Senior Software Engineer (Backend, Infrastructure Focus)
kira
About this role
Kira is hiring a Senior Software Engineer to develop reliable, scalable backend services and infrastructure that support their educational technology platform. The role involves building end-to-end features, improving system performance, and collaborating closely with product teams in a fast-paced startup environment.
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About kira
kiratalent.comKira Talent provides a holistic admissions platform for higher education, helping programs assess applicants beyond traditional metrics. The platform enables on-demand, timed video interviews and timed written assessments to capture applicants’ communication skills and fit. Used by more than 300 programs worldwide, Kira builds applicant-first assessments that identify and select the best-fit students while humanizing the admissions process. It supports scalable, asynchronous workflows for admissions teams, streamlining evaluation at scale.
About kira
Headquarters
San Francisco, CA
Company Size
201-500 employees
Founded
2018
Industry
Technology
Glassdoor Rating
4.2 / 5
Leadership Team
Sarah Johnson
Chief Executive Officer
Michael Chen
Chief Technology Officer
Emily Williams
VP of Engineering
David Rodriguez
VP of Product
Jessica Thompson
Chief Financial Officer
Andrew Park
VP of Sales
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Salary
$170k – $230k
per year