Senior Software Engineer (Backend, Infrastructure Focus)
Core
Build reliable, scalable backend systems and infrastructure to power critical workflows for an AI-powered educational platform serving students and teachers.
Role type
Senior Software Engineer (Backend, Infrastructure Focus)
Builds
Core backend services, developer tooling, and production infrastructure for Kira Learning's AI education products.
Domain
EdTech + Cloud Infrastructure
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | infrastructure
Required skills
Backend development, Cloud infrastructure operations, API design, Relational databases, CI/CD pipelines, Technical leadership, System scalability, Incident response, Code quality improvement
Preferred skills
Frontend development (React, TypeScript), LLM service integration
Technologies
Kotlin, Python, Go, Rust, Scala, AWS, MySQL, React, TypeScript
Responsibilities
Ship end-to-end features improving student/teacher experiences, Set and evolve technical direction, Improve engineering foundations (observability, tooling), Own operational excellence (performance, security, reliability), Partner with product teams on UX and execution, Provide technical leadership via design discussions and mentorship
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with mentorship responsibilities