Learning Systems Lead ($165K–$215K + Equity) at Valon Technologies, Inc.

Job Description

• Design and ship the foundational onboarding journey to reduce time-to-mastery for complex mortgage servicing domains from six months to three.
• Partner with domain experts to extract knowledge and build verifiable practice loops and certification pathways for deployment and technical roles.
• Arcitect an "eternal coach" vision using LLMs and agents to provide always-on, cross-functional learning and reinforcement for every employee.

Why this role is remarkable

• Own the end-to-end vision for an AI-native learning layer at a $1.1B unicorn, moving beyond traditional L&D into pure systems building and automation.
• Work directly on a critical scaling bottleneck for a company servicing $110B+ in mortgages, backed by elite investors like Andreessen Horowitz and WestCap.
• Prototype and ship cutting-edge AI tools, including "manager coach" bots and automated practice loops, to create a high-velocity, high-agency workforce.

The ideal candidate

• A systems-oriented builder who views AI as the primary delivery surface for learning rather than just an add-on or a buzzword.
• Proven ability to translate dense, regulated context into repeatable pathways and measurement-driven programs in high-growth environments like fintech or edtech.
• High-agency operator with a "build, not buy" mindset, comfortable prototyping with automation tools and iterating based on time-to-ramp KPIs.

About the role

As the Learning Systems Lead at Valon Technologies, Inc., you will architect the company’s internal learning infrastructure from the ground up. You will leverage AI to build an "eternal coach" layer, initially focused on slashing new hire ramp time from six months to three, eventually scaling to automated manager development and continuous skill-building systems.

Responsibilities

• Design and ship the foundational onboarding journey to reduce time-to-mastery for complex mortgage servicing domains from six months to three.
• Partner with domain experts to extract knowledge and build verifiable practice loops and certification pathways for deployment and technical roles.
• Arcitect an "eternal coach" vision using LLMs and agents to provide always-on, cross-functional learning and reinforcement for every employee.

Requirements

• A systems-oriented builder who views AI as the primary delivery surface for learning rather than just an add-on or a buzzword.
• Proven ability to translate dense, regulated context into repeatable pathways and measurement-driven programs in high-growth environments like fintech or edtech.
• A high-agency operator with a "build, not buy" mindset, comfortable prototyping with automation tools and iterating based on time-to-ramp KPIs.

Qualifications

• Experience in designing and implementing learning systems and processes.
• Strong understanding of machine learning and natural language processing.
• Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams, including product managers, engineers, and domain experts.
• Experience with AI-powered tools and platforms.

Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Experience with agile methodologies and iterative development.

Benefits

• Competitive salary range of $165K–$215K plus equity.
• Opportunity to work on a cutting-edge technology stack in a fast-growing industry.
• Flexible work schedule to accommodate personal and professional needs.

Pay

• $165K–$215K

Schedule

• New York or San Francisco, USA

Benefits

• Competitive salary range of $165K–$215K plus equity.
• Opportunity to work on a cutting-edge technology stack in a fast-growing industry.
• Flexible work schedule to accommodate personal and professional needs.