Technical Generalist Simon Initiative

Carnegie Mellon University - Pittsburgh, PA

Part-time,Full-time - Entry Level

Remote - Pittsburgh, PA

Educational Services

About the position

The Technical Generalist role at Carnegie Mellon University is part of a strategic initiative funded by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation aimed at innovating mathematics education. This position serves as a bridge between technical development and courseware content creation, ensuring high-quality integration of learning activities within the educational platform. The role involves developing new learning activities, creating interactive content, and refining features based on design and user data, all while collaborating closely with engineering and content teams.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the engineering team to ensure the platform includes necessary features for animations, interactive tools, and dynamic content.
• Work closely with developers to specify technical requirements for innovative learning activities.
• Serve as a primary liaison between the content team and engineering team, facilitating effective communication and alignment of project goals.
• Develop programmatic videos based on specifications from content authors, ensuring accurate educational concepts are conveyed.
• Write code for interactive tools and activities using a math graphing tool to enhance learning experiences.
• Coordinate training sessions and support content authors in crafting effective technical specifications.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Educational Technology, or a related field.
• Experience in coding for interactive educational tools and video content, especially in an ed-tech environment.
• Proficiency in relevant programming languages and math graphing tools.
• Collaborative mindset with experience working across multiple teams to achieve shared goals.

Nice-to-haves

• Strong adaptability and quick learning ability for new coding languages and technologies.
• Strong problem-solving aptitude and proactive troubleshooting skills.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, prescription, dental, and vision insurance.
• Generous employer contribution to retirement savings program.
• Tuition benefits for further education.
• Ample paid time off and observed holidays.
• Life and accidental death and disability insurance.
• Free Pittsburgh Regional Transit bus pass.
• Access to fitness center and Family Concierge Team for childcare needs.