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Kira · 5 months ago

Software Engineer, Security & Privacy

New York, NY

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level

$170K/yr - $230K/yr

6+ years exp

Kira Learning is an artificial intelligence-powered education publisher built for learners, focusing on making world-class teaching and learning accessible to everyone. As a security engineer, you will safeguard sensitive K-12 student data and ensure secure database architecture, infrastructure, and development practices.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)E-LearningEdTechMachine Learning

Responsibilities

Design, develop, and maintain secure software for core platform functionalities, particularly focusing on authentication and authorization systems, secure communication channels between services (e.g., API security), and secure data storage and access controls

Develop and implement data handling policies and procedures in compliance with legal and ethical standards such as FERPA, COPPA and international regulations, ensuring the integrity and confidentiality of user data

Conduct regular security audits and vulnerability assessments of our systems and third-party integrations

Translate legal requirements into technical solutions

Ensure our AI applications are hosted and developed with proper security measures in mind

Collaborate with engineers to ensure security best practices are integrated throughout the software development lifecycle

Implement and manage encryption protocols for data at rest and in transit

Design and oversee secure data migration processes between systems

Develop and maintain incident response plans for potential data breaches

Qualification

Data protectionAWS security servicesSecurity frameworksEncryption technologiesAuthentication protocolsComputer Science degreeInformation Security degreePrivacy expertiseJavaJavascriptTypescriptReactCross-functional collaboration

Required

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or equivalent technical experience

6+ years of experience in software engineering, with a focus on data protection and privacy

Knowledge developing and debugging in Java, Javascript, Typescript and/or React

Knowledge of AWS security services and CDK configurations and features for secure production environments

Strong knowledge of security frameworks, encryption technologies, and authentication protocols

Excellent written and verbal communication skills and ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams

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

Take responsibility for problems from beginning to end, and are prepared to acquire any missing knowledge necessary to get the job done

Ability to be 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