jaredsilver (u/jaredsilver)

jaredsilver commented on Ask HN: Who is hiring? (January 2026) · Posted by u/whoishiring

rickpm · a month ago

Hey Jared, we spoke when I interviewed about 10 months ago. Since then I became a user and actually used some features as inspiration for an app in the fitness space I was working on.

I just reapplied but wanted to double check if 10 months is past the cooldown policy? Regardless, still a big fan!

jaredsilver · a month ago

Thanks for the kind words, and glad to hear you drew inspiration from us for the fitness app! Since interviewing is a big time investment on both sides, we generally recommend reapplying once there's been a material change in experience or skill that makes it very clear you'd be an especially strong fit. We'll take a look at your application and follow up!

jaredsilver commented on Ask HN: Who is hiring? (January 2026) · Posted by u/whoishiring

jaredsilver · a month ago

Brilliant is building world-class interactive learning experiences that combine challenging problems, compelling narratives, and delightful visual storytelling.

We're hiring an Android engineer to help craft the next generation of interactive learning and change how the world learns.

Engineers at Brilliant think about both "building the right thing" AND "building the thing right" while pursuing high standards of excellence for ourselves, our product, and our codebase.

If you're energized by the prospect of doing the best work of your career and changing how the world learns alongside the most talented peers you've ever worked with, you can learn more and apply here: https://brilliant.org/careers.

jaredsilver commented on Ask HN: Who is hiring? (December 2025) · Posted by u/whoishiring

JabavuAdams · 2 months ago

Fantastic! I'll be sending in an application ASAP. I think I would have been a good fit for the AI role, but I no longer see it on the jobs page.

I'm actually quite excited about the Math and CS Producer roles, and I see that you'd like examples of existing online interactive teaching work. I can supply shots of static boards I've used for IRL teaching, but I don't currently have interactive work to showcase. I was thinking of applying immediately, but spending the next week making an interactive demo. Would this work, or should I wait to apply until I have everything in place? I don't want to miss out on this opportunity.

jaredsilver · 2 months ago

Static boards you've used for IRL teaching are totally sufficient for an initial application, so I'd recommend applying sooner rather than later. Best of luck!

jaredsilver commented on Ask HN: Who is hiring? (December 2025) · Posted by u/whoishiring

JabavuAdams · 2 months ago

Hi Jared,

Are you guys able to work with Canadian developers in the NYC timezone, either as independent contractors, or as employees through an Employer of Record (EOR) like Deel? I'd love to get back into education, and I'd bring AI, gamedev, and teaching chops.

jaredsilver · 2 months ago

Yes! We have a number of folks in Canada.

jaredsilver commented on Ask HN: Who is hiring? (December 2025) · Posted by u/whoishiring

biriramz · 2 months ago

hi jared! tried submitting an application for the product design role but it says i did so back in july. hope i get to hear back soon!

jaredsilver · 2 months ago

Hmm, we've definitely gotten back to everyone who applied in July — could you email me so I can double-check? jared.silver@brilliant.org

jaredsilver commented on Ask HN: Who is hiring? (December 2025) · Posted by u/whoishiring

Nathan-Binkley · 2 months ago

Hey Jared!

I just applied to the special projects SWE position.

My offer I had got rescinded so I would appreciate any help you could provide.

jaredsilver · 2 months ago

Thanks, we'll take a look and get back to you this week! Quick heads up: there's a project link in your resume that sends me to a page with the text "This service has been suspended by its owner."

jaredsilver commented on Ask HN: Who is hiring? (December 2025) · Posted by u/whoishiring

samdoesnothing · 2 months ago

If the mods aren't going to enforce the rules what other options do we have? Serious question. This ad has been posted in 11/12 threads this year. Perhaps there should be a cooldown on the same posting after 3 months?

Job applicants are under enough stress as it is, they shouldn't be fooled into wasting their time applying to ghost jobs.

jaredsilver · 2 months ago

Hi! I happened to see this post before it was detached.

For a bit of additional context: we hire for multiple roles and have actually hired multiple people through these threads :)

We review every application by hand and get back to every single applicant, usually within 72 hours, despite thousands of LLM-generated spam/fraud applications. It takes a tremendous amount of time and energy, but we do it because we know how much time and energy candidates invest in applying to our open roles.

If you previously applied and didn't hear back, please shoot me an email so I can look into it: jared.silver@brilliant.org

jaredsilver commented on Ask HN: Who is hiring? (December 2025) · Posted by u/whoishiring

jaredsilver · 2 months ago

Brilliant is building world-class interactive learning experiences that combine challenging problems, compelling narratives, and delightful visual storytelling.

We're hiring engineers and designers to help craft the next generation of interactive learning and change how the world learns.

Engineers at Brilliant think about both "building the right thing" AND "building the thing right" while pursuing high standards of excellence for ourselves, our product, and our codebase.

Our designers craft interaction patterns that make math, science, and computer science concepts feel approachable, delightful, and addictively learnable.

If you're energized by the prospect of doing the best work of your career and changing how the world learns alongside the most talented peers you've ever worked with, you can learn more and apply here: https://brilliant.org/careers.

jaredsilver commented on Ask HN: Who is hiring? (November 2025) · Posted by u/whoishiring

jaredsilver · 3 months ago

Brilliant is building world-class interactive learning experiences that combine challenging problems, compelling narratives, and delightful visual storytelling.

We're hiring engineers and designers to help craft the next generation of interactive learning and change how the world learns.

Engineers at Brilliant think about both "building the right thing" AND "building the thing right" while pursuing high standards of excellence for ourselves, our product, and our codebase.

Our designers craft interaction patterns that make math, science, and computer science concepts feel approachable, delightful, and addictively learnable.

If you're energized by the prospect of doing the best work of your career and changing how the world learns alongside the most talented peers you've ever worked with, you can learn more and apply here: https://brilliant.org/careers.

jaredsilver commented on Ask HN: Who is hiring? (October 2025) · Posted by u/whoishiring

jaredsilver · 4 months ago

Brilliant is building world-class interactive learning experiences that combine challenging problems, compelling narratives, and delightful visual storytelling.

We're hiring engineers and designers to help craft the next generation of interactive learning and change how the world learns.

Engineers at Brilliant think about both "building the right thing" AND "building the thing right" while pursuing high standards of excellence for ourselves, our product, and our codebase.

Our designers craft interaction patterns that make hard math, science, and computer science concepts feel approachable, delightful, and addictively learnable.

If you're energized by the prospect of doing the best work of your career and changing how the world learns alongside the most talented peers you've ever worked with, you can learn more and apply here: https://brilliant.org/careers.