Senior Learning Designer, Science
Science Curriculum
You'll work on science curriculum end-to-end, including:
- Course architecture
- Learning outcomes
- Sequencing
- Mastery-based progression across biology, chemistry, physics, and earth sciences
Assessment Strategy
Work on:
- Formative and summative assessments
- Accurately measuring scientific understanding
- Informing course iteration
Interactive Content and Tooling
Develop and implement:
- Virtual labs
- Simulations
- Data visualizations
- Interactive notebooks
AI-Assisted Content Pipelines
Engage in:
- Developing and validating workflows
- Using AI to generate, review, and scale high-quality science content
Data-Informed Iteration
Contribute to:
- Interpreting qualitative and quantitative learner data
- Identifying gaps
- Improving engagement
- Driving efficacy
Collaboration
Collaborate with:
- Product
- Engineering
- Learning Design
- To ship technology-enabled science experiences on schedule
Qualifications
- Advanced degree in a core science discipline, Science Education, or a closely related field preferred
- 3+ years designing college level science curriculum (online or hybrid experience a plus)
- Broad scientific fluency — comfortable stewarding courses across multiple disciplines, not just your home field
- Proven experience building technology-enabled learning experiences in collaboration with product and engineering teams
- Fluency with education technology and AI-assisted content workflows
- Familiarity with science education standards and frameworks (e.g., NGSS, scientific practices, inquiry-based design)
- Strong communicator who can translate pedagogical rationale for non-technical audiences
Bonus Qualifications
- Experience with virtual labs, simulation-based learning, A/B testing educational content, or app-based course design
What You’ll Be Doing
You'll work with a highly talented and collaborative team to:
- Develop Outsmart's math learning experience from curriculum architecture through content creation, assessment design, and learner feedback loops
- Build rigorous, engaging, and scalable math courses that bring joy back to learning
- Shape how AI tools and data insights are woven into curriculum development, content generation, and continuous improvement
Who You Are
- Advanced degree in a core science discipline, Science Education, or a closely related field preferred
- 3+ years designing college level science curriculum (online or hybrid experience a plus)
- Broad scientific fluency — comfortable stewarding courses across multiple disciplines, not just your home field
- Proven experience building technology-enabled learning experiences in collaboration with product and engineering teams
- Fluency with education technology and AI-assisted content workflows
- Familiarity with science education standards and frameworks (e.g., NGSS, scientific practices, inquiry-based design)
- Strong communicator who can translate pedagogical rationale for non-technical audiences
What Helps You Succeed
- Thrives in ambiguity and is energized by building from scratch
- Balances academic rigor with startup pragmatism — knows when to ship and iterate
- Thinks like a product builder, not just a subject-matter expert — cares about the learner experience at every click
- Takes ownership without being asked and surfaces risks early
- Excited about AI's role in education and knows where human judgment is non-negotiable
- Cares deeply about access and the students behind every learning outcome
Company Information
- Salary Range: $100K–$170K
- Perks: Competitive salary, equity, and benefits
- Healthcare for you and your dependents (medical, dental, and vision)
- Parental leave for any full-time employee (birthing, non-birthing, and adoptive parents)
- 15 PTO days per year, a winter break, and 12+ paid company holidays per year
- Remote work days
- Lunch provided in-office daily
- Working with super talented people who want to make a difference in the world
About the Company
Outsmart is a mission-driven, early-stage startup reimagining higher education for the age of AI by creating an entirely new collegiate experience that expands access and opportunity. Backed by $38M from top venture firms including Khosla Ventures, Forerunner, DST Global Partners, and Lightspeed, the company is led by former Duolingo executives and a founding team that also includes Emmy Award winners. With a strong culture centered around high-impact, detail-oriented team members, Outsmart is already seeing significant traction, generating 1–5 million weekly organic views on social media.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Outsmart is committed to building an equitable and inclusive workplace and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants for employment regardless of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.