CS Learning Designer

About the Position

We are looking for a CS Learning Designer to join our team in NYC, SF, or remotely. At Brilliant, we are creating a world of better problem solvers by delivering interactive, adaptive, and fun learning experiences at scale. Our mission is to redefine the future of education by designing interactive learning games that teach programming and algorithmic thinking using Python.

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.

Requirements

• 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.

Compensation and Benefits

• Salary: $110,000 - $180,000 a year plus stock options.
• Health Care: 100% of the premiums covered for medical, dental, and vision for employees.
• PTO: Flexible PTO with a norm of taking off about 6 weeks per year (including federal holidays).
• Other Benefits: Home office equipment, a professional development stipend, and free food at our offices.

About the Company

Brilliant is creating a world of better problem solvers. We deliver learning that's interactive, adaptive, and fun – at scale. We serve hundreds of thousands of paid subscribers and want you to help us serve millions. We value adventure, excellence, generosity, and candor. We are optimists in the face of uncertainty, we take pride in our work, we go the extra mile for each other, and we tell it like it is (the good and the bad). We’re here to do the best work of our lives together.

You can see all open roles and learn more about our culture on our careers page.