Amira Learning

Amira Learning offers an intelligent reading assistant that listens, assesses, and tutors.

11-50 employees

Founded 2018

$20M series unknown

Education

Private Company

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Education Artificial Intelligence (AI)Machine Learning

Fully Remote

This company is fully distributed with team members working remotely. Team members are distributed across the U.S. and Canada.

Open Positions3

The employee may work from anywhere in the United StatesFull-TimeEdtechPosted

Principal Engineer

Design, implement, and own complex backend systems end-to-end, including architecture, performance, and scalability.
Design and operate large-scale data pipeline architectures and backend services using AWS technologies (Lambda, DynamoDB, Redshift, Athena, Glue, S3).
Build and maintain backend APIs and distributed data workflows using Node.js, Python, .NET, and SQL.
Translate product requirements into technical designs, evaluating tradeoffs and communicating risks.
Implement AI-assisted development workflows, CI/CD pipelines, and automated testing.
Oversee technical output and delivery flow across cross-functional teams.
Lead technical design, participate in code reviews, and support system evolution.
Collaborate with product managers and data scientists to define scope and deliver solutions.
Mentor teammates in AI-assisted development practices to reduce bottlenecks.

AWSNode.jsPython+4 more

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Overview

Amira Learning is an education technology company that provides an AI-powered reading assistant for students in PreK-8. The company's platform, the Amira Reading Suite, offers assessment, instruction, and personalized 1:1 tutoring in English and Spanish. Amira Learning's products include Amira Assessment, Amira Tutoring, Amira Instruct, Amira Dyslexia Screening, and Amira Reading Competitions. These tools are designed to identify student skill gaps, provide micro-interventions, and generate diagnostic reports. The company serves school districts, educators, and students. As of April 2026, Amira Learning served over 2,000 districts and 12 state education agencies, reaching 3.5 million students globally. In June 2024, Amira Learning merged with Istation, forming a combined entity that serves over 4 million students. The company was founded by a team of former engineers and executives from Pearson, IBM, ACT, and Renaissance. It was built from 20 years of research from Carnegie Mellon University and is based on the Science of Reading framework. Amira Learning is headquartered in San Francisco. The company has acquired Wonderscope.

Culture

Amira Learning operates with a fully remote team and allows telecommuting from anywhere in the United States. According to a 2021 Great Place To Work study, 87% of Amira Learning employees reported it as a great place to work.

Technology

Amira Learning's AI stack was developed from 30 years of neuroscience research from Carnegie Mellon University. The company's backend systems, large-scale data pipeline architectures, and backend services use AWS technologies such as Lambda, DynamoDB, Redshift, Athena, Glue, and S3. Amira Learning works with Node.js, Python, .NET, and SQL platforms. The company utilizes AI-assisted development practices, CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, and system-level productivity improvements. The website uses technologies including Viewport Meta, IPhone / Mobile Compatible, SSL by Default, Apple Mobile Web Clips Icon, U.S. Server Location, DNSSEC, HSTS, Cloudflare CDN, Cloudflare, and DMARC None.

Benefits and Perks

401(k) plan with matching contributions for eligible employees
Flexible spending accounts for eligible employees
Health insurance for eligible employees
Stock options for eligible employees

Tech Stack

mxmobile

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