About the job
At Playground, we are dedicated to making high-quality child care accessible to all families. We have developed industry-leading software that streamlines the management of child care businesses. With millions in funding, statewide contracts, and partnerships with thousands of schools nationwide, Playground is making a significant impact in the child care sector. Our founders have been recognized by Forbes in their 30 Under 30 list, showcasing our commitment to innovation and excellence.
As we continue to grow rapidly, we are eager to expand our engineering team. Our culture revolves around ownership, collaboration, and tackling complex projects with enthusiasm.
Job Description
As a key member of Playground's engineering team, you will design, build, and scale the backend systems that drive our platform. Your contributions will be pivotal in shaping the future of child care, impacting businesses, agencies, and government organizations that rely on our services.
This role emphasizes mission-critical backend systems. You will lead initiatives from concept to implementation, enhancing existing systems to meet increasing demands for scale, complexity, security, and performance.
We are seeking proactive individuals who take ownership of their work, act with urgency, and are excited about leveraging modern AI coding tools to maximize their productivity.

