CAREERS

VAST Data is looking for an Instructional Designer to join our growing team!

This is a great opportunity to be part of one of the fastest-growing infrastructure companies in history, an organization that is in the center of the hurricane being created by the revolution in artificial intelligence.

"VAST's data management vision is the future of the market." - Forbes

VAST Data is the data platform company for the AI era. We are building the enterprise software infrastructure to capture, catalog, refine, enrich, and protect massive datasets and make them available for real-time data analysis and AI training and inference. Designed from the ground up to make AI simple to deploy and manage, VAST takes the cost and complexity out of deploying enterprise and AI infrastructure across data center, edge, and cloud.

Our success has been built through intense innovation, a customer-first mentality and a team of fearless VASTronauts who leverage their skills & experiences to make real market impact. This is an opportunity to be a key contributor at a pivotal time in our company’s growth and at a pivotal point in computing history.

In this role, you will be responsible for designing and developing engaging and effective learning experiences for all enablement audiences at VAST Data (Sales, Technical Sales, Customer, and Partner). You will use your expertise in crafting live and on-demand learning experience, learning technologies, and adult learning principles to create innovative training programs that equip each audience to succeed.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and Develop Learning Experiences:
• Create high-quality, interactive learning content for both live and on-demand delivery, including presentations, videos, eLearning modules, simulations, and job aids.
• Apply instructional design principles and adult learning theory to ensure that content is engaging, effective, and aligned with learning objectives.
• Design learning pathways and certifications that guide learners through a structured curriculum.
• Collaborate with Stakeholders:
• Partner with technical trainers to deliver highly technical content optimized for learning experience.
• Collaborate with subject matter experts, product managers, sales teams, and marketing teams to ensure that training content is accurate, relevant, and aligned with business objectives.
• Work with the Enablement team to maintain a consistent learning experience across all programs.
• Evaluate and Improve Training Effectiveness:
• Gather and analyze learner feedback, assessment data, and program metrics to evaluate the effectiveness of training programs.
• Identify areas for improvement and implement changes to optimize learning outcomes.
• Stay informed about best practices and emerging trends in learning experience design.

• Bachelor’s degree in Instructional Design, Education, or a related field.
• 3+ years of experience in training or learning experience design in a technology or SaaS environment.
• Proven experience in designing and developing a variety of learning content, including eLearning modules, videos, instructor-led materials, and job aids (ideally including guides for hands-on lab experiences).
• Proficiency in using Learning Management Systems (LMS) and eLearning authoring tools (e.g., Articulate Rise).
• Experience with graphic design and multimedia development tools (e.g., Adobe Creative Suite).
• Strong understanding of adult learning principles and instructional design models.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and project management skills.
• Experience in the data storage industry

Bonus Points:

• Knowledge of data analytics and reporting tools to track learning metrics.
• Familiarity with products in data infrastructure space, including VAST Data products and solutions.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology in a fast-growing company.
• Collaborative and supportive team environment.
• Chance to make a real impact on the success of our customers and partners.