Software Engineer (Senior or Staff)

Brilliant is on a mission to create a world of better problem solvers through interactive learning experiences in math, science, computer science, and data analysis. As a Senior/Staff Software Engineer, you'll join a small, elite team working on innovative educational technology that serves hundreds of thousands of paid subscribers.

The role demands exceptional engineering talent with at least 5 years of experience, particularly seeking former founders, early employees who grew into staff engineers at high-growth companies, or experienced engineering leaders who've returned to IC roles. You'll work in small, focused teams alongside Product, Design, and Data colleagues to create impactful learning experiences.

The company maintains a healthy business approach, being default alive and growing at high double-digits year-over-year. The culture values adventure, excellence, generosity, and candor, with core hours (10am - 3pm Pacific) ensuring real-time collaboration regardless of location. The engineering team is AI-enabled and focuses on outcomes over outputs, moving fast while maintaining high quality standards.

Compensation is competitive ($175,000-$220,000) with stock options and comprehensive benefits including 100% covered health insurance premiums, generous parental leave, and flexible PTO. The company has hubs in SF and NYC, with quarterly team offsites for collaboration and connection.

This is an opportunity to join a mission-driven company that's making a real impact in education while working alongside experienced professionals who are doing the best work of their careers. The role offers both technical challenges and the satisfaction of helping people learn more effectively worldwide.