Software Engineer, Kira Learning
Security & Privacy
$170-230k
+ Equity
4 days a week in office
AI-powered learning tools
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AI-powered learning tools
21-100 employees
Be an early applicant
$170-230k
+ Equity
4 days a week in office
21-100 employees
Company mission
To ensure that students, teachers, and schools are equipped with the skills they need to thrive in a rapidly transforming world.
Role
Who you are
- 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
What the job involves
- 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
- 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
Our take
Kira Learning is an AI-powered platform that allows anyone to teach and learn computer science. The company offers access to a computer science curriculum that covers a wide range of programming languages and technologies, including AI, Cybersecurity, and Web Development. Its versatility and inclusive learning resource empower learners of all experience levels to further develop their skills.
Focusing on democratizing computer science education, Kira's AI-powered tools for auto-grading and student assistance further enhance the learning experience, keeping students continuously motivated and engaged. This approach addresses the growing demand for technical teaching expertise as more states in the US mandate computer science courses in schools.
Successful funding rounds have enabled the company to expand its operations and reach. With plans to expand to about 20 states, the company is set to ultimately benefit a large number of students and educators across the country. Kira is poised to become a prominent destination for individuals seeking to learn computer science and AI.
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Company
Funding (last 2 of 3 rounds)
May 2023
$15m
EARLY VC
Jun 2022
$6m
SEED
Total funding: $22.5m
Company HQ
Ventura, Palo Alto, CA
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Leadership
Andrea Pasinetti
(CEO)Graduated from Stanford University with a Masters Degree in Computer Science. Alongside Kira Learning, they are the co-founder of VIAVIA where they serve as the Head of Engineering.
Jagriti Agrawal
(VP of Artificial Intelligence)Graduated from Stanford University with a Masters Degree in Business Administration. Previously worked as an AI Group Technical Product Manager at NASA.
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