CS Learning Designer

The role

You will design interactive learning games and courses that teach programming and algorithmic thinking, using Python. You will also brainstorm new interactive learning experiences based on algorithm design.

What you will do

• Develop hands-on programming courses to teach CS concepts using Brilliant's Python learning game.
• Design new visual, puzzle-driven learning games that teach algorithms, data structures and computational thinking.
• Break complex CS ideas, such as recursion, backtracking and dynamic programming, into clear, sequenced steps.
• Design clear, creative and intuitive content that uses interactivity to build learner confidence and mastery.
• Build immersive, interactive learning experiences that guide learners through problem-solving journeys.
• Collaborate with product, design and engineering teams to create new interactive features, visuals and mechanics for computers and phones.

Required qualifications

• An undergraduate degree or above in a STEM field, with a strong grounding through research or teaching beyond traditional curricula.
• Extensive use of AI agents for coding, and an opinionated view of which core concepts matter in agentic coding.
• A knack for teaching complex topics through a progression of clear, simple, hands-on steps.
• Experience building or using interactivity to motivate, engage and challenge learners, including in asynchronous settings.
• Excellent English writing skills, especially for communicating challenging concepts.
• Strong at context switching and prioritizing a large workload.
• Openness to change and willingness to experiment with formats and platforms.
• Willingness to jump into any part of a project to fill a gap, big or small.

Nice to have

• A strong background in computer science education.

Benefits

• Systematic compensation framework, with salary levels mapped to a yearly scale for each job vertical.
• First and Best offers, with no negotiation.
• Health care plans with 100% of premiums covered for medical, dental and vision for employees.
• Flexible PTO, with a norm of about 6 weeks off per year including federal holidays.
• Home office equipment.
• Professional development stipend.
• Free food at offices.

Before you apply

• Include your best example(s) of how you have taught computer science concepts interactively online.

About the company

Brilliant creates interactive, adaptive learning that makes people better problem solvers, serving hundreds of thousands of paid subscribers. The company says it prioritizes building a real, healthy business and makes hires selectively.