KIWI builds cloud-connected lock hardware and access management software for apartment buildings, offices, and hospitality properties. The stack (React, PostgreSQL, Kubernetes) supports a multi-tenant SaaS platform, while active adoption of HubSpot and Salesforce signals a shift from product-led to sales-driven growth. Hiring is heavily weighted toward sales (4 roles) and ops (3 roles) versus engineering (1 role), reflecting a sales scaling phase rather than platform expansion.
KIWI specializes in digital access control systems that replace traditional key management with smartphone-based entry and cloud-administered permissions. The hardware layer includes smart locks, door cylinders, key safes, and entrance controls; the software layer is a cloud portal for centralized access rights management, accessible via Bluetooth, RFID, or mobile app. The company targets multi-family residential (apartment complexes, student housing), commercial real estate (offices, medical practices, coworking spaces), and hospitality (vacation rentals, event venues). Installation is designed for retrofit without major structural work. The platform exposes an open API for integration with third-party property management and building automation software.
React (frontend), PostgreSQL and Python (backend), Docker and Kubernetes (deployment), Git (version control). The company is actively adopting HubSpot and Salesforce for CRM and sales operations.
Berlin, Germany. The company has 51–200 employees and was founded in 2012.
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