Snowflake Technical Instructional Designer

Snowflake Technical Instructional Designer

Location: Remote 

SweetRush has an exciting opportunity for a talented professional to join our Talent Solutions team!

Who We Are

SweetRush is a consulting, design, and staffing firm specializing in HR-related services that help foster life-centered businesses and organizations. Our work includes designing unique learning experiences using agency-level graphics and leading-edge technology; creating high-performing cultures, leaders, and teams; and helping our clients grow their learning teams with qualified professionals.

Many of our clients are household names with large international operations, while others are small nonprofits whose work we value as essential to the world. We try to balance the work we do for profit with the work we do to spread good things in the world.

SweetRush is a leader in the field of learning and development, making use of emerging technologies (like VR and AR), games, storytelling, chatbots, interactive virtual and in-person experiences, and so on, all while grounding our work in vibrant and impactful human-centered design. The many awards we win every year reflect the care we put into our craft and our collaborations with clients. We’ve been grateful to have won awards with Hilton, Google, Bridgestone, Adidas, SHRM, and numerous others.

We are a completely virtual, tight-knit, talented community that spans the globe, a culture-forward team that values diversity, respect, and caring. Our folks tend to stick around, as do our clients. 

We like to think we stand apart from competitors for the uniqueness and innovation of everything we create—and for who we are. And we’re committed to hiring talent that’s as creative, innovative, and caring as everyone on our team. This is where you come in…

About the Role
We're looking for a highly skilled freelance instructional designer with a passion for technology and education to develop a script for technical training videos along with supporting training materials. You'll translate complex technical concepts into engaging and accessible content, empowering learners to master new skills effectively.SweetRush is a remote organization and as such, all resources must: be technically savvy, have access to a strong internet signal, be comfortable with virtual/instant messaging and conferencing tools, and be generally available during established working hours.
This is a 1099 contract position working with the client to scale to their upcoming pipeline of work. Hours may be upwards to 40/hours per week and duration is TBD based on need and performance.Hourly Rate: Negotiable
 Responsibilities:

• Develop clear and concise instructional materials tailored for educational purposes, including course outlines, modules, learning objectives, and assessments.
• Create scripts for technical training videos that simplify complex technical topics, using analogies, visuals, and real-world examples.
• Incorporate hands-on exercises, interactive elements, and multiple-choice questions to cater to various learning styles.
• Utilize traditional and AI-powered tools to ensure the accuracy, relevance, and up-to-date nature of technical content.
• Manage your workload effectively, prioritize tasks, and deliver high-quality content on time.
   

Required Skills:

• Familiarity with the Snowflake Data Cloud and creating learning content for large EdTech platforms preferred.
• Experience with tools like LangChain, ChatGPT API, Airflow, DBT, BigQuery, Databricks, and Docker preferred.
• A background in training, learning & development, or instructional design is preferred.

• A portfolio showcasing your ability to write clear, concise, and audience-appropriate technical content is required.

• Proficiency in reading and understanding SQL and Python code.
• Familiarity with AI/ML concepts (e.g., fine-tuning, model training)
• Proven ability to break down complex technical concepts into easily understandable terms.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to troubleshoot code errors independently.
• Ability to prioritize tasks, manage multiple projects, and meet deadlines consistently.
• Experience using AI tools and prompt engineering to streamline content creation and optimize instructional materials.

SweetRush Is an Equal Opportunity Employer

We are committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, or belief; national, social, or ethnic origin; sex (including pregnancy); age; physical, mental, or sensory disability; HIV status; sexual orientation, gender identity, and/or expression; marital, civil union, or domestic partnership status; past or present military service; family medical history or genetic information; family or parental status; or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. SweetRush will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics. We encourage applicants of all ages.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Call to Action: Submit Your Resume! 

Team chemistry is everything to us, so our ultimate goal is to find the right fit. If the above describes your interests and experience, and you believe this will be a dream job, please submit your resume. We are excited to hear from you!

Please note: We're all about remote work and have collaborators based all around the world; however, SweetRush is a US-based company, and English is our primary language. If you'd like to be considered for this opportunity, please submit your resume in English.

SweetRush believes in transparency and fairness. And for that reason, all of our active searches are available on the SweetRush “Join Us” page at https://www.sweetrush.com/join-us/. You can also find a handful of openings posted on our LinkedIn company page under the “Jobs” tab at https://www.linkedin.com/company/sweetrush/jobs/. 

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