Associate Learning Systems Engineer

Western Governors University; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 62,000 - 93,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonuses

Health benefits

Tuition discount

Paid time off

Job summary

Western Governors University is seeking a developer to support the design and implementation of AI-powered learning systems, operating at the intersection of applied AI, front-end development, and learning platforms. You will help translate learning intent into functional, reusable components while working under guidance from senior engineers.

This is a full-time, in-office role based in Salt Lake City, Utah, requiring five days per week in the office to foster collaboration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in CS or related field or equivalent experience.
• 1 year of experience in front-end development or learning systems.
• Foundational proficiency in HTML, CSS, JavaScript.

Responsibilities

• Learning Systems Development: build interactive learning components using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript; develop reusable libraries and templates.
• AI & Workflow Support: assist in AI-driven workflows for summarization, feedback, and content structuring; document AI templates and best practices.
• Collaboration & Delivery: partner with product owners and engineers to ensure reliable, accessible, and scalable learning experiences.
• Systems Thinking: apply scalable design principles and identify automation opportunities; stay current with AI tools.

Skills

Front-end development

HTML

CSS

JavaScript

AI tools usage

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field

Equivalent experience

Tools

Claude

OpenAI

Gemini

Job description

If you’re passionate about building a better future for individuals, communities, and our country—and you’re committed to working hard to play your part in building that future—consider WGU as the next step in your career.

Driven by a mission to expand access to higher education through online, competency-based degree programs, WGU is also committed to being a great place to work for a diverse workforce of student-focused professionals.

The university has pioneered a new way to learn in the 21st century, one that has received praise from academic, industry, government, and media leaders.

Whatever your role, working for WGU gives you a part to play in helping students graduate, creating a better tomorrow for themselves and their families.

This is an employee job opening. The salary range for this position takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs.

At WGU, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their position, and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range is: Grade: Professional 306 Pay Range: $62,100.00 - $93,200.00

Job Description

Supports the design and implementation of AI-powered learning systems that enable scalable, high-quality learning experiences across WGU Academy. This role operates at the intersection of applied AI, front-end development, and learning systems, contributing to the translation of learning intent into functional, reusable, and efficient systems. Working under the guidance of more senior engineers, this role focuses on building foundational technical skills while contributing to the development of interactive learning components, AI-assisted workflows, and scalable course infrastructure. This position plays a supporting role in advancing AI-enabled learning experiences, helping improve speed, consistency, and quality across the learning ecosystem.

What You’ll Do:

• Learning Systems Development: Assists in building and implementing interactive learning components using modern front-end technologies (HTML, CSS, JavaScript). Supports the development and maintenance of reusable component libraries and templates. Contributes to course builds and system implementations, ensuring alignment with design specifications. Applies established patterns and standards to ensure consistency and quality across products.
• AI & Workflow Support: Uses AI tools (e.g., Claude, OpenAI, Gemini) to support content generation, transformation, and validation workflows. Assists in implementing AI-driven workflows for tasks such as summarization, feedback, and content structuring. Supports prompt development, testing, and refinement under guidance. Contributes to documentation of AI workflows, templates, and best practices. Assists in maintaining and improving Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) implementations and related systems.
• Collaboration & Delivery: Partners with Learning Product Owners, Multimedia Developers, and senior engineers to implement learning experiences. Supports testing, debugging, and optimization to ensure reliable user experiences. Identifies and escalates issues related to usability, accessibility, and performance. Contributes to timely delivery of learning products across multiple projects.
• Systems Thinking & Continuous Improvement: Learns and applies principles of scalable system design, reuse, and maintainability. Identifies opportunities to reduce manual effort through simple automation and tooling. Documents work clearly to support team knowledge sharing and continuity. Stays current with emerging AI tools and development practices.

Work Location: This is a full-time, in-office position requiring five days per week in our Salt Lake City, Utah office, designed to foster the collaboration and connection that fuel our best work.

What you’ll Bring (Minimum Qualifications):

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Instructional Technology, Learning Experience Design, or related field, or equivalent experience
• 1 year of experience in front-end development, learning systems, or related technical roles
• Foundational proficiency in front-end development (HTML, CSS, JavaScript)
• Experience using AI tools to support development, content workflows, or automation
• Demonstrated ability to contribute to technical projects in a team environment

Bonus Points For (Preferred Qualifications):

• Portfolio demonstrating front-end development projects, AI-assisted solutions, learning technologies, or other relevant technical work is strongly preferred.
• Experience with online learning platforms or LMS environments
• Exposure to AI-assisted development tools (e.g., Claude Code or similar)
• Familiarity with APIs, scripting, or lightweight automation
• Experience working in agile or iterative development environments
• Interest in applied AI, learning systems, or educational technology

Visa Sponsorship

While we welcome applicants from all backgrounds, WGU is not able to provide visa sponsorship for this role.

Travel

This position requires occasional travel of up to 20%, including required attendance at designated company summits (typically one to two per year). Additional travel may include conferences, visits to company locations, and other business-related events as needed. Additional travel may be assigned as needed to support business requirements.

Position & Application Details

Full-Time Regular Positions (classified as regular and working 40 standard weekly hours): This is a full-time, regular position (classified for 40 standard weekly hours) that is eligible for bonuses; medical, dental, vision, telehealth and mental healthcare; health savings account and flexible spending account; basic and voluntary life insurance; disability coverage; accident, critical illness and hospital indemnity supplemental coverages; legal and identity theft coverage; retirement savings plan; wellbeing program; discounted WGU tuition; and flexible paid time off for rest and relaxation with no need for accrual, flexible paid sick time with no need for accrual, 11 paid holidays, and other paid leaves, including up to 12 weeks of parental leave.

Benefits

• eligible for bonuses
• medical, dental, vision, telehealth and mental healthcare
• health savings account and flexible spending account
• basic and voluntary life insurance
• disability coverage
• accident, critical illness and hospital indemnity supplemental coverages
• legal and identity theft coverage
• retirement savings plan
• wellbeing program
• discounted WGU tuition
• flexible paid time off for rest and relaxation with no need for accrual, flexible paid sick time with no need for accrual, 11 paid holidays, and other paid leaves, including up to 12 weeks of parental leave.

Equal Employment Opportunity

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any protected characteristic as required by law.

Accommodations

Applicants with disabilities who require assistance or accommodation during the application or interview process should contact our Talent Acquisition team at [e-mail].

Additional Information Disclaimer

The job posting highlights the most critical responsibilities and requirements of the job. It’s not all-inclusive.

In 1997, a coalition of 19 U.S. governors founded Western Governors University with a singular vision: to make higher education more accessible by offering full degree programs online. Starting small, we quickly expanded. Today, we’re one of the largest accredited online universities in the U.S.

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