Viam · 1 month ago
Staff Technical Content Engineer
New York, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff
$165K/yr - $235K/yrViam is a company that helps organizations harness the power of AI, data, and automation in various industries. The Staff Technical Content Engineer will design and develop learning experiences to help developers effectively use Viam's platform, combining technical skills with teaching expertise.
Machine LearningRoboticsSoftwareSoftware Engineering
Responsibilities
Design the overall architecture of Viam's self-paced learning content: what courses exist, how they sequence, what prerequisites they assume, and how they build toward real capabilities
Evaluate training requirements by use case and user role, and turn those requirements into courses with clearly defined learning objectives and learning paths
Architect and develop sample applications using a variety of programming languages (e.g., Python, Go, TypeScript) and Viam
Design, develop, and maintain course materials including hands-on coding exercises, presentation content, video storyboards, student and instructor guides, demo scripts, quizzes and assessments
Build working projects in Viam yourself to validate that your curriculum designs match the developer experience
Use feedback and survey data from students, instructors, and Viam engineering teams to create new courses and improve existing courses
Build train-the-trainer materials to enable Viam instructors to deliver training courses effectively
Analyze where developers struggle or drop off, using both quantitative data and qualitative feedback to iterate on curriculum design
Continually look for ways to extend and improve our courses to support new use cases and features, and to enhance the learning experience for students and their instructors
Stay current with adult learning research and industry best practices in developer education
Qualification
Required
A Bachelor's or advanced degree in computer science or a related engineering discipline, or equivalent experience in a software or technology-related field. Aptitude and attitude are more important than credentials
Advanced skills in at least one programming language (e.g., Python, Go, TypeScript). Understanding of at least one other programming language is a big plus
Skill with modern software development practices and infrastructure
Demonstrated experience in at least two of the following areas: teaching, technical content development, public speaking, technical writing
Understanding of instructional design principles—learning objectives, scaffolding, assessment design, motivation—whether through formal training or hard-won experience
An interest in sweating the details of individual learning moments
A 'can-do' attitude, the ability to work collaboratively, and deliver on a deadline
You enjoy self-driven exploration and education on new software and hardware, and can adapt innovative technologies and learn quickly in a fast-paced environment
Experience or genuine interest in working with physical hardware—you'll be building robots as part of this job
Experience with robotics, IoT, embedded systems, or industrial automation is a significant plus
Benefits
100% covered medical/dental/vision insurance plans, commuter benefits
25 days paid vacation and generous holiday observances
Free lunch every day that you're in the office
One Medical Membership
Citi Bike memberships
Monthly wellness stipend to be used for a variety of fitness-related items like gym memberships, fitness classes, fitness equipment, and more
Paid parental leave
Reproductive Health Benefits, including Fertility Benefits and Abortion Access Travel Benefits
Company
Viam
Viam is a robotics company that lets users build, monitor, and manage their smart machines via cloud-based management.
Founded in 2020
51-200 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2025 (2)
2024 (2)
2023 (1)
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$117MKey Investors
Union Square VenturesTiger Global Management
2025-03-03Series C· $30M
2024-03-26Series B· $45M
2022-04-11Series A· $30M
Leadership Team
Eliot Horowitz
CEO & Founder
Recent News
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