KIRA, a company that started in 2019 with a mobile-first insurance platform in Southeast Asia, is now expanding into a full AI-powered neobank. The company is hiring Android Software Engineers to build the native Android experience for its AI Neobank App.
The job posting, listed on LinkedIn and other job platforms, seeks engineers who care about clean user flows and building next-generation products. According to the KIRA LinkedIn posting, the role is based in the United States and has already attracted 90 applicants in one day.
What the AI Neobank App Aims to Do
KIRA's original mission was to make insurance accessible online. Now, the company is expanding into broader financial tools. According to the company description, the objective is to "build tools that will help people get more from their money" and enable spending, saving, investing, exchanging, and travelling. The company believes AI will help achieve this goal.
The role is also listed under BJAK, which appears to be the same company. According to the BJAK LinkedIn posting, the job has 54 applicants and is also based in the United States.
Skills and Experience Required
The job requires 3+ years of Android development experience using Kotlin. According to the Remote Rocketship listing, candidates need strong Android fundamentals and experience shipping production apps. Good knowledge of Jetpack is also required.
The role is available in multiple locations. Listings have been found for the United States, Australia, Singapore, and Ireland. According to the Himalayas listing for Ireland, the company is looking for someone who cares about clean user flows and building next-generation products.
Our Take: A Growing Trend in AI-Powered Finance
This hiring push shows how fintech companies are moving beyond simple banking apps. KIRA started with insurance and is now building a full AI neobank. That is a big leap. The fact that they are hiring for multiple locations — US, Australia, Singapore, Ireland — suggests they are serious about global expansion.
What stands out is the focus on AI. The company says AI will help people become "experts" in managing their money. That is an ambitious claim. Building a neobank is hard enough. Adding AI on top of it makes the engineering challenge even bigger. The requirement for 3+ years of Kotlin experience and strong Android fundamentals shows they want experienced engineers who can handle complex work.
For job seekers, this is a role worth watching. The company has a track record — they built the leading insurance platform in Southeast Asia. Now they are trying to do the same for banking. If they succeed, this could be a major player in the AI fintech space.
But there is also risk. Neobanks are a crowded market. Many have failed. KIRA's success will depend on whether their AI tools actually deliver value to users. For now, the hiring push is a sign of confidence.