[Remote] Senior/Staff Software Engineer (Interactives)

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Brilliant.org is focused on creating a world of better problem solvers through interactive and adaptive learning experiences. As a Senior/Staff Software Engineer (Interactives), you will craft building blocks for these experiences, working collaboratively with cross-functional teams to deliver engaging educational content at scale.ResponsibilitiesCraft new interactive building blocks that captivate learners and make foundational concepts addictive to masterBuild clear and expressive APIs designed for experts and AIsOwn the technical implementation of learning experiences from idea to launch on a cross-functional team that trusts you to do what's right for our users but is there to support you when you need itWrite simple, robust, readable code that teammates and future engineers can easily maintain and extendContribute to a culture of excellence within your pod, setting high standards for candor and mutual accountability, and striking a careful balance between velocity and qualityFrequently ask: How does this impact our learners?SkillsYou have at least 7 years of professional experience in web-focused software engineering, ideally with meaningful experience in one or more of game development, animation, or interactive mediaYou're motivated by building robust, maintainable, AI-interoperable software systems that drive user and business outcomesYou believe in using the right tool for the job — even when it's an unfamiliar one, and especially when it's a boring oneYou enjoy solving technical challenges in a way simple enough for an intern to understand and build upon. You avoid introducing complex, novel, or 'clever' solutions. You write code for humans and LLMs to comprehendYou have a favorite product and can articulate your perspective on what makes using it delightful. You often think about how the products you use could be betterYou're constantly tinkering with AI tools and workflows and have used them to achieve surprising levels of productivity. You have a strongly-held POV on what effective AI-enabled software engineering looks likeLack of experience in a specific technology is never disqualifying, but experience with Elm or other functional programming languages would allow you to hit the ground running. This role works with Elm, JavaScript, TypeScript, HTML, CSS, and even SVGBenefitsTop-notch health care plans, with 100% of the premiums covered for medical, dental, and vision for employeesFlexible PTO, with a norm of taking off about 6 weeks per year (including federal holidays)Home office equipmentA professional development stipendFree food at our officesStock optionsCompany OverviewBrilliant delivers digital interactive STEM learning experiences to students, professionals, and lifelong learners around the world. It was founded in 2012, and is headquartered in San Francisco, California, USA, with a workforce of 51-200 employees. Its website is https://brilliant.org.Company H1B SponsorshipBrilliant.org has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 1 in 2025, 3 in 2023, 2 in 2021, 1 in 2020. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.