Learning Content Engineer

PrairieLearn, Inc.

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About The Position

PrairieLearn is looking for a Learning Content Engineer to help us build high-quality, interactive assessments used by universities across the country.
In this role, you’ll work at the intersection of education, math, and software, implementing problems written by faculty into PrairieLearn’s platform. You’ll translate ideas and handwritten solutions into robust, auto-graded questions that support student learning at scale.

Requirements

• Strong quantitative background (e.g., math, engineering, physics, CS)
• Comfortable with calculus (through multivariable)
• Experience with Python; familiarity with basic web development (HTML/CSS/JS)
• Careful, detail-oriented, and able to reason about edge cases
• Strong written communication skills

Nice To Haves

• Degree in CS, mathematics or a related field
• Experience teaching, tutoring, or developing educational content
• Familiarity with LaTeX or mathematical typesetting
• Interest in improving STEM education at scale

Responsibilities

• Implement math, engineering, and other STEM problems in PrairieLearn using Python and web technologies
• Translate faculty-written content into interactive, auto-graded assessments
• Collaborate with instructors to clarify intent, edge cases, and grading logic
• Test and refine questions to ensure correctness, clarity, and good student experience
• Contribute to internal tools and workflows for content development

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees