Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience
5+ years of professional software engineering experience
Strong expertise in React and TypeScript
Proficient in CSS frameworks like Tailwind and SCSS
Solid backend experience (Kotlin, Python, etc.)
Experience with APIs and relational databases (e.g., MySQL)
Strong communication skills for technical and non-technical discussions
Responsibilities
Own and deliver end-to-end product features for student and teacher experiences
Collaborate closely with product managers and designers for UX and visual quality
Shape frontend and full-stack technical direction based on product goals
Enhance quality, performance, and accessibility of the frontend codebase
Contribute throughout the development lifecycle from prototyping to support
Design APIs and work on cohesive end-to-end solutions with peers
Benefits
Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance with full coverage of employee premiums
Flexible PTO policy and company holidays
Daily lunch stipend
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.
