About PrairieLearn
What is PrairieLearn?
PrairieLearn is an open-source online assessment and learning system, born at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. Instructors use it to author randomised, auto-graded questions and exams — heavily used in university STEM courses — and the company builds and hosts the platform commercially while maintaining the open-source core with a global community of developers and educators.
Where will I work?
Anywhere in the US: "Remote Culture: Work from anywhere in the US with a flexible schedule."
What is the PrairieLearn team like?
A small (~10-person) early-stage team rooted in Champaign, Illinois — early hires get stock options and "outsized opportunities for impact and learning", working alongside the open-source community.
Work-Life Balance
Straight from their hiring materials: "Unlimited PTO & Flexible Hours: Take time when you need it and work when you perform best."
Perks and Benefits
- Unlimited PTO & flexible hours
- Remote-first across the US with a flexible schedule
- Stock options (0.5% – 1.5% for early hires)
- Open-source collaboration with a global community