Software Engineer, Backend

Toddle is a teacher-built, AI-first teaching and learning platform that goes beyond a typical LMS. We help educators streamline their entire workflow – from curriculum planning and assessments to student portfolios, gradebook, progress reports and family communication – all from one intuitive interface.

In the past two years, we’ve deeply embedded AI across our entire platform to reduce teachers’ administrative workload and help them focus on what really matters: delivering meaningful, personalised instruction. Whether it’s planning lessons, assessing student work, or writing report cards, Toddle AI is built to support teachers in all their work.

Today, 2,000+ schools and districts across 100+ countries use Toddle to simplify and elevate their teaching. We are backed by leading global investors, including GSV and Sequoia Capital.

Here’s what you’ll be doing

We are looking for a passionate and skilled Backend engineer, one who partners with us in creating beautiful products for teachers, students and parents alike. As a Backend engineer, you will play a major role in designing, developing and deploying high-quality web platforms. In this multifaceted role, you will get the opportunity to work along curriculum experts, teachers, and students, and user-test the product in real school settings.

Must have Skills:

• Frameworks & Technologies: Node.js, Express, GraphQL, JWT
• Database: SQL query writing and optimisation.
• Tools: Git basics, Scripting basics

Good to have:

• DevOps experience with AWS, CI/CD
• Working experience in PostgreSQL

Is this someone that looks like you?

• Education: B.E/B.Tech degree
• Experience: 1 to 3 years of relevant working experience (SaaS preferred)
• Soft Skills: Having a bias towards action, a good sense of design, empathy, and good communication skills
• We deeply value building the right culture at Toddle, and these are a few things that we look for in each hire – Coach-ability, Curiosity, Ownership, Hustle and Humility

Excited about the role?

Here are some more benefits:

1. Exposure to diverse learning opportunities
   • Work across different projects & teams to develop skills outside of your core expertise
   • Access to a small budget towards learning (e.g. books, online courses, substacks)
2. Industry best leave policy We trust you fully on your commitment to our mission and your judgement on planning your time and taking leaves:
   • No cap on the number of sick or casual leaves
   • Special paid leaves for childbirth, wedding etc.
3. No bell curve performance evaluations We put in a lot of work to hire the best, and therefore we don’t expect anyone to deliver less than the best!
4. Block “no-meeting hours” to enable uninterrupted focused work
5. And yes, a super fun and diverse group of folks to collaborate and grow with

Hiring process:

1. Shortlisting:

• Share your resume with careers@toddleapp.com.
• We’ll review your application and assess for a good fit.
• If shortlisted, you’ll hear from us within 2-3 days.

2. Interview Process: Typically, we do 2-3 rounds of interviews, a written assignment, and deep reference checks.

3. We value your time and aim to communicate proactively at all stages of your application. You can always reach out with any questions!