Brilliant.org
Posted 76 days agoVerified live 2d ago
CS Learning Designer
Brief overview
Remote
UndergradOr in progress
PythonProgramming courses developmentAlgorithm designData structuresComputational thinkingRecursionBacktrackingDynamic programmingAI agents for codingInteractive learning designAsynchronous learningOpenness to change
About the company
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Brilliant delivers digital interactive STEM learning experiences to students, professionals, and lifelong learners around the world.
Job description
Summary
Brilliant.org is creating a world of better problem solvers through interactive learning. They are seeking a CS Learning Designer to develop engaging programming courses and design innovative learning games that teach computer science concepts effectively.
Responsibilities
- Develop hands-on programming courses to teach CS concepts using Brilliant’s Python learning game
- Design new learning games — visual, puzzle-driven experiences that teach foundational principles in algorithms, data structures, and computational thinking
- Decompose complex computer science ideas (e.g., recursion, backtracking, dynamic programming) into approachable, well-sequenced steps that empower learners to reason from first principles
- Design content that is clear, creative, and intuitive — using interactivity to help learners build confidence and mastery
- Build immersive, interactive learning experiences that guide learners along problem-solving journeys
- Collaborate with product, design, and engineering teams to imagine and create new interactive features, visuals, and mechanics that elevate the learning experience on both computers and phones
Skills
- Have an undergraduate degree or above in a STEM field, and you've developed a strong grounding through research or teaching that extends beyond traditional curricula
- You have used AI agents extensively for coding, and have an opinionated stance on what core concepts are important to teach in the world of agentic coding
- Have a knack for teaching complex topics using a progression of clear, simple, hands-on steps
- You have experience with building or using interactivity to motivate, engage, and challenge learners, including in asynchronous contexts
- Have a way with words, especially when communicating challenging concepts, and your writing skills (in English) are top notch
- Are great at context switching and prioritizing among a large workload
- Have an openness to change and a willingness to experiment with formats and platforms
- Are not afraid to jump into any aspect of a project to fill a vacuum, no matter how big or small
Qualifications
Must Haves
- Have an undergraduate degree or above in a STEM field, and you've developed a strong grounding through research or teaching that extends beyond traditional curricula
- You have used AI agents extensively for coding, and have an opinionated stance on what core concepts are important to teach in the world of agentic coding
- Have a knack for teaching complex topics using a progression of clear, simple, hands-on steps
- You have experience with building or using interactivity to motivate, engage, and challenge learners, including in asynchronous contexts
- Have a way with words, especially when communicating challenging concepts, and your writing skills (in English) are top notch
- Are great at context switching and prioritizing among a large workload
- Have an openness to change and a willingness to experiment with formats and platforms
- Are not afraid to jump into any aspect of a project to fill a vacuum, no matter how big or small
Benefits
- 100% of the premiums covered for medical, dental, and vision for employees
- Flexible PTO, with a norm of taking off about 6 weeks per year (including federal holidays)
- Home office equipment
- Professional development stipend
- Free food at our offices
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