Instructional Designer, Nebius Academy

Nebius; United States; On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Career growth

Flexibility and ownership

Collaborative culture

Impactful AI projects

International environment

Job summary

Nebius Academy is seeking an experienced Instructional Designer to develop courses on Nebius AI Cloud for diverse audiences. The role involves translating SME materials, creating visual content with the production team, and continuously improving courses based on feedback.

We value hands-on learners with 3+ years in design, strong English, and fluency with modern tools like Figma, HeyGen, Supademo, and AI-assisted workflows.

Qualifications

• 3+ years as an Instructional Designer or similar role.
• Experience with technical topics (software engineering, data science, etc.).
• Deep knowledge of digital learning design frameworks and principles.
• Ability to develop various educational content forms (long reads, video, assessments).
• Proficiency with Figma, HeyGen, Supademo.
• Proficiency in leveraging AI tools such as ChatGPT for content creation and design.
• High level of English proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Participate in learning needs analysis and high-level course design with the Product Manager and SME.
• Map learning outcomes for the whole course and for each module and lesson.
• Translate SME materials into learner-friendly educational content.
• Design practice exercises and learning aids.
• Collaborate with production team to create visual content.
• Audit existing courses for cognitive load and alignment with goals.
• Incorporate student feedback and SME recommendations for improvement.
• Adapt course materials for different target audiences (onboarding, certification, etc.).
• Maintain backlog of improvements and keep course documentation up to date.

Skills

Instructional Design

Content development

English proficiency

AI-assisted design

Tools

Figma

HeyGen

Supademo

ChatGPT

Job description

About Nebius:

Nebius is leading a new era in cloud infrastructure for the global AI economy. We are building a full‑stack AI cloud platform that supports developers and enterprises from data and model training through to production deployment, without the cost and complexity of building large in‑house AI/ML infrastructure.

Built by engineers, for engineers. From large‑scale GPU orchestration to inference optimization, we own the hard problems across compute, storage, networking and applied AI.

Listed on Nasdaq (NBIS) and headquartered in Amsterdam, we have a global footprint with R&D hubs across Europe, the UK, North America and Israel. Our team of 1,500+ includes hundreds of engineers with deep expertise across hardware, software and AI R&D.

The role

We are looking for an Instructional Designer to join our Nebius Academy team. In this position, you will be responsible for developing courses on Nebius AI Cloud for different target audiences.

Nebius Academy

Nebius Academy is an international online learning platform that helps individuals and teams master AI and cloud technologies. We offer hands‑on, industry‑relevant training for both B2C and B2B audiences, combining technical expertise with real‑world application to deliver impactful, scalable learning experiences.

Please note that after applying for this position, you will be required to complete a test assignment.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Participate in learning needs analysis and high‑level course design with the Product Manager and SME.
• Map learning outcomes for the whole course and for each module and lesson.
• Translate SME materials into clear, learner‑friendly educational content.
• Design practice exercises and learning aids.
• Collaborate with the production team to create visual content.
• Audit existing courses for cognitive load, difficulty, and alignment with goals.
• Work with student feedback and SME recommendations for continuous improvement.
• Adapt course materials for different target audiences (onboarding, certification, etc.).
• Maintain a backlog of improvements and keep course documentation up to date.

We expect you to have:

• At least 3 years of experience as an Instructional Designer or similar role.
• Proven experience working with technical topics (software engineering, data science, etc.).
• Deep knowledge of digital learning design frameworks and principles.
• Ability to develop various educational content forms (long reads, video, assessments).
• Proficiency in modern tools such as Figma, HeyGen, and Supademo.
• Proficiency in leveraging AI tools such as ChatGPT to support content creation, research, and instructional design, while applying appropriate critical review and quality control.
• High level of English proficiency.

It will be an added bonus if you have:

• Experience with customer education and software instructions.
• Experience with certification programs (AWS, Google Cloud, Azure).

Benefits & Perks:

• Competitive compensation
• Career growth and learning opportunities
• Flexibility and ownership
• Collaborative and innovative culture
• Opportunity to work on impactful AI projects
• International environment and talented teams

What's it like to work at Nebius:

Fast moving. Bold thinking. Constant growth. Meaningful impact. Trust and real ownership. Opportunity to shape the future of AI.

Equal Opportunity Statement:

Nebius is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace and to providing equal employment opportunities in all aspects of employment. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, ancestry, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Applicants must be authorized to work in the country in which they apply and will be required to provide proof of employment eligibility as a condition of hire.

If you need accommodations during the application process, please let us know.