Responsibilities
Collaborate with a cross-functional team to design and build features end to end with a strong focus on customer needs and product impact
Write clean, maintainable, and efficient code across the stack — React and TypeScript on the frontend, Node.js and Express on the backend.
Lead the design and delivery of mission-critical backend APIs and services, with a focus on performance, security, and long-term maintainability.
Build and improve frontend features in our web app, contributing to a best-in-class user experience for thousands of child care businesses
Participate in code reviews to maintain code quality and share knowledge across the team.
Interact directly with customers to gather feedback and understand their needs.
Proactively identify technical debt and drive improvements across both frontend and backend architecture.
Requirements
5+ years of experience in full stack or software development, with meaningful exposure to both frontend and backend technologies.
Proficiency in React and TypeScript (or JavaScript) on the frontend.
Strong proficiency in Node.js and Express (or similar backend frameworks).
Experience designing and maintaining RESTful APIs in production environments.
Strong experience operating systems in the cloud (GCP preferred but not essential), including infrastructure, performance tuning, and reliability best practices.
Ability to ship quickly and focus on work that has the highest impact
Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and excellent communication abilities.
Demonstrated ownership of high-impact, complex projects from concept to reality.
Compensation
The annual salary range for this position is $170,000 – $270,000, subject to standard withholding and applicable taxes.
Job level and actual compensation will be decided on factors including, but not limited to, individual qualifications objectively assessed during the interview process (including skills and prior relevant experience, potential impact, and scope of role), market demands, and specific work location. The listed range is a guideline, and the range for this role may be modified.
WHY JOIN PLAYGROUND
Competitive salary
3 weeks of PTO
Health, vision, and dental benefits
$1200/year education stipend
Free lunch daily
New MacBook
Collaborative and supportive work culture with a high level of autonomy and room for growth
Help accelerate our mission to make excellent child care accessible to all!
How to Apply If you're excited to join a mission-driven, early-stage company where ownership, craftsmanship, and empathy are at the center of what we do, apply now. The Playground Team is fully in-office in Union Square, NYC. Please ensure you are open to a fully in-person role before applying.
Check out our journey https://www.tryplayground.com/about to learn more about our co-founders Dan, Josh, and Sasha.
