--- title: 'Software Engineer (Hong Kong, Cyberport) at Lirvana Labs' canonical: 'https://feeny.ai/job/software-engineer-hong-kong-cyberport-lirvana-labs-hong-kong-75yzn0f00h73' type: 'job' last_seen: '2026-09-09' --- # Software Engineer (Hong Kong, Cyberport) at Lirvana Labs - **Company:** Lirvana Labs - **Location:** Hong Kong - **Employment:** full-time - **Work type:** onsite - **Posted:** 2025-09-02 - **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-09 - **Apply:** https://jobs.lever.co/lirvanalabs/b454e28a-6315-48d0-a488-3b3ee1abfa43 ## Job description About Us: We are a dynamic start-up based in Hong Kong. We are focused on revolutionizing the education sector through our cutting-edge generative AI education platform. Our mission is to enhance learning experiences and outcomes through innovative technology solutions. Position: We are seeking talented and motivated candidates from leading universities in Hong Kong to join our engineering team. As a member of our team, you will play a crucial role in developing and enhancing our generative AI education platform. You will work on both backend and frontend components, ensuring seamless integration and optimal performance. ## Key Responsibilities - Backend Development: - Design, develop, and maintain robust backend services using Java. - Implement scalable and efficient algorithms for AI-driven features. - Collaborate with data scientists and machine learning engineers to integrate AI models into the platform. - Ensure high performance, reliability, and security of the backend services. - Frontend Development: - Develop and maintain the frontend of our education platform using Flutter. - Create intuitive and user-friendly interfaces for students, educators, and administrators. - Collaborate with UX/UI designers to implement innovative and engaging features. - Optimize frontend performance and ensure cross-platform compatibility. - Collaboration and Innovation: - Work closely with cross-functional teams, including product managers, designers, and other engineers, to deliver high-quality solutions. - Contribute to the ideation and development of new features and improvements. - Stay up-to-date with the latest industry trends and advancements in AI and education technology. ## Qualifications - Currently pursuing or recently completed a degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field. - Strong programming skills in Java for backend development. - Proficiency in Flutter for frontend development is a plus. - Experience with AI and machine learning concepts is a plus. - Demonstrated ability to work on complex projects and deliver high-quality results. - Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail. - Strong communication and teamwork abilities. Why Join Us: Be part of an innovative start-up with a mission to transform education. Opportunity to work on cutting-edge technology and make a real impact. Collaborative and inclusive work environment. Competitive compensation and benefits package. Career growth and development opportunities. ## About Lirvana Labs ## Company Overview - **One-liner**: Lirvana Labs develops AI-powered educational tools for personalized learning and skill development, starting with an app called Yeti Confetti Kids. - **Entity Type**: Private (Seed stage) - **Headquarters**: Menlo Park, California, United States - **Founded**: 2021 - **Founders**: Christie Pang (Co-Founder & CEO), Stone Lee (Founder), Christine Ma-Lau (Co-Founder) ## Core Business - **Primary industry**: Education (EdTech), specifically K-12 learning and early childhood education. - **Target customers**: B2B (school districts and educational institutions) and B2C (parents looking for supplemental learning tools). Focus on students from Kindergarten through Grade 5, including multilingual learners. - **Mission**: Build a “Limitless Learning Companion” that is enriched with social-emotional learning goals, not addictive gratification, and can adapt to any curriculum. ## Products & Services - **[Yeti Confetti Kids](https://lirvana.ai)**: An AI-powered learning app for children (K-5) that covers reading, writing, math, and social-emotional learning. Uses a proprietary AI model that ingests any curriculum to generate real-time lesson plans and optimise for learning outcomes. Available on app stores and also deployed in schools as a configurable platform integrated with existing systems. ## Market Standing - **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not disclosed (private company). - **Key Financials**: Annual revenue of approximately $1.6 M (estimated) and total funding of **$8.33 M** across 2 rounds (conflicting reports: some sources cite $5.3 M in a single seed round in 2024). - **Notable Investors**: Kapor Capital (lead investor in seed round), Transcend Capital Partners, Chingona Ventures. - **Growth Signals**: - Headcount ~33–40 employees across US, Hong Kong, Singapore, Canada. - 55%+ annual LinkedIn follower growth. - Recent efficacy study (Nov 2025–Apr 2026) in NYC’s Bronx District 10 showing 3.8× ELA growth and 1.6× math growth for consistent users. - Positive press and research validation (half‑grade level improvement in 10 weeks reported in 2024). ## Competitive Advantages - **Proprietary AI model** capable of ingesting any curriculum and adapting in real time – a strong moat versus generic tutoring apps. - **Social-emotional learning (SEL)** embedded in the product, differentiating it from purely academic tools. - **Efficacy data** from real school deployments (NYC public schools) providing proof of learning outcomes. - **Multi-language/multi-cultural focus** (e.g., Vietnamese-speaking student gained 2.2 grade levels) appealing to diverse school districts. ## Strategic Focus - Deepen partnerships with school districts, especially those serving multilingual and under‑resourced communities. - Scale the platform beyond the Yeti Confetti Kids app into a full “limitless learning companion” for various curricula. - Continue building research‑backed evidence of learning impact to drive B2B sales. - Grow headcount in product, engineering, and customer success, particularly in the US and Hong Kong. ## Why Work Here - Remote‑friendly culture with offices in Menlo Park, Hong Kong, and Singapore. Listed roles include remote or on-site flexible arrangements. - Mission‑driven work: improving educational equity through AI. - Small, collaborative team (~33 people) where every role has high impact. - Emphasis on research and data – candidates interested in applied AI for social good will find meaningful projects. - Notable perks: chance to shape a product used in NYC public schools; focus on healthy screen time (no addictive hooks). ## Sources 1. [lever.co](https://jobs.lever.co/lirvanalabs) – careers page 2. [linkedin.com](https://linkedin.com/company/lirvana) – company page, recent efficacy study 3. [tracxn.com](https://tracxn.com/d/companies/lirvanalabs/__E0h2zQh7xoXurn10heJeR5HX2xGO1rPwA_poeRc3N9E) – funding, founders, competitors 4. [builtin.com](https://builtin.com/company/lirvana-labs) – employee count, culture, job listings 5. [prnewswire.com](https://www.prnewswire.com) (via search result) – 2024 funding announcement and efficacy data ## Other roles at Lirvana Labs - [Solutions Architect](https://feeny.ai/job/solutions-architect-lirvana-labs-menlo-park-5q4vbww9g7pb) — Menlo Park, CA - [AI Upskilling & Growth Lead](https://feeny.ai/job/ai-upskilling-growth-lead-lirvana-labs-hong-kong-mmncvm8hrcta) — Hong Kong - [Account Manager](https://feeny.ai/job/account-manager-lirvana-labs-texas-california-southwest-8rzesb3d436q) — Texas / California / Southwest - [APAC Admin Officer](https://feeny.ai/job/apac-admin-officer-lirvana-labs-hong-kong-1q8bnb4812q3) — Hong Kong - [Sales, Operations & Customer Success Manager](https://feeny.ai/job/sales-operations-customer-success-manager-lirvana-labs-hong-kong-eg3my2wfdv15) — Hong Kong - [Senior Software Engineer](https://feeny.ai/job/senior-software-engineer-lirvana-labs-hong-kong-apxy9b5tq0gv) — Hong Kong