Art of Problem Solving

Title: Software Engineer II Location: San Diego, California, United States Work Type: Hybrid, Full Time Job Description: At AoPS, we are world leaders in teaching advanced mathematics. We train many of the most elite mathematicians in the world, including all members of the US International Math Olympiad team—and we're expanding that same standard of excellence into new subjects and experiences. AoPS is unique because it is vertically integrated: we develop our own curriculum, run our own physical learning centers, employ teachers, and have a robust and capable product, design, and engineering team. But we've only scratched the surface of what's possible! Your job will be to help build the future of AoPS, creating the transformative digital experiences that students an teachers use to push the upper bounds of great teaching and learning. As a Software Engineer II, you'll take ownership of features and components that help students and families discover and connect with AoPS. You'll work alongside product, design, and other engineers to build products that make learning irresistible—growing your skills while delivering real value to hundreds of thousands of learners. What You'll Do: Own Features End-to-End: You'll take responsibility for features from design through deployment, making sound technical decisions within your domain and delivering high-quality work that helps the team meet its commitments. Build Robust Solutions: Design and implement solutions that work reliably within your area of ownership. You'll evaluate trade-offs, consider how your work integrates with other systems, and address technical debt as you go. Grow Your Craft: Deepen your expertise in our tech stack and develop advanced knowledge in specific areas. You'll write efficient, maintainable code and continuously improve the systems you touch. Contribute to Technical Direction: Participate in design discussions, offer ideas, and help shape the technical approach for your components. Your perspective matters, and you'll have opportunities to influence how we build. Communicate Clearly: Keep stakeholders informed on your progress, surface blockers early, and collaborate effectively with your team. No surprises, just transparent communication that helps everyone move forward. Deliver Quality: Design for reliability from the start. You'll write thorough tests, implement monitoring where needed, and take pride in shipping work that holds up in production. The ideal candidate has: - 2–4 years of professional experience in full stack web development - Solid proficiency with modern web technologies (we use TypeScript, React, Next.js, and PostgreSQL) - Ability to take ownership of features and deliver them independently with limited guidance - Strong problem-solving skills and attention to code quality - Comfort working in a fast-paced environment where requirements evolve - A collaborative mindset and clear communication skills - Bonus points for: - Experience with Shopify, especially headless integrations - Strong experience with Vercel and Next.js Why Join AoPS: This is a hybrid full-time position based in our San Diego office. The full salary range for this position is $99k-130k. Here are some things you can look forward to: - Impact: Join a small, high-agency team building the future of how students experience world-class education. Your work will directly affect hundreds of thousands of students who are discovering the joy of problem solving - Flexibility: Casual work environment with flexible scheduling - Benefits: Multiple options for Medical, Dental, and Vision plans - Future Planning: 401(k) with company match - Quality of Life: PTO plan and supportive leadership that gives you the work-life balance you deserve - Ease of Transition: Relocation bonus (if currently located outside of San Diego)

Title: Marketing Designer Location: San Diego, California, United States Job Description: As the Marketing Designer in the Creative Studio, you will work directly with the Creative Lead, playing a key role in bringing the soul of AoPS to life through graphic work that's as captivating as our curriculum. Working across web, campaigns, social, emails, and more, you'll communicate with the clarity and ingenuity that defines AoPS — clever, direct, and authentically problem-solving in approach. You'll help us reach more students by creating designs that drive business goals and inspire our customers. The Marketing Designer will: - Translate brand strategy, data, and briefs into clean, beautiful visual concepts - Design across channels including advertising campaigns, landing pages, flyers, sales decks, email, and social with high craft and attention to detail - Become familiar with brand guidelines and assets to ensure all work is on brand - Clearly explain your rationale behind design decisions and implement feedback to push the work forward as you grow - Utilize competitive research and user data to make informed design decisions - Build strong relationships with cross-functional partners involved in the end-to-end marketing process - Finalize all artwork and prepare files for production - Manage time and priority while working on multiple projects without lowering the quality bar - Contribute to the culture of the team by bringing inspiration and energy to the role The ideal candidate has: - Passion for the mission of AoPS - 2-3+ years of design experience - Solid communication skills - A strong online portfolio demonstrating typography, layout, and breadth - Experience with digital advertising and branding - Understanding and comfort with common creative tools like Adobe Creative Suite and Figma - Interest in data-driven design - Understanding of web, email, digital capabilities and limitations - Ability to build trust and relationships among the AoPS team by educating them on the design process and advantages to design recommendations Bonus points for: - Illustration experience - Knowledge of HTML/CSS or JavaScript - Agency experience or experience with multiple brands - Experience with design systems - Motion design or animation experience - Writing for marketing experience Why Join AoPS: This is a hybrid full-time position based at our headquarters in San Diego, CA. The full salary range for this position is 60k-90k. Here are some things you can look forward to: - Impact: As the Marketing Designer, you will shape how students and families first encounter AoPS, creating the visual experiences that bring our mission to life and inspire the next generation of great problem solvers to take the next step in their academic journey - Flexibility: Casual work environment with a hybrid work week and flexible scheduling - Benefits: Multiple options for Medical, Dental and Vision plans - Future Planning: 401(k) with company match - Quality of Life: PTO Plan and supportive leadership that gives you the work-life balance you deserve - Ease of Transition: Relocation bonus (if currently located outside of San Diego) Background Check: Please note that employment is contingent on the successful completion of a background check. Work Authorization: Please note that in order to be considered for this position you must be legally authorized to work in the US. We are unable to offer sponsorship, including STEM-OPT and H-1B. About AoPS: Art of Problem Solving (AoPS) is on a mission to discover, inspire, and train the great problem solvers of the next generation. Since 2003, we have trained hundreds of thousands of the country's top students, including nearly all the members of the US International Math Olympiad team, through our online school, in-person academies, textbooks, and online learning systems. While our primary focus has been math for most of our history, through the years we have expanded our unique problem solving curriculum into more subjects, such as language arts, science, and computer science

Title: Social & Content Marketing Manager Location: San Diego, California, United States Job Description: As the Social & Content Marketing Manager, you'll create digital experiences as captivating as a class full of curious minds. You'll use social media to connect with parents navigating the world of education for their kids, crafting content that shows families what's possible when kids are properly challenged. You'll lean into authenticity, cleverness, and content that matters, using social media to act as a scaled version of word-of-mouth magic. The Social & Content Marketing Manager will: - Develop and execute social strategy across TikTok, Instagram, Reddit, Facebook, and YouTube that drives genuine engagement and community growth - Identify and partner with influencers, educators, and math enthusiasts who authentically align with the AoPS mission and can reach our parent audience - Manage online communities by engaging with followers, responding to comments, and fostering conversations that celebrate intellectual curiosity - Bring creative vision to life through innovative concepts that make our mission and product experience tangible - then jump in with our Creative Studio to make it happen - Collaborate with creative team to bring social concepts to life while also creating quick-turn content independently - Test, learn, and optimize content based on what resonates with families seeking real academic challenge for their kids - Track engagement metrics and community growth, connecting metrics to mission and business goals - The ideal candidate has: - 1-3 years of social media experience with creative instincts that make people want to follow your personal accounts - Native understanding of TikTok, Instagram, and Reddit communities, with ability to create platform-specific content that feels organic - Hands-on content creation skills - comfortable shooting videos for social, editing content, and bringing ideas to life quickly - Genuine love for the AoPS audience of curious families and exceptional young minds - Creative spark that sees social opportunities everywhere - the kind of person who thinks "that would make great content" - Strong writing skills with ability to capture the AoPS voice in captions, comments, and community interactions - Understanding of social media analytics and experience using data to optimize content strategy - Collaborative spirit with ability to work with creative teams while also being scrappy and independent - Why Join AoPS: This is a hybrid full-time position based at our headquarters in San Diego, CA. The full salary range for this position is 60k-90k. Here are some things you can look forward to: - Impact: As Social & Content Marketing Manager, you will be the voice of AoPS across social media, connecting families with the transformative power of rigorous academic challenge and helping AoPS reach more of the curious, driven students it exists to inspire - Flexibility: Casual work environment with a hybrid work week and flexible scheduling - Benefits: Multiple options for Medical, Dental and Vision plans - Future Planning: 401(k) with company match - Quality of Life: PTO Plan and supportive leadership that gives you the work-life balance you deserve - Ease of Transition: Relocation bonus (if currently located outside of San Diego) - Background Check: Please note that employment is contingent on the successful completion of a background check. Work Authorization: Please note that in order to be considered for this position you must be legally authorized to work in the US. We are unable to offer sponsorship, including STEM-OPT and H-1B. About AoPS: Art of Problem Solving (AoPS) is on a mission to discover, inspire, and train the great problem solvers of the next generation. Since 2003, we have trained hundreds of thousands of the country's top students, including nearly all the members of the US International Math Olympiad team, through our online school, in-person academies, textbooks, and online learning systems. While our primary focus has been math for most of our history, through the years we have expanded our unique problem solving curriculum into more subjects, such as language arts, science, and computer science.

Position Summary Art of Problem Solving is looking for an Upper-Level Math Instructor to join their Virtual Campus team. This is a part-time position. The AoPS Academy Virtual Campus is an after-school and weekend enrichment option for students. Our Year-Round courses are offered late afternoons to evenings between 4pm ET and 10pm ET Monday through Friday and from 10am ET to 9pm ET on Sunday. Summer camps are held Mon-Fri between June and August and run for 1, 2, or 4 weeks for 1.5 or 3 hours per day. This might be a good fit if you: - Have experience competing in or teaching/tutoring students for middle and high school math contests such as: - AMC, AIME, MATHCOUNTS, USA(J)MO, IMO - Prefer student-led instruction, discussions, and allowing students to do the heavy lifting - Foster an engaging classroom environment that encourages critical thinking and problem solving - Are comfortable teaching in a live virtual classroom environment using software such as Zoom. For each lesson you will: - Teach enthusiastic middle and high school students in our online classrooms. - Use our curriculum to teach participation-oriented classes that focus on instruction and developing skills, not on rote memorization. - Work in small classes (average size 12) with top performing students who are passionate about learning and are motivated to succeed. Requirements: - A bachelor's degree in a STEM field is required. A master's degree or higher in a STEM field is preferred. - Must have some experience teaching or tutoring students at the middle to high school level. - Strongly preferred: Experience with middle and high school math contests such as: AMC, AIME, MATHCOUNTS, USA(J)MO, IMO, etc. Benefits and Compensation: The instructor rate at the Virtual Campus is $30/hour. The class rates represent flexible work time, 15 minutes early arrival immediately before class, and actual class time. - Paid Sick Leave - 401K retirement plan - Eligible for discretionary bonus after 2 years - Employee discount on classes and Beast Academy Online (BAO) yearly subscriptions At this time we are only hiring instructors who are located in and authorized to work in the United States. We are unable to offer sponsorship, including STEM-OPT and H-1B. About AoPS AoPS Academy is a program of Art of Problem Solving (AoPS), a global leader in K–12 advanced education. AoPS is on a mission to discover, inspire, and train the great problem solvers of the next generation. Since 2003, AoPS has trained hundreds of thousands of the country’s top students through its online school, in-person academies, textbooks, and online learning systems. AoPS Academy offers unique problem solving curriculum at its in-person locations across the country as well as through the virtual campus. Just like our traditional AoPS Academy experience, our range of math course offerings at the AoPS Academy Virtual Campus allows students the opportunity to explore new interests while strengthening their math and problem-solving skills. With small class sizes and a virtual classroom setting that allows participants to see and talk to each other in real time via Zoom, our students will have access to some of the most top notched instructors, and we want you to be one of them!

This description is a summary of our understanding of the job description. Click on 'Apply' button to find out more. Role Description AoPS Online offers rigorous, high-quality math and other STEM classes for middle and high school students which expand and deepen their scientific thinking. - Provide mentoring feedback for students preparing for contests like MATHCOUNTS, AMC, AIME, and USA(J)MO - Supplement students’ learning experiences by answering questions, providing hints, and encouragement in real time during live text-based classes - Classes run once per week from 7:20 - 9:00 pm ET - Must be available on Sundays, with potential opportunities on other days of the week Qualifications - Must be 18 or older - Strong command of math content required; physics, python, or chemistry a plus - Good English writing and typing skills - Quick thinker in a fast-paced learning environment - Must be pursuing or have completed a degree in a STEM field; completed degree preferred - Teaching or tutoring experience - Experience with math contests (e.g. MAA AMC 10/12, AIME, USA(J)MO) required; other contest experience a plus (e.g., F=ma, USAPhO, USACO, USNCO, etc) Requirements - Positions are highly flexible and can be performed anywhere with a stable internet connection - Starting pay rate is $18 per hour - AoPS Online hires worldwide; current location will influence part-time or freelance work availability - Cannot hire anyone residing in specific countries including but not limited to: Balkans, Belarus, Burma, Cuba, North Korea, Russia, Ukraine, etc. - If working from the US, must be authorized to work in the US; no sponsorship offered Benefits - Excellent opportunity to develop mentoring skills while working with amazing students! Company Description Art of Problem Solving (AoPS) is on a mission to discover, inspire, and train the great problem solvers of the next generation. Since 2003, we have trained hundreds of thousands of the country’s top students, including nearly all the members of the US International Math Olympiad team, through our online school, in-person academies, textbooks, and online learning systems.

About the Role: As a Regional Talent Acquisition Partner, you will play an integral role in driving talent acquisition efforts across our Northeast Corridor academy locations. This role combines strategic recruiting with hands-on execution, requiring someone who thrives in a dynamic, multi-site environment and understands the unique staffing needs of our after-school, weekend, and summer camp education programs. You'll travel regularly to our Northeast Corridor campus locations to build relationships, host hiring events, and develop deep expertise in each academy's talent needs. You'll also travel to local colleges and universities to build recruiting pipelines through career fairs, info sessions, and campus events. Some weekend and evening availability is needed to host or attend hiring events and interviews. Our Northeast Corridor region currently includes seven campuses between Boston and D.C. and will continue to grow. This role is critical to improving and scaling our recruiting operations across the region. As we grow, you'll help build the systems, relationships, and talent pipelines that enable us to staff multiple locations effectively and efficiently. The Regional Talent Acquisition Partner will: Regional Recruiting & Travel Travel regularly between the seven Northeast Corridor academy locations (and future sites as we expand) to conduct on-site recruiting activities Plan, coordinate, and execute hiring events at academy sites, including open houses, interview days, and meet-and-greets Host information sessions for potential instructors, teaching assistants, and support staff at various academy sites Community Partnerships & Talent Pipeline Development Build relationships with local universities, colleges, parent-teacher associations, and education programs to source qualified candidates Develop partnerships with teacher preparation programs and alternative certification organizations Serve as the expert on the Northeast Corridor education talent market, including compensation trends, competitor analysis, and talent availability Understand local commute patterns, neighborhood characteristics, and factors affecting candidate interest by location Stakeholder Collaboration & Hiring Execution Work closely with academy managers across all locations to understand what makes successful instructors and support staff at each site Conduct on-site interviews and assessments in collaboration with academy managers Create and maintain candidate pools for different roles, including instructors, teaching assistants, and administrative support Provide strategic guidance to hiring managers on market conditions and hiring best practices Metrics & Continuous Improvement Track and report on recruiting metrics by location and role type Provide insights on academy-specific challenges and opportunities for talent acquisition Identify opportunities to improve efficiency and effectiveness as we scale recruiting across multiple sites using data and analytics Travel & Schedule Expectations Existing Northeast academies: At least one visit per quarter (minimum two-day stay) New academies: At least one visit every other month (minimum two-day stay) Primarily work Monday–Friday during normal business hours, with flexibility for occasional evenings and weekends to align with academy operations and community events Travel to AoPS’ San Diego headquarters for roughly one week per quarter to attend team & company events The ideal candidate has: 3+ years of recruiting experience with demonstrated success in high-volume hiring Proven ability to manage full-cycle recruiting from sourcing through offer Strong relationship-building skills and comfort working with diverse stakeholders Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities across different locations Willingness and ability to travel regularly throughout the Northeast Corridor and flexibility to work evenings and weekends as needed Experience recruiting across multiple sites or in a regional capacity Background in education, EdTech, or mission-driven organizations Experience with campus recruiting or building partnerships with educational institutions Knowledge of the Northeast Corridor education landscape and talent market Familiarity with Greenhouse applicant tracking systems and recruiting tools Their primary residence in, or the ability to relocate to, Boston Metro or New York Metro to effectively support on-site recruiting, campus partnerships, external partnerships, and hiring events Physical requirements Compensation: The full salary range for this position is 100.7k-116.6k Impact: Play an integral role in driving talent acquisition efforts across our Northeast Corridor academy locations while building local talent pipelines and understanding the unique staffing needs of our education programs Flexibility: Casual work environment with flexible scheduling accommodating academy operating hours and community hiring events Benefits: Multiple options for Medical, Dental and Vision plans Future Planning: 401(k) with company match Quality of Life: PTO Plan, paid holidays, and supportive leadership that gives you the work-life balance you deserve. Background Check: Please note that employment is contingent on the successful completion of a background check. Work Authorization: Please note that in order to be considered for this position you must be legally authorized to work in the US. We are unable to offer sponsorship, including STEM-OPT and H-1B. About AoPS: Art of Problem Solving (AoPS) is on a mission to discover, inspire, and train the great problem solvers of the next generation. Since 2003, we have trained hundreds of thousands of the country's top students, including nearly all the members of the US International Math Olympiad team, through our online school, in-person academies, textbooks, and online learning systems. While our primary focus has been math for most of our history, through the years we have expanded our unique problem solving curriculum into more subjects, such as language arts, science, and computer science.