- 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.
Responsibilities
- Lead
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.
You
- 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.
- 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.
$105,000 - $145,000 a yearPlus stock options.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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