San FranciscoHybrid · 3–10 yrsH-1B Transfer Only
$165k - $230k+ equity
Edtech · San Francisco, California
Ello
Ello is an AI-powered education company that develops personalized reading instruction tools to help children improve literacy skills. Founded by Stanford and Berkeley experts, the San Francisco startup has secured backing from top investors including Khosla Ventures and Y Combinator.
Work at Ello?
- Location
- San Francisco
- 4 roles
- Team size
- 11-50
- Founded 2020
- Total raised
- $25.5M
- Series A · last round Sep '23
- Salary range
- $165–235k
- + equity · 3 of 4 roles
- Visa
- H-1B Transfer Only
- 1 of 4 roles
Open positions · 4
San FranciscoHybrid · 1–12 yrsVisa sponsorship
$175k - $235k
San FranciscoHybrid
$40/hr–$50/hr
OpenSan FranciscoOn-site
$180k–$230k/yr
OpenAbout Ello
Ello is an AI-powered education company on a mission to maximize the potential of all children and close literacy and educational gaps worldwide. The San Francisco-based startup has developed Read with Ello, an innovative AI reading teacher that listens to children read from real books, providing personalized feedback and support. Founded by a small, collaborative team with expertise from leading institutions like Stanford, Berkeley, Google, and Apple, Ello has gained significant backing from top-tier investors including Khosla Ventures, Homebrew, and Reach Capital following its participation in Y Combinator's W20 batch and subsequent Series A funding round. Through its AI teacher platform, Ello is working to transform how children learn to read and unlock educational opportunities for learners everywhere.
Culture & values
Small, collaborative team that takes each other's voices very seriously
Significant emphasis on ensuring diversity in the team and inclusion in the culture
Want to create an environment in which team members can be their best selves, use their strengths, and develop their own skills
Believe it's possible to have fun while working hard to do impactful things
Mission first: growth means getting the product to as many children as possible
AI-forward approach in how the company builds and in the product itself
High autonomy: new engineers own a feature from start to finish within their first 30-90 days
Ship weekly and test directly with kids, with focus on judgment, taste, and making learning feel magical
In-person culture: San Francisco office in the Mission three days a week
Direct and inclusive communication: take each other's voices seriously, communicate openly and with empathy
Team reflects the communities they serve
Deep expertise across artificial intelligence, K-12 education, and child development
The team at Ello
11-50 peopleSee everyone on LinkedIn
Location
Team Composition
61 people- Engineering and Technical2 senior16
- Product4 senior9
- Design3 senior8
- General Management5 senior5
- Customer Service3
- Human Resources2 senior3
- Marketing3
- Operations1 senior3
Life at Ello
Frequently asked questions
Of 4 open roles, Ello has 3 hybrid, 1 on-site positions.
Ello is based in San Francisco.
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