Khan Academy · 2 days ago
Senior Fullstack Engineer II, Khan Kids
United States
Full-time
Remote
Senior Level
$165K/yr - $186K/yr
7+ years expKhan Academy is a nonprofit on a mission to provide a free, world-class education to anyone, anywhere. As a Senior Software Engineer II on the Khan Academy Kids team, you will be a core technical contributor responsible for building and maintaining the fullstack web infrastructure that supports our educational platform.
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Responsibilities
Design, build, and maintain fullstack web applications and services that power dashboards and administrative tools used by educators and families worldwide
Lead complex technical projects from conception through launch, collaborating with cross-functional teams including engineering, product, design, and content to deliver impactful features that advance our educational mission
Drive engineering excellence by writing clean, testable, well-documented code, conducting thorough code reviews, and championing best practices that elevate the entire team's technical capabilities
Participate in technical planning and architecture decisions, bringing deep fullstack expertise to shape the long-term technical direction of the Khan Academy Kids platform
Qualification
Required
7+ years of fullstack web development experience
Strong proficiency in modern web frameworks with a demonstrated ability to work across frontend and backend systems
Project leadership capabilities, with the ability to drive initiatives from concept through launch
Capable of coordinating with cross-functional stakeholders and managing complex technical projects
Extensive experience with modern web frameworks including Vue.js or React, and TypeScript or JavaScript
Ability to build scalable, maintainable web applications
Extensive backend development experience building RESTful APIs and server-side applications
Strong understanding of web application architecture, authentication, and security best practices
Experience working with relational databases (SQL), including schema design, query optimization, and data modeling for scalable applications
Demonstrated ability to design, build, and maintain complex, testable software systems while upholding high standards for readability and automated testing
High empathy for the Khan Academy Kids audience and a genuine passion for the mission to deliver a free, world-class education to every child
Experience working collaboratively with both technical and creative team members
A commitment to pushing the team forward through technical contributions, mentorship, and solving hard technical problems
Preferred
Experience with C++ and understanding of native mobile development workflows
Experience building educational apps and tools for kids or educators
Prior experience in a startup or small team environment
Benefits
Competitive salaries
Ample paid time off as needed – Your well-being is a priority.
Remote-first culture - that caters to your time zone, with open flexibility as needed, at times
Generous parental leave
An exceptional team that trusts you and gives you the freedom to do your best
The chance to put your talents towards a deeply meaningful mission and the opportunity to work on high-impact products that are already defining the future of education
Opportunities to connect through affinity, ally, and social groups
401(k) + 4% matching & comprehensive insurance, including medical, dental, vision, and life
Company
Khan Academy
Khan Academy is a nonprofit organization that provides a free world class education for anyone, anywhere.
51-200 employees
H1B Sponsorship
Khan Academy has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (2)
2023 (2)
2022 (1)
2021 (2)
2020 (5)
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$16.21MKey Investors
Amgen FoundationOmidyar Network
2022-01-01Series A· $0.01M
2020-07-21Grant· $3M
2017-10-12Grant· $3M
Leadership Team
Caroline Hu Flexer
CEO & Co-Founder of Khan Academy Kids & Duck Duck Moose
Boris Lau
Senior Software Engineer
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