Software Engineer, .NET Desktop Tools

Kibeam is an ed-tech startup developing a completely novel, AI-enabled, hands-on technology to tackle the global literacy crisis. We are helping young children develop essential reading skills while nurturing a lifelong passion for reading and learning - without screens. We are committed to empowering families and driving a quantum leap in literacy and education around the world. As we continue to grow, we are seeking talented and passionate individuals to join our dynamic, remote team, and help shape the future of learning.

We are seeking a .NET developer and motivated Software Engineer to join the Kibeam engineering team to help build content creation and QA automation tools for our innovative Kibeam wand. You will be responsible for building tools that optimize our development process for creating interactive content that will help kids learn important reading skills and develop a love for paper books.

This role might be for you if you bring:

●      A passion for creating innovative and engaging educational experiences for children.

●      A strong technical background and expertise in backend development and software architecture.

●    Strong experience in .NET desktop development, have built tools using at least one of these XAML, Xamarin, Maui, Avalonia

●      Excel working cross functionally and are flexible and interested in learning new technologies to get the job done

●      A proactive attitude and a desire to create tools that save time and help create awesome things?.

• Desktop tool development in a variety of areas including:
• ----- A wand development tool that makes it easier for our developers to interact with the wand, get logs, navigate our content
• ----- Tools that allow us to do automated testing on the wand
• ----- Wand batch management tools allowing us to keep multiple wands up to date in a classroom setting
• Develop tools using .NET and Avalonia that are geared to optimize our QA and content authoring process.
• Work with Content and QA teams to transform specs into stable.
• Work closely with backend and firmware engineering teams to ensure seamless. integration and communication between the platform components.
• Work with our team of engineers to implement clean coding standards in your code.

• 5+ years of professional desktop app development
• 2+ years of .NET development in a professional environment
• Professional experience with at least one of the following: XAML, Xamarin, Maui, Avalonia
• Varied experience/ exposure across multiple languages, environments, and domains
• Prior Tools development experience is strongly preferred.
• Created multiple cross platform  Desktop apps with a support life cycle of more than 1 year.
• Strong understanding of software architecture and design in software development.
• Strong algorithms, data structures, and object-oriented design fundamentals.
• Proven experience in  detail oriented project organization.
• Understanding of modern source control systems (Git, SVN).
• Good problem-solving skills, flexibility, and ability to handle multiple tasks.
• Excellent communication skills - particularly the ability to discuss timelines, spec concerns, and prioritization of features.
• A proactive attitude and a desire to create innovative and engaging educational experiences for children and impact the growth of the company and the success of the Kibeam platform.
• BS in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, or relevant experience.

• Experience with full stack development in .NET
• Cross platform desktop app development (mac, windows, linux)
• Deep understanding of the Avalonia UI Framework
• Python experience
• Experience creating content development tools and/or QA automation tools.[
• Experience with children’s products and/or interactive entertainment.
• Experience writing native libraries for .NET apps.
• Low level OS experience (ie, serial ports, bluetooth, etc)
• Experience in a fast-paced, startup environment.

A bit about our R.I.S.E. culture at Kibeam:

The R.I.S.E. acronym captures the essence of our company's culture and serves as a guiding framework for our team's actions and decisions. By embracing these values, we strive to create a thriving and dynamic work environment where every team member can contribute their best and grow both personally and professionally, while also empowering families and making a lasting difference in the world of education and literacy.

Resilience (R):Our team is characterized by its resilience, adaptability, and determination. We embrace challenges head-on, learn from setbacks, and bounce back with creative solutions and a positive outlook. Our resilience fuels our drive to achieve excellence and deliver groundbreaking products that will impact the lives of millions of young learners.

Innovation (I):Innovation is at the heart of our culture. We encourage our team members to think creatively, explore new ideas, and push the boundaries of what's possible. We are committed to staying at the forefront of our industry, constantly seeking innovative ways to solve problems and improve the experiences of our users.

Support (S):We believe that a supportive work environment is crucial for our team's success and well-being. We prioritize open communication, mutual respect, gratitude, and genuine care for one another. Our team members collaborate, share knowledge, and lift each other up, creating a strong foundation for achieving our goals together.

Empowerment (E):Empowerment is central to our culture. We trust and invest in our team members, providing them with the tools, resources, and autonomy they need to excel in their roles. We recognize and celebrate individual strengths, fostering a sense of ownership and accountability that drives us to deliver exceptional results. Beyond our team, we are committed to empowering families by offering products and services that support their role in nurturing their children's education, well-being, and development.

Location: Kibeam is a virtual, distributed team with close, continuous connection and support.  While we prefer candidates in the same time zone (west coast), we are much more interested in your skills and talents than where you work. You need to be able to work at home and join our full team (1-2 times per year) for in-person planning, activities, work and fun.

Kibeam is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.