Learning Content Engineer

prairielearn· Academic Programs
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🌍 Remote📍 United StatesFullTime💰 USD 70K–100K/yr

About this role

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.

What you’ll do

  • 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 we’re looking for

  • 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 have

  • 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

About PrairieLearn

PrairieLearn is an online assessment platform used at universities across the US. We enable instructors to create randomized, auto-graded questions that support mastery-based learning and large-scale exams.

Thank you for applying to PrairieLearn!

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the salary for the Learning Content Engineer role at prairielearn?
The listed salary for this Learning Content Engineer position at prairielearn is USD 70K–100K/yr. This is a remote FullTime role.
Is the Learning Content Engineer job at prairielearn remote?
Yes, this Learning Content Engineer position at prairielearn is remote, with team members based in United States. You can work from home or anywhere in the supported regions.
Is the Learning Content Engineer role at prairielearn full-time or part-time?
This is listed as a FullTime position. It is posted as a Learning Content Engineer role in the Academic Programs department at prairielearn.
Which team or department does the Learning Content Engineer at prairielearn belong to?
This Learning Content Engineer position is part of the Academic Programs department at prairielearn. See the full job description for more information about the team structure and responsibilities.
How do I apply for the Learning Content Engineer position at prairielearn?
Click the "Apply Now" button on this page. You will be redirected to prairielearn's official application portal hosted on ashby where you can submit your application directly.
When was the Learning Content Engineer job at prairielearn posted?
This Learning Content Engineer position at prairielearn was posted on Apr 1, 2026. Apply as soon as possible — early applications are often reviewed first.
Learning Content Engineer
prairielearn · 💰 USD 70K–100K/yr
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