Kira Learning
Kira Learning is creating curriculum and learning tools that empower teachers and prepare students for a world in which technology and science play pivotal roles in everyone's lives. By way of our expert-backed content and intuitive, integrated teaching platform, Kira is intent on transforming the way computer science and artificial intelligence is taught and learned.
We are backed by top-tier Venture Capital funds including New Enterprise Associates (NEA), Andrew Ng’s AI Fund, and Primavera.
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Curriculum
hybrid: Los Angeles
Salary range $75,000 - $100,000
added Sat Oct 14, 2023
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We’re looking for someone to join our team and work directly with our Co-Founder, Jagriti Agrawal, to build out the Computer Science curriculum that is at the heart of our mission and product. As our Curriculum Developer, you will be responsible for developing instructional materials and content for K-12 students. This is a highly critical role, and we’re looking for someone who is curious, highly educated on computer science principles, and eager to have a big impact.
Responsibilities & Duties
- Work with other content experts to develop high-quality, engaging, and level appropriate content for students.
- Own concept-to-market life cycle of student learning experiences by developing lesson objectives, exercises/lesson plans, instructional materials (ie. slides, videos, “worksheets”, etc.), formative assessments, and teacher guides for each lesson/unit.
- Work with learning design experts to ensure content aligns with pedagogical best practices.
- Work with CS standards experts to build rigorous content that engages students and teachers, and aligns with state standards and local contextsDevelop final assessments, course projects, and scoring guidesInteract with teachers to best understand student, teacher, and classroom needs.
- A deep understanding of computer science principles and ability to articulate that to a K-12 audience.
- Experience creating and delivering Problem-, or Challenge-based learning in a K-12 classroom.
- Preferred experience in K-12 Classroom teacher in Computer Science.
- Preferred experience developing AI curriculum Undergraduate degree in Computer Science or equivalent.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills; you can patiently, professionally and effectively communicate with a diverse and multicultural group of peers across time zones and continentsNimble, 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
- You believe feedback is a gift. You can thoughtfully share feedback to others as needed, and you can receive feedback and grow from it.
- Will consistently cultivate a culture of inclusion where all team members feel a sense of belonging and can bring their authentic selves to work.
- Strong proficiency in Google Workspace programs, Microsoft Office Suite.
$75,000 - $100,000 a year
Competitive salary and equity package in a well-funded, high growth company. Compensation is based on a number of relevant factors such as location, professional experience and related skill sets.
Flexible, untracked PTO and paid parental leave.
Top-notch healthcare service including medical, dental and vision coverage.
Background Check: Kira Learning will make a conditional job offer in line with local, state and federal laws, and a subsequent criminal, education, and employment history background check will then be issued.
Equal Employment Opportunity Employer: At Kira Learning, we are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information (including characteristics and testing), military and veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Kira believes that diversity and inclusion among our employees are critical to our success as a company, and we seek to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool. Selection for employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.
Curriculum
hybrid: New York City
Salary range $75,000 - $100,000
added Sat Oct 14, 2023
Apply to Kira Learning
We’re looking for someone to join our team and work directly with our Co-Founder, Jagriti Agrawal, to build out the Computer Science curriculum that is at the heart of our mission and product. As our Curriculum Developer, you will be responsible for developing instructional materials and content for K-12 students. This is a highly critical role, and we’re looking for someone who is curious, highly educated on computer science principles, and eager to have a big impact.
Responsibilities & Duties
- Work with other content experts to develop high-quality, engaging, and level appropriate content for students.
- Own concept-to-market life cycle of student learning experiences by developing lesson objectives, exercises/lesson plans, instructional materials (ie. slides, videos, “worksheets”, etc.), formative assessments, and teacher guides for each lesson/unit.
- Work with learning design experts to ensure content aligns with pedagogical best practices.
- Work with CS standards experts to build rigorous content that engages students and teachers, and aligns with state standards and local contextsDevelop final assessments, course projects, and scoring guidesInteract with teachers to best understand student, teacher, and classroom needs.
- A deep understanding of computer science principles and ability to articulate that to a K-12 audience.
- Experience creating and delivering Problem-, or Challenge-based learning in a K-12 classroom.
- Preferred experience in K-12 Classroom teacher in Computer Science.
- Preferred experience developing AI curriculum Undergraduate degree in Computer Science or equivalent.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills; you can patiently, professionally and effectively communicate with a diverse and multicultural group of peers across time zones and continentsNimble, 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
- You believe feedback is a gift. You can thoughtfully share feedback to others as needed, and you can receive feedback and grow from it.
- Will consistently cultivate a culture of inclusion where all team members feel a sense of belonging and can bring their authentic selves to work.
- Strong proficiency in Google Workspace programs, Microsoft Office Suite.
$75,000 - $100,000 a year
Competitive salary and equity package in a well-funded, high growth company. Compensation is based on a number of relevant factors such as location, professional experience and related skill sets.
Flexible, untracked PTO and paid parental leave.
Top-notch healthcare service including medical, dental and vision coverage.
Background Check: Kira Learning will make a conditional job offer in line with local, state and federal laws, and a subsequent criminal, education, and employment history background check will then be issued.
Equal Employment Opportunity Employer: At Kira Learning, we are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information (including characteristics and testing), military and veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Kira believes that diversity and inclusion among our employees are critical to our success as a company, and we seek to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool. Selection for employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.
Apply to Kira Learning
We’re looking for someone to join our team and work directly with our Co-Founder, Jagriti Agrawal, to build out the Computer Science curriculum that is at the heart of our mission and product. As our Curriculum Developer, you will be responsible for developing instructional materials and content for K-12 students. This is a highly critical role, and we’re looking for someone who is curious, highly educated on computer science principles, and eager to have a big impact.
Responsibilities & Duties
- Work with other content experts to develop high-quality, engaging, and level appropriate content for students.
- Own concept-to-market life cycle of student learning experiences by developing lesson objectives, exercises/lesson plans, instructional materials (ie. slides, videos, “worksheets”, etc.), formative assessments, and teacher guides for each lesson/unit.
- Work with learning design experts to ensure content aligns with pedagogical best practices.
- Work with CS standards experts to build rigorous content that engages students and teachers, and aligns with state standards and local contextsDevelop final assessments, course projects, and scoring guidesInteract with teachers to best understand student, teacher, and classroom needs.
- A deep understanding of computer science principles and ability to articulate that to a K-12 audience.
- Experience creating and delivering Problem-, or Challenge-based learning in a K-12 classroom.
- Preferred experience in K-12 Classroom teacher in Computer Science.
- Preferred experience developing AI curriculum Undergraduate degree in Computer Science or equivalent.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills; you can patiently, professionally and effectively communicate with a diverse and multicultural group of peers across time zones and continentsNimble, 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
- You believe feedback is a gift. You can thoughtfully share feedback to others as needed, and you can receive feedback and grow from it.
- Will consistently cultivate a culture of inclusion where all team members feel a sense of belonging and can bring their authentic selves to work.
- Strong proficiency in Google Workspace programs, Microsoft Office Suite.
$75,000 - $100,000 a year
Competitive salary and equity package in a well-funded, high growth company. Compensation is based on a number of relevant factors such as location, professional experience and related skill sets.
Flexible, untracked PTO and paid parental leave.
Top-notch healthcare service including medical, dental and vision coverage.
Background Check: Kira Learning will make a conditional job offer in line with local, state and federal laws, and a subsequent criminal, education, and employment history background check will then be issued.
Equal Employment Opportunity Employer: At Kira Learning, we are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information (including characteristics and testing), military and veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Kira believes that diversity and inclusion among our employees are critical to our success as a company, and we seek to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool. Selection for employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.
Curriculum
hybrid: Los Angeles
Salary range $100,000 - $130,000
added Thu Sep 21, 2023
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We’re looking for a strong Head of Teacher Professional Development who will lead and own the creation of professional development materials and resources for educators using Kira Learning. For many of the teachers using our platform, this is their first time teaching Computer Science. We need someone who not only understands the content knowledge, but also pedagogy and can create instructional materials, own content and training sessions, and provide ongoing support as needed to educators. The ideal candidate has a background in teaching Computer Science, knows how to build educator-centric professional development curriculum, communicate with district and site leaders, and is interested in making a lasting impact with the way Computer Science is taught.
Responsibilities & Duties
- Develop high-quality and engaging professional development materials and resources for teachers and partner with other Curriculum Developers to ensure all content is aligned with course planning for students.
- Craft educator-centered trainings and professional development sessions that align with pedagogical best practices.
- Interact with teachers to understand student, teacher and classroom needs
Experiences & Skills
- Extensive experience designing, implementing & evaluating development, facilitation and dialogue for educators
- A strong understanding of Computer Science Principles and how to best support the professional development of teachers
- Experience teaching Computer Science and STEM classes at the high school level and familiarity with with teaching strategies needed for strong student outcomes, as well as an understanding of the professional learning needs of educators in a middle & high school environment
- Preferred experience in K-12 Classroom teacher in Computer Science
- Undergraduate degree in Computer Science or equivalent
- Strong verbal and written communication skills; you can patiently, professionally and effectively communicate with a diverse and multicultural group of peers across time zones and continents
- 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
- You believe feedback is a gift. You can thoughtfully share feedback to others as needed, and you can receive feedback and grow from it.
- Will consistently cultivate a culture of inclusion where all team members feel a sense of belonging and can bring their authentic selves to work
- Empathy for students, teachers, and other team members
- Strong proficiency in Google Workspace programs, Microsoft Office Suite
$100,000 - $130,000 a year
Competitive salary ($100,00 to $130,000) and equity package in a well-funded, high growth company. Compensation is based on a number of relevant factors such as location, professional experience and related skill sets.
Flexible PTO
Paid parental leave
Top-notch medical, dental and vision coverage
Company 401(k) plan
Background Check: Kira Learning will make a conditional job offer in line with local, state and federal laws, and a subsequent criminal, education, and employment history background check will then be issued.
Equal Employment Opportunity Employer: At Kira Learning, we are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information (including characteristics and testing), military and veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Kira believes that diversity and inclusion among our employees are critical to our success as a company, and we seek to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool. Selection for employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.
Curriculum
hybrid: New York City
Salary range $100,000 - $130,000
added Thu Sep 21, 2023
Apply to Kira Learning
We’re looking for a strong Head of Teacher Professional Development who will lead and own the creation of professional development materials and resources for educators using Kira Learning. For many of the teachers using our platform, this is their first time teaching Computer Science. We need someone who not only understands the content knowledge, but also pedagogy and can create instructional materials, own content and training sessions, and provide ongoing support as needed to educators. The ideal candidate has a background in teaching Computer Science, knows how to build educator-centric professional development curriculum, communicate with district and site leaders, and is interested in making a lasting impact with the way Computer Science is taught.
Responsibilities & Duties
- Develop high-quality and engaging professional development materials and resources for teachers and partner with other Curriculum Developers to ensure all content is aligned with course planning for students.
- Craft educator-centered trainings and professional development sessions that align with pedagogical best practices.
- Interact with teachers to understand student, teacher and classroom needs
Experiences & Skills
- Extensive experience designing, implementing & evaluating development, facilitation and dialogue for educators
- A strong understanding of Computer Science Principles and how to best support the professional development of teachers
- Experience teaching Computer Science and STEM classes at the high school level and familiarity with with teaching strategies needed for strong student outcomes, as well as an understanding of the professional learning needs of educators in a middle & high school environment
- Preferred experience in K-12 Classroom teacher in Computer Science
- Undergraduate degree in Computer Science or equivalent
- Strong verbal and written communication skills; you can patiently, professionally and effectively communicate with a diverse and multicultural group of peers across time zones and continents
- 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
- You believe feedback is a gift. You can thoughtfully share feedback to others as needed, and you can receive feedback and grow from it.
- Will consistently cultivate a culture of inclusion where all team members feel a sense of belonging and can bring their authentic selves to work
- Empathy for students, teachers, and other team members
- Strong proficiency in Google Workspace programs, Microsoft Office Suite
$100,000 - $130,000 a year
Competitive salary ($100,00 to $130,000) and equity package in a well-funded, high growth company. Compensation is based on a number of relevant factors such as location, professional experience and related skill sets.
Flexible PTO
Paid parental leave
Top-notch medical, dental and vision coverage
Company 401(k) plan
Background Check: Kira Learning will make a conditional job offer in line with local, state and federal laws, and a subsequent criminal, education, and employment history background check will then be issued.
Equal Employment Opportunity Employer: At Kira Learning, we are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information (including characteristics and testing), military and veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Kira believes that diversity and inclusion among our employees are critical to our success as a company, and we seek to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool. Selection for employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.
Curriculum
hybrid
Salary range $100,000 - $130,000
added Thu Sep 21, 2023
Apply to Kira Learning
We’re looking for a strong Head of Teacher Professional Development who will lead and own the creation of professional development materials and resources for educators using Kira Learning. For many of the teachers using our platform, this is their first time teaching Computer Science. We need someone who not only understands the content knowledge, but also pedagogy and can create instructional materials, own content and training sessions, and provide ongoing support as needed to educators. The ideal candidate has a background in teaching Computer Science, knows how to build educator-centric professional development curriculum, communicate with district and site leaders, and is interested in making a lasting impact with the way Computer Science is taught.
Responsibilities & Duties
- Develop high-quality and engaging professional development materials and resources for teachers and partner with other Curriculum Developers to ensure all content is aligned with course planning for students.
- Craft educator-centered trainings and professional development sessions that align with pedagogical best practices.
- Interact with teachers to understand student, teacher and classroom needs
Experiences & Skills
- Extensive experience designing, implementing & evaluating development, facilitation and dialogue for educators
- A strong understanding of Computer Science Principles and how to best support the professional development of teachers
- Experience teaching Computer Science and STEM classes at the high school level and familiarity with with teaching strategies needed for strong student outcomes, as well as an understanding of the professional learning needs of educators in a middle & high school environment
- Preferred experience in K-12 Classroom teacher in Computer Science
- Undergraduate degree in Computer Science or equivalent
- Strong verbal and written communication skills; you can patiently, professionally and effectively communicate with a diverse and multicultural group of peers across time zones and continents
- 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
- You believe feedback is a gift. You can thoughtfully share feedback to others as needed, and you can receive feedback and grow from it.
- Will consistently cultivate a culture of inclusion where all team members feel a sense of belonging and can bring their authentic selves to work
- Empathy for students, teachers, and other team members
- Strong proficiency in Google Workspace programs, Microsoft Office Suite
$100,000 - $130,000 a year
Competitive salary ($100,00 to $130,000) and equity package in a well-funded, high growth company. Compensation is based on a number of relevant factors such as location, professional experience and related skill sets.
Flexible PTO
Paid parental leave
Top-notch medical, dental and vision coverage
Company 401(k) plan
Background Check: Kira Learning will make a conditional job offer in line with local, state and federal laws, and a subsequent criminal, education, and employment history background check will then be issued.
Equal Employment Opportunity Employer: At Kira Learning, we are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information (including characteristics and testing), military and veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Kira believes that diversity and inclusion among our employees are critical to our success as a company, and we seek to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool. Selection for employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.
Customer Success
hybrid: Los Angeles
Salary range $105,000 - $120,000
added Thu Sep 21, 2023
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We’re looking for an experienced Customer Success Manager to help build out the function and support our enterprise customers. This person will join a small but mighty team and provide hands-on support to our largest customers to ensure a successful partnership. In this role, you’ll have the chance to personalize your approach with each client and directly impact the expansion and adoption of Kira Learning in K-12 classrooms nationwide. We’re looking for someone who has experience working in education institutions and boards and is comfortable adapting in a changing environment. The ideal candidate is also highly goal-oriented and always hoping to hit or exceed KPIs.
Responsibilities & Duties
- Drive world-class support to Kira Learning’s customer base, including leading differentiated customer experiences for our most valuable (and often complex) customers
- Create multi-contact relationships with schools and districts by identifying and connecting with stakeholders
- Communicate with teachers and administrations regularly to ensure successful implementation of Kira Learning
- Handle customer issues successfully and serve as the escalation point for customer issues
- Support with teacher professional development through virtual trainings and webinars
- Assess and respond to student progress and mastery data to help teachers improve student outcomes
- Share teacher feedback with curriculum, product and engineering teams
- Build and provide training, product support and delegation tactics for customer issues
- Drive alignment towards product and sales improvements with key partner teams, such as Sales, Engineering and Product
- Provide accurate forecasting and reporting on customer success metrics; regularly escalating any that are at-risk for churn
- Strategically problem-solve creative solutions for at-risk customers
Experiences & Skills
- 3-5 years of customer or client success leadership, ideally in the education space
- Deep experience in working with local and state educational agencies (e.g., state boards, school districts, etc)
- Highly competent with technical SaaS products and a demonstrated ability to educate others in how to utilize such products
- Strong verbal and written communication skills; you can patiently, professionally and effectively communicate with a diverse and multicultural group of peers across time zones and continents
- 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
- You believe feedback is a gift. You can thoughtfully share feedback to others as needed, and you can receive feedback and grow from it
- Will consistently cultivate a culture of inclusion where all team members feel a sense of belonging and can bring their authentic selves to work
- Strong proficiency in Google Workspace programs, Microsoft Office Suite
- Proficiency in Hubspot preferred
$105,000 - $120,000 a year
Competitive salary ($105,000 - $120,000) and equity package in a well-funded, high growth company. Compensation is based on a number of relevant factors such as location, professional experience and related skill sets
Flexible PTO
Paid parental leave
Top-notch medical, dental and vision coverage
Company 401(k) plan
Background Check: Kira Learning will make a conditional job offer in line with local, state and federal laws, and a subsequent criminal, education, and employment history background check will then be issued.
Equal Employment Opportunity Employer: At Kira Learning, we are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information (including characteristics and testing), military and veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Kira believes that diversity and inclusion among our employees are critical to our success as a company, and we seek to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool. Selection for employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.
Customer Success
hybrid: New York City
Salary range $105,000 - $120,000
added Thu Sep 21, 2023
Apply to Kira Learning
We’re looking for an experienced Customer Success Manager to help build out the function and support our enterprise customers. This person will join a small but mighty team and provide hands-on support to our largest customers to ensure a successful partnership. In this role, you’ll have the chance to personalize your approach with each client and directly impact the expansion and adoption of Kira Learning in K-12 classrooms nationwide. We’re looking for someone who has experience working in education institutions and boards and is comfortable adapting in a changing environment. The ideal candidate is also highly goal-oriented and always hoping to hit or exceed KPIs.
Responsibilities & Duties
- Drive world-class support to Kira Learning’s customer base, including leading differentiated customer experiences for our most valuable (and often complex) customers
- Create multi-contact relationships with schools and districts by identifying and connecting with stakeholders
- Communicate with teachers and administrations regularly to ensure successful implementation of Kira Learning
- Handle customer issues successfully and serve as the escalation point for customer issues
- Support with teacher professional development through virtual trainings and webinars
- Assess and respond to student progress and mastery data to help teachers improve student outcomes
- Share teacher feedback with curriculum, product and engineering teams
- Build and provide training, product support and delegation tactics for customer issues
- Drive alignment towards product and sales improvements with key partner teams, such as Sales, Engineering and Product
- Provide accurate forecasting and reporting on customer success metrics; regularly escalating any that are at-risk for churn
- Strategically problem-solve creative solutions for at-risk customers
Experiences & Skills
- 3-5 years of customer or client success leadership, ideally in the education space
- Deep experience in working with local and state educational agencies (e.g., state boards, school districts, etc)
- Highly competent with technical SaaS products and a demonstrated ability to educate others in how to utilize such products
- Strong verbal and written communication skills; you can patiently, professionally and effectively communicate with a diverse and multicultural group of peers across time zones and continents
- 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
- You believe feedback is a gift. You can thoughtfully share feedback to others as needed, and you can receive feedback and grow from it
- Will consistently cultivate a culture of inclusion where all team members feel a sense of belonging and can bring their authentic selves to work
- Strong proficiency in Google Workspace programs, Microsoft Office Suite
- Proficiency in Hubspot preferred
$105,000 - $120,000 a year
Competitive salary ($105,000 - $120,000) and equity package in a well-funded, high growth company. Compensation is based on a number of relevant factors such as location, professional experience and related skill sets
Flexible PTO
Paid parental leave
Top-notch medical, dental and vision coverage
Company 401(k) plan
Background Check: Kira Learning will make a conditional job offer in line with local, state and federal laws, and a subsequent criminal, education, and employment history background check will then be issued.
Equal Employment Opportunity Employer: At Kira Learning, we are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information (including characteristics and testing), military and veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Kira believes that diversity and inclusion among our employees are critical to our success as a company, and we seek to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool. Selection for employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.
Customer Success
hybrid
Salary range $105,000 - $120,000
added Thu Sep 21, 2023
Apply to Kira Learning
We’re looking for an experienced Customer Success Manager to help build out the function and support our enterprise customers. This person will join a small but mighty team and provide hands-on support to our largest customers to ensure a successful partnership. In this role, you’ll have the chance to personalize your approach with each client and directly impact the expansion and adoption of Kira Learning in K-12 classrooms nationwide. We’re looking for someone who has experience working in education institutions and boards and is comfortable adapting in a changing environment. The ideal candidate is also highly goal-oriented and always hoping to hit or exceed KPIs.
Responsibilities & Duties
- Drive world-class support to Kira Learning’s customer base, including leading differentiated customer experiences for our most valuable (and often complex) customers
- Create multi-contact relationships with schools and districts by identifying and connecting with stakeholders
- Communicate with teachers and administrations regularly to ensure successful implementation of Kira Learning
- Handle customer issues successfully and serve as the escalation point for customer issues
- Support with teacher professional development through virtual trainings and webinars
- Assess and respond to student progress and mastery data to help teachers improve student outcomes
- Share teacher feedback with curriculum, product and engineering teams
- Build and provide training, product support and delegation tactics for customer issues
- Drive alignment towards product and sales improvements with key partner teams, such as Sales, Engineering and Product
- Provide accurate forecasting and reporting on customer success metrics; regularly escalating any that are at-risk for churn
- Strategically problem-solve creative solutions for at-risk customers
Experiences & Skills
- 3-5 years of customer or client success leadership, ideally in the education space
- Deep experience in working with local and state educational agencies (e.g., state boards, school districts, etc)
- Highly competent with technical SaaS products and a demonstrated ability to educate others in how to utilize such products
- Strong verbal and written communication skills; you can patiently, professionally and effectively communicate with a diverse and multicultural group of peers across time zones and continents
- 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
- You believe feedback is a gift. You can thoughtfully share feedback to others as needed, and you can receive feedback and grow from it
- Will consistently cultivate a culture of inclusion where all team members feel a sense of belonging and can bring their authentic selves to work
- Strong proficiency in Google Workspace programs, Microsoft Office Suite
- Proficiency in Hubspot preferred
$105,000 - $120,000 a year
Competitive salary ($105,000 - $120,000) and equity package in a well-funded, high growth company. Compensation is based on a number of relevant factors such as location, professional experience and related skill sets
Flexible PTO
Paid parental leave
Top-notch medical, dental and vision coverage
Company 401(k) plan
Background Check: Kira Learning will make a conditional job offer in line with local, state and federal laws, and a subsequent criminal, education, and employment history background check will then be issued.
Equal Employment Opportunity Employer: At Kira Learning, we are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information (including characteristics and testing), military and veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Kira believes that diversity and inclusion among our employees are critical to our success as a company, and we seek to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool. Selection for employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.
Engineering
hybrid: Los Angeles
Salary range $160,000 - $195,000
added Sat Aug 19, 2023
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Overview:
As one of our first software engineers, you’ll be at the forefront of tackling significant, ambiguous technical challenges that will ultimately change the way we think about CS Education for students K-12. Ideally, you are an experienced and skilled full-stack engineer who can help us build, scale and refine Kira Learning’s product suite. As a core contributor we also expect you to act as an advocate for engineering, a thought leader across the organization, and someone who can work quickly in a high-growth environment.
This is a full-time position that requires flexibility with work hours and availability outside of regular business hours. We have offices in Los Angeles, CA, San Francisco Bay Area, CA and New York City, NY and we ask that employees work from one of the three locations.
Responsibilities & Duties
- Write performant and high-quality code that meets our internal standards for style and maintainability. Maintain and advocate for these standards through code review. Suggest iterations on our internal standards.
- Set and edit technical direction, aligning approaches across multiple areas. Translate business goals into technical solutions with realistic milestones.
- Work with other stakeholders to iterate on new features.
- Consistently ship large sized features and improvements.
- Solve technical problems of high scope and complexity.
- Proactively identify areas of improvement in the code base; seek out improvements to product quality, security and performance.
- Lead and contribute to our workflow process.
- Design and implement experiments to better our customers’ experiences.
- Explore data to provide insights into our business.
- Anticipate strategic and scaling-related challenges through long-term planning.
- Be a thought partner and key stakeholder for the full development cycle.
- Inject engineering context into organizational decisions, ensuring leaders and non-technical employees have a global perspective.
- Share insightful updates and presentations across the tech team and to the entire organization.
Experience & Skills
- 2-4 years of professional full-stack engineering experience.
- BS (or higher, e.g., MS, or PhD) in Computer Science or related technical field involving coding (e.g., physics or mathematics), or equivalent technical experience.
- Experience with modern web tooling and frameworks such as React. Strong programming fundamentals, including proficiency with C++
- Demonstrated experience in developing organizational technical strategy and communicating it to various audiences.
- 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.
- Expert CS fundamentals with experience across multiple disciplines, with one or more areas of deep knowledge and expertise.
- Stellar ability to coach, motivate and grow other people, including those under your reporting structure.
- Ability to confidently and thoughtfully influence across the organization, including with leadership.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills; can patiently, professionally and effectively communicate with others. You understand how important the details in communication are too, like body language and vocal tonality.
- 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.
- Will consistently cultivate a culture of inclusion where all team members feel a sense of belonging and can bring their authentic selves to work.
- Strong proficiency in Google Workspace Suite and Microsoft Office Suite programs
$160,000 - $195,000 a year
Competitive salary ($160,000 - $195,000) and equity package in a well-funded, high growth company. Compensation is based on a number of relevant factors such as location, professional experience and related skill sets
Flexible PTO
Paid parental leave
Top-notch medical, dental and vision coverage
Company 401(k) plan
Background Check: Kira Learning will make a conditional job offer in line with local, state and federal laws, and a subsequent criminal, education, and employment history background check will then be issued.
Equal Employment Opportunity Employer: At Kira Learning, we are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information (including characteristics and testing), military and veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Kira believes that diversity and inclusion among our employees are critical to our success as a company, and we seek to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool. Selection for employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.
Engineering
hybrid: New York City
Salary range $160,000 - $195,000
added Sat Aug 19, 2023
Apply to Kira Learning
Overview:
As one of our first software engineers, you’ll be at the forefront of tackling significant, ambiguous technical challenges that will ultimately change the way we think about CS Education for students K-12. Ideally, you are an experienced and skilled full-stack engineer who can help us build, scale and refine Kira Learning’s product suite. As a core contributor we also expect you to act as an advocate for engineering, a thought leader across the organization, and someone who can work quickly in a high-growth environment.
This is a full-time position that requires flexibility with work hours and availability outside of regular business hours. We have offices in Los Angeles, CA, San Francisco Bay Area, CA and New York City, NY and we ask that employees work from one of the three locations.
Responsibilities & Duties
- Write performant and high-quality code that meets our internal standards for style and maintainability. Maintain and advocate for these standards through code review. Suggest iterations on our internal standards.
- Set and edit technical direction, aligning approaches across multiple areas. Translate business goals into technical solutions with realistic milestones.
- Work with other stakeholders to iterate on new features.
- Consistently ship large sized features and improvements.
- Solve technical problems of high scope and complexity.
- Proactively identify areas of improvement in the code base; seek out improvements to product quality, security and performance.
- Lead and contribute to our workflow process.
- Design and implement experiments to better our customers’ experiences.
- Explore data to provide insights into our business.
- Anticipate strategic and scaling-related challenges through long-term planning.
- Be a thought partner and key stakeholder for the full development cycle.
- Inject engineering context into organizational decisions, ensuring leaders and non-technical employees have a global perspective.
- Share insightful updates and presentations across the tech team and to the entire organization.
Experience & Skills
- 2-4 years of professional full-stack engineering experience.
- BS (or higher, e.g., MS, or PhD) in Computer Science or related technical field involving coding (e.g., physics or mathematics), or equivalent technical experience.
- Experience with modern web tooling and frameworks such as React. Strong programming fundamentals, including proficiency with C++
- Demonstrated experience in developing organizational technical strategy and communicating it to various audiences.
- 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.
- Expert CS fundamentals with experience across multiple disciplines, with one or more areas of deep knowledge and expertise.
- Stellar ability to coach, motivate and grow other people, including those under your reporting structure.
- Ability to confidently and thoughtfully influence across the organization, including with leadership.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills; can patiently, professionally and effectively communicate with others. You understand how important the details in communication are too, like body language and vocal tonality.
- 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.
- Will consistently cultivate a culture of inclusion where all team members feel a sense of belonging and can bring their authentic selves to work.
- Strong proficiency in Google Workspace Suite and Microsoft Office Suite programs
$160,000 - $195,000 a year
Competitive salary ($160,000 - $195,000) and equity package in a well-funded, high growth company. Compensation is based on a number of relevant factors such as location, professional experience and related skill sets
Flexible PTO
Paid parental leave
Top-notch medical, dental and vision coverage
Company 401(k) plan
Background Check: Kira Learning will make a conditional job offer in line with local, state and federal laws, and a subsequent criminal, education, and employment history background check will then be issued.
Equal Employment Opportunity Employer: At Kira Learning, we are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information (including characteristics and testing), military and veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Kira believes that diversity and inclusion among our employees are critical to our success as a company, and we seek to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool. Selection for employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.
Apply to Kira Learning
Overview:
As one of our first software engineers, you’ll be at the forefront of tackling significant, ambiguous technical challenges that will ultimately change the way we think about CS Education for students K-12. Ideally, you are an experienced and skilled full-stack engineer who can help us build, scale and refine Kira Learning’s product suite. As a core contributor we also expect you to act as an advocate for engineering, a thought leader across the organization, and someone who can work quickly in a high-growth environment.
This is a full-time position that requires flexibility with work hours and availability outside of regular business hours. We have offices in Los Angeles, CA, San Francisco Bay Area, CA and New York City, NY and we ask that employees work from one of the three locations.
Responsibilities & Duties
- Write performant and high-quality code that meets our internal standards for style and maintainability. Maintain and advocate for these standards through code review. Suggest iterations on our internal standards.
- Set and edit technical direction, aligning approaches across multiple areas. Translate business goals into technical solutions with realistic milestones.
- Work with other stakeholders to iterate on new features.
- Consistently ship large sized features and improvements.
- Solve technical problems of high scope and complexity.
- Proactively identify areas of improvement in the code base; seek out improvements to product quality, security and performance.
- Lead and contribute to our workflow process.
- Design and implement experiments to better our customers’ experiences.
- Explore data to provide insights into our business.
- Anticipate strategic and scaling-related challenges through long-term planning.
- Be a thought partner and key stakeholder for the full development cycle.
- Inject engineering context into organizational decisions, ensuring leaders and non-technical employees have a global perspective.
- Share insightful updates and presentations across the tech team and to the entire organization.
Experience & Skills
- 2-4 years of professional full-stack engineering experience.
- BS (or higher, e.g., MS, or PhD) in Computer Science or related technical field involving coding (e.g., physics or mathematics), or equivalent technical experience.
- Experience with modern web tooling and frameworks such as React. Strong programming fundamentals, including proficiency with C++
- Demonstrated experience in developing organizational technical strategy and communicating it to various audiences.
- 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.
- Expert CS fundamentals with experience across multiple disciplines, with one or more areas of deep knowledge and expertise.
- Stellar ability to coach, motivate and grow other people, including those under your reporting structure.
- Ability to confidently and thoughtfully influence across the organization, including with leadership.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills; can patiently, professionally and effectively communicate with others. You understand how important the details in communication are too, like body language and vocal tonality.
- 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.
- Will consistently cultivate a culture of inclusion where all team members feel a sense of belonging and can bring their authentic selves to work.
- Strong proficiency in Google Workspace Suite and Microsoft Office Suite programs
$160,000 - $195,000 a year
Competitive salary ($160,000 - $195,000) and equity package in a well-funded, high growth company. Compensation is based on a number of relevant factors such as location, professional experience and related skill sets
Flexible PTO
Paid parental leave
Top-notch medical, dental and vision coverage
Company 401(k) plan
Background Check: Kira Learning will make a conditional job offer in line with local, state and federal laws, and a subsequent criminal, education, and employment history background check will then be issued.
Equal Employment Opportunity Employer: At Kira Learning, we are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information (including characteristics and testing), military and veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Kira believes that diversity and inclusion among our employees are critical to our success as a company, and we seek to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool. Selection for employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.
Product
hybrid: Los Angeles
Salary range $150,000 - $175,000
added Thu Aug 31, 2023
Apply to Kira Learning
About the Role:
We’re looking for a Product Designer to join our small but mighty product team and influence the overall Kira Learning experience. As a collaborative member of the team, you’ll support projects around the entire product lifecycle, from early concepts, interactive flows, and through release. You'll apply user-centered design methods and systems to deliver intuitive, accessible experiences for our users. You’ll collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, drive project priorities, and ensure smooth communication across the team. This is a great role for someone who is passionate about empowering teachers and students and wants to work in a scrappy environment where they can have a lot of ownership.
Responsibilities & Duties
- Partner with members of our product and design teams to take our UI from concept to completion.
- Collaborate on the full UI/UX of our products from blue sky to UX specs and determine goals for new and evolving features.
- Develop and conduct ad-hoc and recurring customer feedback/testing research with our pilot program.
- Study platform analytics to further understand consumer behavior.
- Create actionable, improvement plans as a resultBe the advocate for UX best practices, and push to improve UX design workflow processes.
- Create wireframes, storyboards, prototypes, and design mockups to communicate design concepts and gather feedback.
Experience & Skills
- 5-7 years of Product Design experience with a proven track record of building beautiful UI/UX and understanding customer’s needs
- Solid experience using Figma and other design and prototyping tools.
- Deep experience in interaction, prototyping, and complex design systems.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills; you can patiently, professionally and effectively communicate with a diverse and multicultural group of peers across time zones and continents.
- Nimble, scrappy and adaptable.
- Can roll with the punches and thrive in a fast-paced, early-stage startup environmentA positive, can-do attitude.
- You’re not deterred by minor setbacks and are able to swiftly overcome ambiguity.
- You believe feedback is a gift. You can thoughtfully share feedback to others as needed, and you can receive feedback and grow from it.
- Will consistently cultivate a culture of inclusion where all team members feel a sense of belonging and can bring their authentic selves to work.
- Strong proficiency in Google Workspace programs and Microsoft Office Suite.
$150,000 - $175,000 a year
Compensation is based on a number of relevant factors such as location, professional experience and related skill sets.
Benefits include:
- Flexible PTO
- Paid parental leave
- Top-notch medical, dental and vision coverage
- Company 401(k) plan
Background Check: Kira Learning will make a conditional job offer in line with local, state and federal laws, and a subsequent criminal, education, and employment history background check will then be issued.
Equal Employment Opportunity Employer: At Kira Learning, we are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information (including characteristics and testing), military and veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Kira believes that diversity and inclusion among our employees are critical to our success as a company, and we seek to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool. Selection for employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.
Product
hybrid: New York City
Salary range $150,000 - $175,000
added Thu Aug 31, 2023
Apply to Kira Learning
About the Role:
We’re looking for a Product Designer to join our small but mighty product team and influence the overall Kira Learning experience. As a collaborative member of the team, you’ll support projects around the entire product lifecycle, from early concepts, interactive flows, and through release. You'll apply user-centered design methods and systems to deliver intuitive, accessible experiences for our users. You’ll collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, drive project priorities, and ensure smooth communication across the team. This is a great role for someone who is passionate about empowering teachers and students and wants to work in a scrappy environment where they can have a lot of ownership.
Responsibilities & Duties
- Partner with members of our product and design teams to take our UI from concept to completion.
- Collaborate on the full UI/UX of our products from blue sky to UX specs and determine goals for new and evolving features.
- Develop and conduct ad-hoc and recurring customer feedback/testing research with our pilot program.
- Study platform analytics to further understand consumer behavior.
- Create actionable, improvement plans as a resultBe the advocate for UX best practices, and push to improve UX design workflow processes.
- Create wireframes, storyboards, prototypes, and design mockups to communicate design concepts and gather feedback.
Experience & Skills
- 5-7 years of Product Design experience with a proven track record of building beautiful UI/UX and understanding customer’s needs
- Solid experience using Figma and other design and prototyping tools.
- Deep experience in interaction, prototyping, and complex design systems.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills; you can patiently, professionally and effectively communicate with a diverse and multicultural group of peers across time zones and continents.
- Nimble, scrappy and adaptable.
- Can roll with the punches and thrive in a fast-paced, early-stage startup environmentA positive, can-do attitude.
- You’re not deterred by minor setbacks and are able to swiftly overcome ambiguity.
- You believe feedback is a gift. You can thoughtfully share feedback to others as needed, and you can receive feedback and grow from it.
- Will consistently cultivate a culture of inclusion where all team members feel a sense of belonging and can bring their authentic selves to work.
- Strong proficiency in Google Workspace programs and Microsoft Office Suite.
$150,000 - $175,000 a year
Compensation is based on a number of relevant factors such as location, professional experience and related skill sets.
Benefits include:
- Flexible PTO
- Paid parental leave
- Top-notch medical, dental and vision coverage
- Company 401(k) plan
Background Check: Kira Learning will make a conditional job offer in line with local, state and federal laws, and a subsequent criminal, education, and employment history background check will then be issued.
Equal Employment Opportunity Employer: At Kira Learning, we are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information (including characteristics and testing), military and veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Kira believes that diversity and inclusion among our employees are critical to our success as a company, and we seek to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool. Selection for employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.
Apply to Kira Learning
About the Role:
We’re looking for a Product Designer to join our small but mighty product team and influence the overall Kira Learning experience. As a collaborative member of the team, you’ll support projects around the entire product lifecycle, from early concepts, interactive flows, and through release. You'll apply user-centered design methods and systems to deliver intuitive, accessible experiences for our users. You’ll collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, drive project priorities, and ensure smooth communication across the team. This is a great role for someone who is passionate about empowering teachers and students and wants to work in a scrappy environment where they can have a lot of ownership.
Responsibilities & Duties
- Partner with members of our product and design teams to take our UI from concept to completion.
- Collaborate on the full UI/UX of our products from blue sky to UX specs and determine goals for new and evolving features.
- Develop and conduct ad-hoc and recurring customer feedback/testing research with our pilot program.
- Study platform analytics to further understand consumer behavior.
- Create actionable, improvement plans as a resultBe the advocate for UX best practices, and push to improve UX design workflow processes.
- Create wireframes, storyboards, prototypes, and design mockups to communicate design concepts and gather feedback.
Experience & Skills
- 5-7 years of Product Design experience with a proven track record of building beautiful UI/UX and understanding customer’s needs
- Solid experience using Figma and other design and prototyping tools.
- Deep experience in interaction, prototyping, and complex design systems.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills; you can patiently, professionally and effectively communicate with a diverse and multicultural group of peers across time zones and continents.
- Nimble, scrappy and adaptable.
- Can roll with the punches and thrive in a fast-paced, early-stage startup environmentA positive, can-do attitude.
- You’re not deterred by minor setbacks and are able to swiftly overcome ambiguity.
- You believe feedback is a gift. You can thoughtfully share feedback to others as needed, and you can receive feedback and grow from it.
- Will consistently cultivate a culture of inclusion where all team members feel a sense of belonging and can bring their authentic selves to work.
- Strong proficiency in Google Workspace programs and Microsoft Office Suite.
$150,000 - $175,000 a year
Compensation is based on a number of relevant factors such as location, professional experience and related skill sets.
Benefits include:
- Flexible PTO
- Paid parental leave
- Top-notch medical, dental and vision coverage
- Company 401(k) plan
Background Check: Kira Learning will make a conditional job offer in line with local, state and federal laws, and a subsequent criminal, education, and employment history background check will then be issued.
Equal Employment Opportunity Employer: At Kira Learning, we are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information (including characteristics and testing), military and veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Kira believes that diversity and inclusion among our employees are critical to our success as a company, and we seek to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool. Selection for employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.