
Edtech · Palo Alto, California
Kira
Kira is an AI operating system for K–12 education that replaces traditional teaching and learning technology stacks. The New York City-based Series A company serves schools globally, including a major Latin American partnership, and recently launched new AI-driven educational products.
Backed by NEA, AI Fund, New Enterprise Associates
- Locations
- New York+3
- Also San Francisco, San Salvador, United States
- Team size
- 51-200
- Founded 2022
- Total raised
- $21M
- Series A · last round May '23
- Salary range
- $90–260k
- + equity · 9 of 11 roles
- Visa
- Visa sponsorship
- 1 of 11 roles
Open positions · 11
About Kira
Kira is an AI operating system for K–12 education headquartered in New York City that replaces the entire teaching and learning tech stack. Originally founded as a computer science curriculum provider, the company has evolved into a comprehensive platform serving all of K–12 education. As a Series A company with approximately 75 employees, Kira is actively expanding into international markets, including a significant partnership with a large Latin American country where it serves as the sole AI edtech tool. The company recently launched a new product line in March, positioning itself at the forefront of AI-driven educational technology.
Culture & values
Mission-driven culture focused on transforming K–12 education through AI
Team members genuinely care about improving educational outcomes for students
High ownership environment where team members own entire problem domains
Cross-functional collaboration across engineering, product, and design
Direct access to co-founders and leadership
Fast-paced and demanding work environment
High velocity shipping and quick pivots required
In-office four days a week with Wednesday work-from-home flexibility
Spacious 16,000 sq ft office in New York City
Pet-friendly office environment
Values collaboration across disciplines including frontend UX, backend systems, and AI/ML
Every team member's work has visible, meaningful impact
Funding
$21Mtotal raised
- May 2023 · Series A$15M
- Jun 2022 · Seed$6M
- NEA

- AI Fund

- New Enterprise Associates

Company at a glance
Top Benefits
- In-office four days a week with Wednesday work-from-home flexibility
- Pet-friendly office environment
The team at Kira
51-200 peopleSee everyone on LinkedIn
Team breakdown
Team Distribution
- Operations25%
- Engineering20%
- Other Specialized19%
- Sales & Business Development17%
- Product & Design13%
Where the Team Studied
- 1.Stanford University
- 2.Cornell University
- 3.University of Miami
- 4.University of California, Berkeley
- 5.Princeton University
Team Worked At
- Amazon
- Microsoft
- Pearson
- McGraw Hill
Location
Team Composition
69 people- Engineering and Technical2 senior21
- Sales2 senior9
- General Management2 senior8
- Marketing3 senior7
- Design1 senior6
- Education1 senior6
- Customer Service1 senior3
- Product3
Life at Kira
Frequently asked questions
Key benefits include: In-office four days a week with Wednesday work-from-home flexibility, Pet-friendly office environment.
Of 11 open roles, Kira has 10 hybrid, 1 on-site positions.
Kira is based in San Francisco, New York.
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