customer workflows and nuances within the early childcare industry
- Occasionally attend user interviews and onboarding sessions to give support and receive feedback directly from customers
Benefits
- 100% coverage for employee premiums and 80% for dependents on health benefits
- WIFI, Employee Wellness, and co-working space reimbursements
- Flexible PTO plan, paid holidays, and mental wellness days
- Highly competitive parental leave policies
- Autonomous workplace prioritizing health and wellness
- Highly collaborative work environment with team bonding opportunities
