Learning Experience Designer
Applied Intuition· Robotics/Autonomous Systems· Sep 11, 2026 · 2mo ago
Sunnyvale
In office
Full-time
Mid
$120K–$160K
4+ years exp
Job description
Applied Intuition, Inc. is powering the future of physical AI. Founded in 2017 and now valued at $15 billion, the Silicon Valley company is creating the digital infrastructure needed to bring intelligence to every moving machine on the planet. Applied Intuition services the automotive, defense, trucking, construction, mining and agriculture industries in three core areas: tools and infrastructure, operating systems, and autonomy. Eighteen of the top 20 global automakers, as well as the United States military and its allies, trust the company’s solutions to deliver physical intelligence. Applied Intuition is headquartered in Sunnyvale, California, with offices in Washington, D.C.; San Diego; Ft. Walton Beach, Florida; Ann Arbor, Michigan; London; Stuttgart; Munich; Stockholm; Bangalore; Seoul; and Tokyo. Learn more at applied.co applied.co.
We are an in-office company, and our expectation is that full-time employees primarily work from their Applied Intuition office 5 days a week. However, we also recognize the importance of flexibility and trust our employees to manage their schedules responsibly. This may include occasional remote work, starting the day with morning meetings from home before heading to the office, or leaving earlier when needed to accommodate family commitments. This in-office expectation does not apply to contractor positions
About the role
We are seeking a Learning Experience Designer to join our Vehicle Operations team to design and scale learning experiences that build the skills, knowledge, and operational readiness required to safely and effectively operate, test, maintain, and support our vehicle fleet and associated operations. This role is critical in ensuring our operators and operations staff are prepared, safe, and aligned with best practices. You'll manage training content, drive onboarding, track compliance, and work cross-functionally to improve team knowledge and performance.
This is a highly hands-on role at the intersection of Learning & Development, Vehicle Operations, Engineering, and Technology. You will work closely with Vehicle Operations leaders, subject matter experts, engineers, and other cross-functional partners to translate complex operational processes and technical requirements into practical, engaging, and measurable learning experiences.
You will own the design of learning experiences across the employee lifecycle—from onboarding and foundational skills through advanced technical training, certification, qualification, and ongoing proficiency. You will also leverage AI and emerging learning technologies to make learning more scalable, personalized, experiential, and closely connected to the flow of work.
The ideal candidate is a strong learning designer who enjoys working in complex technical environments, can quickly learn unfamiliar operational domains, and approaches learning as a capability and performance problem—not simply a content-development exercise.
At Applied Intuition, you will:
- Design Vehicle Operations learning programs that build role-specific skills, knowledge, and operational readiness—from onboarding and foundational training through advanced technical skills, qualification, certification, and ongoing proficiency.
- Partner with Vehicle Operations leaders, engineers, SMEs, and cross-functional teams to identify capability gaps, define proficiency requirements, and translate complex operational, technical, and safety requirements into practical learning experiences.
- Design engaging, hands-on learning experiences using a blend of instructor-led training, vehicle-based practice, simulations, scenarios, assessments, job aids, and performance support to prepare employees for real-world operational environments.
- Apply learning science and performance-based design to determine the right solution for each business need—not defaulting to training—and create learning journeys that drive measurable behavior, skill, and performance outcomes.
- Leverage AI and emerging learning technologies to accelerate content development, personalize learning, enable on-demand knowledge and coaching, and create scalable simulations, practice, and performance-support experiences.
- Build and maintain high-quality learning content and curricula, including learning paths, facilitator and learner materials, assessments, job aids, and digital experiences, ensuring technical accuracy and alignment with evolving vehicle technologies and operational procedures.
- Measure and continuously improve learning effectiveness using learner feedback, proficiency data, operational performance, and business outcomes, with a focus on safety, quality, readiness, and time to proficiency.
We're looking for someone who has:
- 4+ years of experience in learning experience design, instructional design, technical training, or learning program management.
- Strong foundation in adult learning, instructional design, needs analysis, and learning assessment.
- Experience with Articulate Storyline/Rise or similar learning-authoring tools.
- Proven ability to translate complex business, technical, and operational requirements into structured, practical learning solutions.
- Experience developing training across multiple formats, including in-LMS, e-learning, documentation, presentations, video, and instructor-led/ hands-on learning.
- Strong project management and execution skills, with a proactive, self-directed approach to driving deliverables from concept to completion.
- Excellent communication, facilitation, stakeholder management, and SME partnership skills; comfortable working with operators, engineers, and product teams.
- Strong curiosity and ability to quickly learn complex technical and operational domains, with exceptional attention to detail.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, ambiguous environment and continuously improve learning experiences based on learner and business needs.
- Bachelor's degree in Instructional Design, Learning Sciences, Education, Organizational Development, Human Factors, or a related field
Nice to have:
- Prior experience in AV, robotics, or related hardware/technical domains
- Familiarity with vehicle safety standards and operator onboarding
- Experience using tools like Confluence, Google Workspace, and LMS/LXP platforms and learning technology ecosystems (Ethena, Cornerstone, etc.)
- Experience designing learning for vehicle operations, automotive, autonomous vehicles, ADAS, robotics, manufacturing, logistics, field operations, or other safety-critical environments.
- Experience developing technical certification, qualification, or proficiency programs.
- Experience designing hands-on training, simulations, labs, or scenario-based learning.
- Experience using generative AI to improve learning design and development.
- Experience working closely with Engineering, Operations, Product, Safety, or Technical teams.
- Familiarity with operational metrics and performance-based learning measurement.Compensation at Applied Intuition for eligible roles includes base salary, equity, and benefits. Base salary is a single component of the total compensation package, which may also include equity in the form of options and/or restricted stock units, comprehensive health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance coverage, 401k retirement benefits with employer match, learning and wellness stipends, and paid time off. Note that benefits are subject to change and may vary based on jurisdiction of employment.
Applied Intuition pay ranges reflect the minimum and maximum intended target base salary for new hire salaries for the position. The actual base salary offered to a successful candidate will additionally be influenced by a variety of factors including experience, credentials & certifications, educational attainment, skill level requirements, interview performance, and the level and scope of the position.
Don’t meet every single requirement? If you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.
Applied Intuition is an equal opportunity employer and federal contractor or subcontractor. Consequently, the parties agree that, as applicable, they will abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a), 41 CFR 60-300.5(a) and 41 CFR 60-741.5(a) and that these laws are incorporated herein by reference. These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin. These regulations require that covered prime contractors and subcontractors take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status or disability. The parties also agree that, as applicable, they will abide by the requirements of Executive Order 13496 (29 CFR Part 471, Appendix A to Subpart A), relating to the notice of employee rights under federal labor laws.
FOR US-BASED ROLES: Applied Intuition is committed to providing an accessible and inclusive application and interview experience to applicants who are disabled veterans and other applicants with disabilities or medical conditions. Reasonable accommodations are available, requesting an accommodation will not affect your candidacy in any way, and you are not required to disclose the nature of your disability or medical condition in order to make a request. If you require an accommodation please contact careers@applied.co. We will work with you!
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