Company Description

At Otsimo, we believe in affordable and accessible education for every child. Our mission is to improve the quality and accessibility of special education for children with autism, Down syndrome, and other learning differences. To date, we’ve impacted the lives of 5M+ children worldwide. (https://otsimo.com/en/about-us/)

We’re building a diverse team across cultures and communities because different perspectives make us stronger and help us design products that include, empower, and inspire kids everywhere.

Job Description

We are developing a GenAI-powered kids’ video application that combines interactive experiences, media rendering, and secure backend services. This solution will empower families by giving them tools to create personalized and meaningful digital content in a safe environment.

We’re looking for a Full-Stack Developer to join our project team.

It is important to emphasize that this is a full-time and hybrid (not 100% remote) position. Please consider this and respond accordingly.

What You’ll Do

• Build and maintain the mobile app frontend using React Native
• Develop lightweight backend services (user accounts, sessions, in-app purchases)
• Integrate with proprietary video and media APIs
• Implement analytics and event tracking (Mixpanel, AppsFlyer)
• Contribute to CI/CD pipelines, testing, and deployment
• Collaborate with PM, QA, and design to deliver on a milestone-based plan

Required Skills

• Minimum 2 years of experience as a back-end/full-stack engineer.
• Prior experience building RESTful APIs and microservices.
• Proven experience with React Native (apps published on App Store / Google Play)
• Strong knowledge of JavaScript/TypeScript
• Backend experience (Node.js, Express, or similar frameworks)
• Hands-on experience with API integrations and authentication flows
• Understanding of secure coding practices (OAuth2, token handling, data privacy)
• Experience with GCP, AWS, Azure, or similar is highly desired.
• Solid understanding of OOP principles.
• Experience with modern backend and frontend web development stacks. Some of the tools we use include (Javascript / Node.js, TypeScript, React and React Native, PostgreSQL).
• Experience using Git and code reviews
• BS/MS in computer science or equivalent degree.
• Bonus: Experience with video streaming/processing, Firebase/GCP, or analytics SDKs

Also Important:

• An eye for visual design.
• Applies principles of continuous learning, mentoring others, and embraces feedback.
• Ability to work collaboratively with developers, designers and artists.

What We Offer

• Free healthy snacks and drinks, plus lunch card.
• Flexible & Hybrid office policy (combined remote and on-site)
• MacBook and other pieces of equipment, monitor, dongle, etc.
• Monthly happy hours and company events.
• Pet-friendly office.
• A challenging and fulfilling opportunity to join one of the most experienced teams in EdTech and help create a completely new kind of special school.

About the Process

• Application Review (1–2 weeks): You’ll receive a confirmation email once we get your application.
• Phone Interview (15 min): Quick intro to learn more about you and answer your questions.
• Technical Interview (1.5 hrs): Deep dive into your experiences, plus a live coding exercise.
• Final Interview (30 min): Meet with a cross-functional Otsimo team to discuss your past work and career goals.

While a resumé is a good start, if this sounds like a job for you, then don’t be shy and reach out and say hello. Tell us about work that you're proud of, your hobbies, and what excites you about working at Otsimo.