About Brilliant
Brilliant's mission is to create a world of better problem solvers. We make games for learning in math, science, computer science, and data analysis, for iOS, Android, and web. On Brilliant, you learn by doing – there are no videos, everything is interactive. We get you hands-on, figuring things out on your own. We help learners develop intuition through interaction, build understanding through experimentation, and have fun.
We serve hundreds of thousands of paid subscribers, and we’re hoping you might be the right person to contribute to accelerating our footprint to millions of customers (and changed lives). In addition to what’s below, you can see all open roles and learn more about our team culture on our careers page.
We have always prioritized building a healthy business as the backbone of achieving our mission. We are default alive (will be profitable before needing to raise), don't over-hire, are growing new customers at an exciting pace (high double-digits year-over-year). Our investors are top-tier + mission aligned, and we’ve kept our valuations tethered to reality – we aren’t playing “catch up” like many others.
In our day-to-day, 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 all here to do the best work of our lives together, and have a lot of fun along the way.
We believe that real-time collaboration and human connection are necessary ingredients in building a high-velocity, creatively-oriented consumer product. We maintain core hours (10am - 3pm Pacific) where everyone is online, regardless of timezone. Over half of us are located near our hubs in SF and NYC, and folks outside of those cities travel to attend team offsites once-per-quarter.
The Role
Producers at Brilliant work in small teams to design new learning games on our interactive platform. We’re opportunistically hiring exceptional learning designers with a demonstrated history of building interactive learning experiences online to further elevate the team. We especially encourage applicants with a strong background in computer science, data science, or mathematics education to apply.
You will use your exceptional taste in math, science, or computer science education and pedagogical instincts to expand Brilliant’s library of learning games and achieve the best possible outcomes for our learners and our business. You will be joining a passionate and experienced term of entrepreneurial-minded people who are working to make a meaningful impact on the world.
To be considered for this role, please include your best example(s) of how you've taught new STEM concepts interactively online.
ResponsibilitiesLead the conception and outlining of new learning games in math, science, and computer science with a focus on building an ability to think and reason from first principles.Design STEM learning content clearly and approachably while developing a style that empowers learners and distills complex topics down to their components.Build immersive and interactive learning experiences using a rich learning platform combining visual storytelling, interactive elements, and guided problem solving.Manage content development including coordination with stakeholders and collaborators in marketing, design, and engineering.Imagine and help create the best learning experience possible on computers and phones, including collaborating with design and product teams to build new visuals and features.YouHave 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.Are familiar with modern interpretations of math and science (like information theory, networks, and computation), and you’re energized by using them to frame concepts to beginners.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.You've spent substantial time building or prototyping learning games online. You have experience with the challenges of teaching asynchronously and how to use interaction and motivation to engage and challenge the learner.Why join Brilliant?
Brilliant has a mission you can get behind. We’re a company that’s inspiring and developing people to achieve their goals in STEM – one person, one question, and one small commitment to learning at a time.
We also offer:
• Competitive compensation
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits – we pay 100% of the premiums
• Equipment budget for computer and peripherals
• 401(k) plan (non-matching)
• Paid parental leave
• Free lunch in the office
• Weekly happy hour
• Flexible vacation time
• Fully-stocked pantry and refrigerator with snacks and drinks
• Sponsorship for conferences and professional development
• A stimulating work environment and a chance to change the world
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Compensation and Benefits
We use a systematic compensation framework: salary scales are set each year for each job vertical, managers level folks on their team, and those levels are mapped directly to our compensation scales. A location-based adjustment is applied outside of SF and NYC (typically 5-10%) - feel free to ask us about your location!
Given the systematic approach, we always make First and Best offers - there is no negotiation (for new hires nor our existing teammates). This ensures people are paid based on their expected contribution, not their negotiation skills.
We offer top-notch health care plans, with 100% of the premiums covered for medical, dental, and vision for employees. About 1/3 of our team are parents, and we provide generous parental leave + up to $1900/mo in dependent healthcare coverage.
We offer flexible PTO, with a norm of taking off about 6 weeks per year (including federal holidays). We also provide home office equipment, a professional development stipend, and free food at our offices.
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