Bachelor's or Master's in Computer Science or equivalent experience
5+ years of software engineering experience
Proficient in React and TypeScript with production-grade features
Experience in building web applications using TypeScript and React
Strong CSS skills, familiar with Tailwind and SCSS
Solid backend experience in Kotlin, Python, Go, Rust, or Scala
Ability to lead and ship features independently
Responsibilities
Own and deliver finished product features to enhance user experiences
Collaborate with product managers and designers for UX and visual quality
Define technical direction to achieve product goals effectively
Enhance frontend quality and performance in the codebase
Involve in the entire development lifecycle from prototyping to support
Work with engineers to create APIs and integrated solutions
Benefits
Competitive compensation and equity
Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and life insurance with full premium coverage
Flexible PTO and company holiday policies
Daily DoorDash credit for lunches
Full Job Description
What You'll Do
Own and ship polished, end-to-end product features that improve student and teacher experiences
Partner closely with product managers and designers on UX, interaction design, and visual quality
Help shape frontend and full-stack technical direction, translating product goals into pragmatic implementation plans
Improve product quality, performance, accessibility, and maintainability across the frontend codebase
Contribute across the full development lifecycle, including prototyping, testing, rollout, and support
Collaborate with engineers to design APIs and deliver cohesive end-to-end solutions
What We're Looking For
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, or equivalent technical experience
8+ years of professional software engineering experience or equivalent practical experience
Strong React and Typescript experience, with ownership of production-grade user-facing features used by hundreds of thousands to millions of users
Experience building modern web applications using TypeScript and React
Strong CSS skills, with experience using systems such as Tailwind, SCSS
Solid backend experience (e.g., Kotlin, Python, Go, Rust, Scala), with willingness to ramp up on Kira's stack (Kotlin, Python)
Solid full-stack fundamentals, including working with APIs and relational databases (e.g., MySQL)
Experience owning, leading, and shipping complex features with minimal guidance
2+ years experience mentoring and/or managing junior and mid-level engineers, fostering a culture of continuous learning and high-quality delivery
Familiarity with automated testing and CI/CD practices for reliable frontend delivery
Ability to communicate clearly about technical and product tradeoffs with both technical and non-technical partners
Comfort operating in a fast-paced, early-stage startup environment with evolving requirements
(Preferred) Experience integrating and shipping features backed by LLMs or AI APIs (e.g., OpenAI, Anthropic)
What We Offer
Competitive compensation and equity. For applicants in the US, the salary range for this role is $180,000 - $250,000+, depending on relevant considerations like professional experience and related skill sets.
Medical, dental, vision and life insurance, including a medical insurance plan with 100% coverage of employee premiums.
