About Kira Learning We live in a world where technology is rapidly changing the educational experiences of students and teachers everywhere, and we have the opportunity to shape how this change takes place. It is Kira Learning's mission to harness transformative AI technologies to make world-class teaching and learning accessible to everyone. Kira is a rapidly growing startup backed by top-tier Venture Capital funds including New Enterprise Associates (NEA) and Andrew Ng's AI Fund. About the Role As a security engineer at Kira, you will play a crucial role in safeguarding sensitive K-12 student data within our platform and you will help ensure that our database architecture, infrastructure, codebase and development practices are secure and reliable for all of our users. This role is perfect for someone who is passionate about the intersection of systems, privacy, and data security. You will architect, design and write backend systems for handling some of the most sensitive data in the education space. This is a full-time position that requires flexibility with work hours and availability outside of regular business hours. We have offices in San Francisco, CA and New York City, NY and we ask that employees work from one of the two locations. Location New York, NY or San Francisco, CA This is a hybrid role, reporting to the office four days per week. Each person may work from home one day per week on either Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday. In this Role You Will: <ul> <ul><li>Design, develop, and maintain secure software for core platform functionalities, particularly focusing on authentication and authorization systems, secure communication channels between services (e.g., API security), and secure data storage and access controls </li><li>Develop and implement data handling policies and procedures in compliance with legal and ethical standards such as FERPA, COPPA and international regulations, ensuring the integrity and confidentiality of user data </li><li>Conduct regular security audits and vulnerability assessments of our systems and third-party integrations </li><li>Translate legal requirements into technical solutions </li><li>Ensure our AI applications are hosted and developed with proper security measures in mind </li><li>Collaborate with engineers to ensure security best practices are integrated throughout the software development lifecycle </li><li>Implement and manage encryption protocols for data at rest and in transit </li><li>Design and oversee secure data migration processes between systems </li><li>Develop and maintain incident response plans for potential data breaches. </li></ul> </ul>Your Experiences & Skills Include: <ul> <ul><li>Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or equivalent technical experience. Masters preferred. </li><li>6+ years of experience in software engineering, with a focus on data protection and privacy </li><li>Knowledge developing and debugging in Java, Javascript, Typescript and/or React </li><li>Knowledge of AWS security services and CDK configurations and features for secure production environments </li><li>Strong knowledge of security frameworks, encryption technologies, and authentication protocols </li><li>Excellent written and verbal communication skills and ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams </li><li>Demonstrated capacity to clearly and concisely communicate about complex technical, architectural, and/or organizational problems, including to non-technical employees, and propose thorough iterative solutions </li><li>Take responsibility for problems from beginning to end, and are prepared to acquire any missing knowledge necessary to get the job done </li><li>Ability to be nimble, scrappy and adaptable. Can roll with the punches and thrive in a fast-paced, early-stage startup environment </li><li>A positive, can-do attitude. You're not deterred by minor setbacks and are able to swiftly overcome ambiguity </li><li>(Preferred) Experience working with international engineering teams across time zones </li> </ul></ul>Compensation & Benefits: <ul> <ul><li>Competitive compensation and equity. For applicants in the US, the salary range for this role is $170,000 - $230,000, depending on relevant considerations like professional experience and related skill sets. </li><li>Medical, dental, vision, including a medical insurance plan with 100% coverage of employee premiums. </li><li>Flexible PTO policy and company holidays </li><li>And more to come! </li></ul> </ul> $170,000 - $230,000 a year Final compensation and job title will be determined on relevant considerations like professional experiences and related skill sets. Background Check: Kira Learning will make a conditional job offer in line with local, state and federal laws, and a subsequent criminal, education, and employment history background check will then be issued. Equal Employment Opportunity Employer: At Kira Learning, we are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information (including characteristics and testing), military and veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Kira believes that diversity and inclusion among our employees are critical to our success as a company, and we seek to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool. Selection for employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.

About Kira LearningKira Learning is creating curriculum and learning tools that empower teachers and prepare students for a world in which technology and science play pivotal roles in everyone's lives. By way of our expert-backed content and intuitive, integrated teaching platform, Kira is intent on transforming the way computer science and artificial intelligence is taught and learned.We are backed by top-tier Venture Capital funds including New Enterprise Associates (NEA) and Andrew Ng’s AI Fund.Overview:We live in a world where technology is rapidly changing the educational experiences of students and teachers everywhere, and we have the opportunity to shape how this change takes place. It is Kira Learning’s mission to harness transformative AI technologies to make world-class teaching and learning accessible to everyone. Currently, Kira is focusing on transforming the way that Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence is taught and learned through our expert-backed content and integrated teaching platform. As an engineer at Kira, you will lead crucial projects and initiatives that have never been done before, and you will have the opportunity to help us build products that improve teaching and learning experiences across the world.This is a full-time position that requires flexibility with work hours and availability outside of regular business hours. We have offices in Los Angeles, CA, San Francisco, CA and New York City, NY and we ask that employees work from one of the three locations.As a Senior Software Engineer at Kira you will:<ul><li>Consistently ship large sized features and resolve issues to improve the student and teacher experience.</li><li>Set and edit Kira’s technical direction, aligning approaches across multiple areas. You will help translate business goals into technical solutions with realistic milestones.</li><li>Proactively identify areas of improvement in the code base; seek out improvements to product quality, security and performance.</li><li>Partake in end-to-end product execution, including working closely with Kira Learning’s UI/UX designers on interaction and visual design.</li><li>Work on prototyping, testing, training, and defining support procedures, in collaboration with the rest of the engineering team, product team, and executive leadership.</li></ul>Experience & Skills:<ul><li>Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, or equivalent technical experience.</li><li>5+ years of experience working in software engineering.</li><li>Knowledge developing and debugging in C/C++ and Java, or experience with scripting languages such as Python, Perl, PHP, and/or shell scripts.</li><li>Strong grasp of full-stack web development frameworks, and ability to create an application end-to-end.</li><li>Developing and working with automated testing frameworks to enable end-to-end reliable testing and deployment strategies.</li><li>Experience leading software design decisions, defining and managing end-to-end project requirements, and shipping complex products with minimal guidance.</li><li>Familiarity and experience working with NoSQL databases such as MongoDB.</li><li>Familiarity and experience auditing and contributing to product infrastructure.</li><li>Demonstrated capacity to clearly and concisely communicate about complex technical, architectural, and/or organizational problems, including to non-technical employees, and propose thorough iterative solutions.</li><li>Strong written and verbal communication skills.</li><li>Ability to be nimble and adaptable. Can roll with the punches and thrive in a fast-paced, early-stage startup environment.</li><li>A positive, can-do attitude. You’re not deterred by minor setbacks and are able to swiftly overcome ambiguity.</li><li>Impeccable attention to detail.</li><li>Experience leading software engineering projects in a rapidly changing and fast-paced environment.</li><li>(Preferred) Familiarity and experience working with AWS.</li></ul>Compensation:$170,000 - $230,000 a year. Competitive salary and equity package in a well-funded, high growth company. Compensation is based on a number of relevant factors such as location, professional experience and related skill sets.Benefits include:<ul><li>Flexible PTO</li><li>Paid parental leave</li><li>Top-notch medical, dental and vision coverage</li><li>Company 401(k) plan</li></ul>Background Check: Kira Learning will make a conditional job offer in line with local, state and federal laws, and a subsequent criminal, education, and employment history background check will then be issued.Equal Employment Opportunity Employer: At Kira Learning, we are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information (including characteristics and testing), military and veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Kira believes that diversity and inclusion among our employees are critical to our success as a company, and we seek to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool. Selection for employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.
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About Kira Learning We live in a world where technology is rapidly changing the educational experiences of students and teachers everywhere, and we have the opportunity to shape how this change takes place. It is Kira Learning's mission to harness transformative AI technologies to make world-class teaching and learning accessible to everyone. Kira is a rapidly growing startup backed by top-tier Venture Capital funds including New Enterprise Associates (NEA) and Andrew Ng's AI Fund. About the Role As a security engineer at Kira, you will play a crucial role in safeguarding sensitive K-12 student data within our platform and you will help ensure that our database architecture, infrastructure, codebase and development practices are secure and reliable for all of our users. This role is perfect for someone who is passionate about the intersection of systems, privacy, and data security. You will architect, design and write backend systems for handling some of the most sensitive data in the education space. This is a full-time position that requires flexibility with work hours and availability outside of regular business hours. We have offices in San Francisco, CA and New York City, NY and we ask that employees work from one of the two locations. Location New York, NY or San Francisco, CA This is a hybrid role, reporting to the office four days per week. Each person may work from home one day per week on either Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday. In this Role You Will:
Design, develop, and maintain secure software for core platform functionalities, particularly focusing on authentication and authorization systems, secure communication channels between services (e.g., API security), and secure data storage and access controls
Develop and implement data handling policies and procedures in compliance with legal and ethical standards such as FERPA, COPPA and international regulations, ensuring the integrity and confidentiality of user data
Conduct regular security audits and vulnerability assessments of our systems and third-party integrations
Translate legal requirements into technical solutions
Ensure our AI applications are hosted and developed with proper security measures in mind
Collaborate with engineers to ensure security best practices are integrated throughout the software development lifecycle
Implement and manage encryption protocols for data at rest and in transit
Design and oversee secure data migration processes between systems
Develop and maintain incident response plans for potential data breaches.
Your Experiences & Skills Include: Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or equivalent technical experience. Masters preferred.
6+ years of experience in software engineering, with a focus on data protection and privacy
Knowledge developing and debugging in Java, Javascript, Typescript and/or React
Knowledge of AWS security services and CDK configurations and features for secure production environments
Strong knowledge of security frameworks, encryption technologies, and authentication protocols
Excellent written and verbal communication skills and ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams
Demonstrated capacity to clearly and concisely communicate about complex technical, architectural, and/or organizational problems, including to non-technical employees, and propose thorough iterative solutions
Take responsibility for problems from beginning to end, and are prepared to acquire any missing knowledge necessary to get the job done
Ability to be nimble, scrappy and adaptable. Can roll with the punches and thrive in a fast-paced, early-stage startup environment
A positive, can-do attitude. You're not deterred by minor setbacks and are able to swiftly overcome ambiguity
(Preferred) Experience working with international engineering teams across time zones
Compensation & Benefits: Competitive compensation and equity. For applicants in the US, the salary range for this role is $170,000 - $230,000, depending on relevant considerations like professional experience and related skill sets.
Medical, dental, vision, including a medical insurance plan with 100% coverage of employee premiums.
Flexible PTO policy and company holidays
And more to come! $170,000 - $230,000 a year Final compensation and job title will be determined on relevant considerations like professional experiences and related skill sets. Background Check : Kira Learning will make a conditional job offer in line with local, state and federal laws, and a subsequent criminal, education, and employment history background check will then be issued. Equal Employment Opportunity Employer : At Kira Learning, we are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information (including characteristics and testing), military and veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Kira believes that diversity and inclusion among our employees are critical to our success as a company, and we seek to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool. Selection for employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.

About Kira Learning

We live in a world where technology is rapidly changing the educational experiences of students and teachers everywhere, and we have the opportunity to shape how this change takes place. It is Kira Learning's mission to harness transformative AI technologies to make world-class teaching and learning accessible to everyone.

Kira is a rapidly growing startup backed by top-tier Venture Capital funds including New Enterprise Associates (NEA) and Andrew Ng's AI Fund.

Overview:

We live in a world where technology is rapidly changing the educational experiences of students and teachers everywhere, and we have the opportunity to shape how this change takes place. It is Kira Learning's mission to harness transformative AI technologies to make world-class teaching and learning accessible to everyone. Currently, Kira is focusing on transforming the way that Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence is taught and learned through our expert-backed content and integrated teaching platform. As an engineer at Kira, you will lead crucial projects and initiatives that have never been done before, and you will have the opportunity to help us build products that improve teaching and learning experiences across the world.

This is a full-time position that requires flexibility with work hours and availability outside of regular business hours. We have offices in Los Angeles, CA, San Francisco, CA and New York City, NY and we ask that employees work from one of the three locations.

As a Senior Software Engineer at Kira you will:
Consistently ship large sized features and resolve issues to improve the student and teacher experience
Set and edit Kira's technical direction, aligning approaches across multiple areas. You will help translate business goals into technical solutions with realistic milestones.
Proactively identify areas of improvement in the code base; seek out improvements to product quality, security and performance
Partake in end-to-end product execution, including working closely with Kira Learning's UI/UX designers on interaction and visual design
Work on prototyping, testing, training, and defining support procedures, in collaboration with the rest of the engineering team, product team, and executive leadership
Experience & Skills      Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, or equivalent technical experience
5+ years of experience working in software engineering
Knowledge developing and debugging in C/C++ and Java, or experience with scripting languages such as Python, Perl, PHP, and/or shell scripts
Strong grasp of full-stack web development frameworks, and ability to create an application end-to-end
Developing and working with automated testing frameworks to enable end-to-end reliable testing and deployment strategies
Experience leading software design decisions, defining and managing end-to-end project requirements, and shipping complex products with minimal guidance
Familiarity and experience working with NoSQL databases
Familiarity and experience auditing and contributing to product infrastructure
Demonstrated capacity to clearly and concisely communicate about complex technical, architectural, and/or organizational problems, including to non-technical employees, and propose thorough iterative solutions
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability to be Nimble and adaptable. Can roll with the punches and thrive in a fast-paced, early-stage startup environment
A positive, can-do attitude. You're not deterred by minor setbacks and are able to swiftly overcome ambiguity
Impeccable attention to detail
Experience leading software engineering projects in a rapidly changing and fast-paced environment
(Preferred) Familiarity and experience working with AWS

$170,000 - $230,000 a year

Competitive salary ($170,000 - $230,000) and equity package in a well-funded, high growth company. Compensation is based on a number of relevant factors such as location, professional experience and related skill sets

Flexible PTO

Paid parental leave

Top-notch medical, dental and vision coverage

Company 401(k) plan

Background Check:  Kira Learning will make a conditional job offer in line with local, state and federal laws, and a subsequent criminal, education, and employment history background check will then be issued.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer:  At Kira Learning, we are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information (including characteristics and testing), military and veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Kira believes that diversity and inclusion among our employees are critical to our success as a company, and we seek to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool. Selection for employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.

About Kira Learning

We live in a world where technology is rapidly changing the educational experiences of students and teachers everywhere, and we have the opportunity to shape how this change takes place. It is Kira Learning's mission to harness transformative AI technologies to make world-class teaching and learning accessible to everyone.

Kira is a rapidly growing startup backed by top-tier Venture Capital funds including New Enterprise Associates (NEA) and Andrew Ng's AI Fund.

About the Role

As a security engineer at Kira, you will play a crucial role in safeguarding sensitive K-12 student data within our platform and you will help ensure that our database architecture, infrastructure, codebase and development practices are secure and reliable for all of our users. This role is perfect for someone who is passionate about the intersection of systems, privacy, and data security. You will architect, design and write backend systems for handling some of the most sensitive data in the education space.

This is a full-time position that requires flexibility with work hours and availability outside of regular business hours. We have offices in San Francisco, CA and New York City, NY and we ask that employees work from one of the two locations.

Location

New York, NY or San Francisco, CA

This is a hybrid role, reporting to the office four days per week. Each person may work from home one day per week on either Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday.

In this Role You Will:
Design, develop, and maintain secure software for core platform functionalities, particularly focusing on authentication and authorization systems, secure communication channels between services (e.g., API security), and secure data storage and access controls
Develop and implement data handling policies and procedures in compliance with legal and ethical standards such as FERPA, COPPA and international regulations, ensuring the integrity and confidentiality of user data
Conduct regular security audits and vulnerability assessments of our systems and third-party integrations
Translate legal requirements into technical solutions
Ensure our AI applications are hosted and developed with proper security measures in mind
Collaborate with engineers to ensure security best practices are integrated throughout the software development lifecycle
Implement and manage encryption protocols for data at rest and in transit
Design and oversee secure data migration processes between systems
Develop and maintain incident response plans for potential data breaches.
Your Experiences & Skills Include:      Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or equivalent technical experience. Masters preferred.
6+ years of experience in software engineering, with a focus on data protection and privacy
Knowledge developing and debugging in Java, Javascript, Typescript and/or React
Knowledge of AWS security services and CDK configurations and features for secure production environments
Strong knowledge of security frameworks, encryption technologies, and authentication protocols
Excellent written and verbal communication skills and ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams
Demonstrated capacity to clearly and concisely communicate about complex technical, architectural, and/or organizational problems, including to non-technical employees, and propose thorough iterative solutions
Take responsibility for problems from beginning to end, and are prepared to acquire any missing knowledge necessary to get the job done
Ability to be nimble, scrappy and adaptable. Can roll with the punches and thrive in a fast-paced, early-stage startup environment
A positive, can-do attitude. You're not deterred by minor setbacks and are able to swiftly overcome ambiguity
(Preferred) Experience working with international engineering teams across time zones
Compensation & Benefits:      Competitive compensation and equity. For applicants in the US, the salary range for this role is $170,000 - $230,000, depending on relevant considerations like professional experience and related skill sets.
Medical, dental, vision, including a medical insurance plan with 100% coverage of employee premiums.
Flexible PTO policy and company holidays
And more to come!

$170,000 - $230,000 a year

Final compensation and job title will be determined on relevant considerations like professional experiences and related skill sets.

Background Check : Kira Learning will make a conditional job offer in line with local, state and federal laws, and a subsequent criminal, education, and employment history background check will then be issued.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer : At Kira Learning, we are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information (including characteristics and testing), military and veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Kira believes that diversity and inclusion among our employees are critical to our success as a company, and we seek to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool. Selection for employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.

About Kira Learning We live in a world where technology is rapidly changing the educational experiences of students and teachers everywhere, and we have the opportunity to shape how this change takes place. It is Kira Learning's mission to harness transformative AI technologies to make world-class teaching and learning accessible to everyone. Kira is a rapidly growing startup backed by top-tier Venture Capital funds including New Enterprise Associates (NEA) and Andrew Ng's AI Fund. About the Role As a security engineer at Kira, you will play a crucial role in safeguarding sensitive K-12 student data within our platform and you will help ensure that our database architecture, infrastructure, codebase and development practices are secure and reliable for all of our users. This role is perfect for someone who is passionate about the intersection of systems, privacy, and data security. You will architect, design and write backend systems for handling some of the most sensitive data in the education space. This is a full-time position that requires flexibility with work hours and availability outside of regular business hours. We have offices in San Francisco, CA and New York City, NY and we ask that employees work from one of the two locations. Location New York, NY or San Francisco, CA This is a hybrid role, reporting to the office four days per week. Each person may work from home one day per week on either Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday. In this Role You Will: <ul><ul><li>Design, develop, and maintain secure software for core platform functionalities, particularly focusing on authentication and authorization systems, secure communication channels between services (e.g., API security), and secure data storage and access controls</li><li>Develop and implement data handling policies and procedures in compliance with legal and ethical standards such as FERPA, COPPA and international regulations, ensuring the integrity and confidentiality of user data</li><li>Conduct regular security audits and vulnerability assessments of our systems and third-party integrations</li><li>Translate legal requirements into technical solutions</li><li>Ensure our AI applications are hosted and developed with proper security measures in mind</li><li>Collaborate with engineers to ensure security best practices are integrated throughout the software development lifecycle</li><li>Implement and manage encryption protocols for data at rest and in transit</li><li>Design and oversee secure data migration processes between systems</li><li>Develop and maintain incident response plans for potential data breaches.</li></ul></ul> Your Experiences & Skills Include: <ul><ul><li>Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or equivalent technical experience. Masters preferred.</li><li>6+ years of experience in software engineering, with a focus on data protection and privacy</li><li>Knowledge developing and debugging in Java, Javascript, Typescript and/or React</li><li>Knowledge of AWS security services and CDK configurations and features for secure production environments</li><li>Strong knowledge of security frameworks, encryption technologies, and authentication protocols</li><li>Excellent written and verbal communication skills and ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams</li><li>Demonstrated capacity to clearly and concisely communicate about complex technical, architectural, and/or organizational problems, including to non-technical employees, and propose thorough iterative solutions</li><li>Take responsibility for problems from beginning to end, and are prepared to acquire any missing knowledge necessary to get the job done</li><li>Ability to be nimble, scrappy and adaptable. Can roll with the punches and thrive in a fast-paced, early-stage startup environment</li><li>A positive, can-do attitude. You're not deterred by minor setbacks and are able to swiftly overcome ambiguity</li><li>(Preferred) Experience working with international engineering teams across time zones </li></ul></ul> Compensation & Benefits: <ul><ul><li>Competitive compensation and equity. For applicants in the US, the salary range for this role is $170,000 - $230,000, depending on relevant considerations like professional experience and related skill sets.</li><li>Medical, dental, vision, including a medical insurance plan with 100% coverage of employee premiums.</li><li>Flexible PTO policy and company holidays</li><li>And more to come!</li></ul></ul> $170,000 - $230,000 a year Final compensation and job title will be determined on relevant considerations like professional experiences and related skill sets. Background Check: Kira Learning will make a conditional job offer in line with local, state and federal laws, and a subsequent criminal, education, and employment history background check will then be issued. Equal Employment Opportunity Employer: At Kira Learning, we are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information (including characteristics and testing), military and veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Kira believes that diversity and inclusion among our employees are critical to our success as a company, and we seek to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool. Selection for employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.

About Kira Learning We live in a world where technology is rapidly changing the educational experiences of students and teachers everywhere, and we have the opportunity to shape how this change takes place. It is Kira Learning's mission to harness transformative AI technologies to make world-class teaching and learning accessible to everyone. Kira is a rapidly growing startup backed by top-tier Venture Capital funds including New Enterprise Associates (NEA) and Andrew Ng's AI Fund. Overview: We live in a world where technology is rapidly changing the educational experiences of students and teachers everywhere, and we have the opportunity to shape how this change takes place. It is Kira Learning's mission to harness transformative AI technologies to make world-class teaching and learning accessible to everyone. Currently, Kira is focusing on transforming the way that Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence is taught and learned through our expert-backed content and integrated teaching platform. As an engineer at Kira, you will lead crucial projects and initiatives that have never been done before, and you will have the opportunity to help us build products that improve teaching and learning experiences across the world. This is a full-time position that requires flexibility with work hours and availability outside of regular business hours. We have offices in Los Angeles, CA, San Francisco, CA and New York City, NY and we ask that employees work from one of the three locations. As a Senior Software Engineer at Kira you will:
Consistently ship large sized features and resolve issues to improve the student and teacher experience
Set and edit Kira's technical direction, aligning approaches across multiple areas. You will help translate business goals into technical solutions with realistic milestones.
Proactively identify areas of improvement in the code base; seek out improvements to product quality, security and performance
Partake in end-to-end product execution, including working closely with Kira Learning's UI/UX designers on interaction and visual design
Work on prototyping, testing, training, and defining support procedures, in collaboration with the rest of the engineering team, product team, and executive leadership
Experience & Skills Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, or equivalent technical experience
5+ years of experience working in software engineering
Knowledge developing and debugging in C/C++ and Java, or experience with scripting languages such as Python, Perl, PHP, and/or shell scripts
Strong grasp of full-stack web development frameworks, and ability to create an application end-to-end
Developing and working with automated testing frameworks to enable end-to-end reliable testing and deployment strategies
Experience leading software design decisions, defining and managing end-to-end project requirements, and shipping complex products with minimal guidance
Familiarity and experience working with NoSQL databases
Familiarity and experience auditing and contributing to product infrastructure
Demonstrated capacity to clearly and concisely communicate about complex technical, architectural, and/or organizational problems, including to non-technical employees, and propose thorough iterative solutions
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability to be Nimble and adaptable. Can roll with the punches and thrive in a fast-paced, early-stage startup environment
A positive, can-do attitude. You're not deterred by minor setbacks and are able to swiftly overcome ambiguity
Impeccable attention to detail
Experience leading software engineering projects in a rapidly changing and fast-paced environment
(Preferred) Familiarity and experience working with AWS $170,000 - $230,000 a year Competitive salary ($170,000 - $230,000) and equity package in a well-funded, high growth company. Compensation is based on a number of relevant factors such as location, professional experience and related skill sets Flexible PTO Paid parental leave Top-notch medical, dental and vision coverage Company 401(k) plan Background Check: Kira Learning will make a conditional job offer in line with local, state and federal laws, and a subsequent criminal, education, and employment history background check will then be issued. Equal Employment Opportunity Employer: At Kira Learning, we are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information (including characteristics and testing), military and veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Kira believes that diversity and inclusion among our employees are critical to our success as a company, and we seek to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool. Selection for employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.

About Kira Learning We live in a world where technology is rapidly changing the educational experiences of students and teachers everywhere, and we have the opportunity to shape how this change takes place. It is Kira Learning's mission to harness transformative AI technologies to make world-class teaching and learning accessible to everyone. Kira is a rapidly growing startup backed by top-tier Venture Capital funds including New Enterprise Associates (NEA) and Andrew Ng's AI Fund. Overview: We live in a world where technology is rapidly changing the educational experiences of students and teachers everywhere, and we have the opportunity to shape how this change takes place. It is Kira Learning's mission to harness transformative AI technologies to make world-class teaching and learning accessible to everyone. Currently, Kira is focusing on transforming the way that Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence is taught and learned through our expert-backed content and integrated teaching platform. As an engineer at Kira, you will lead crucial projects and initiatives that have never been done before, and you will have the opportunity to help us build products that improve teaching and learning experiences across the world. This is a full-time position that requires flexibility with work hours and availability outside of regular business hours. We have offices in Los Angeles, CA, San Francisco, CA and New York City, NY and we ask that employees work from one of the three locations. As a Senior Software Engineer you will: <ul> <ul><li>Consistently ship large sized features and resolve issues to improve the student and teacher experience </li> <li>Set and edit Kira's technical direction, aligning approaches across multiple areas. You will help translate business goals into technical solutions with realistic milestones </li><li>Proactively identify areas of improvement in the code base; seek out improvements to product quality, security and performance </li><li>Partake in end-to-end product execution, including working closely with Kira Learning's UI/UX designers on interaction and visual design </li><li>Work on prototyping, testing, training, and defining support procedures, in collaboration with the rest of the engineering team, product team, and executive leadership </li></ul> </ul>Experience & Skills <ul> <ul><li>Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, or equivalent technical experience </li><li>5+ years of experience working in software engineeringKnowledge developing and debugging in C/C++ and Java, or experience with scripting languages such as Python, Perl, PHP, and/or shell scripts </li><li>Strong grasp of full-stack web development frameworks, and ability to create an application end-to-end </li><li>Developing and working with automated testing frameworks to enable end-to-end reliable testing and deployment strategies Experience leading software design decisions, defining and managing end-to-end project requirements, and shipping complex products with minimal guidanceFamiliarity and experience working with NoSQL databases </li><li>Familiarity and experience auditing and contributing to product infrastructure </li><li>Demonstrated capacity to clearly and concisely communicate about complex technical, architectural, and/or organizational problems, including to non-technical employees, and propose thorough iterative solutions </li><li>Strong written and verbal communication skill </li> <li>Ability to be Nimble and adaptable. Can roll with the punches and thrive in a fast-paced, early-stage startup environment </li><li>A positive, can-do attitude. You're not deterred by minor setbacks and are able to swiftly overcome ambiguity </li><li>Impeccable attention to detail </li><li>Experience leading software engineering projects in a rapidly changing and fast-paced environment </li><li>(Preferred) Familiarity and experience working with AWS </li></ul> </ul> $170,000 - $230,000 a year Competitive salary ($170,000 - $230,000) and equity package in a well-funded, high growth company. Compensation is based on a number of relevant factors such as location, professional experience and related skill sets Flexible PTO Paid parental leave Top-notch medical, dental and vision coverage Company 401(k) plan Background Check: Kira Learning will make a conditional job offer in line with local, state and federal laws, and a subsequent criminal, education, and employment history background check will then be issued. Equal Employment Opportunity Employer: At Kira Learning, we are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information (including characteristics and testing), military and veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Kira believes that diversity and inclusion among our employees are critical to our success as a company, and we seek to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool. Selection for employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.

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