STEAM StartUp Roles
Build the Future of STEAM Education as a Developer
Collaborate with Pedagogical Leads to create impactful educational simulators and earn revenue share in the STEAM StartUp program.
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What this role is - in three lines
You are the simulator builder. Here is what you do, what you get, and who it is for.
Build simulators from spec
Implement interactive simulators from pedagogical specifications, own the technical architecture, and make the final calls on tools and implementation.
3 credits + recognition
3 credits per simulator - an ownership stake with quarterly revenue distribution - plus public credit as the simulator technical lead.
Web & interactive developers
Developers fluent in HTML5, CSS and JavaScript, with interactive or game-dev experience, comfortable in async, remote teams.
What you own as Technical Developer
This is not a passive coding role - it is a creative technical partnership with real authority.
Educational Implementation
- Develop simulators based on EASE lesson plan specifications
- Ensure simulator accuracy and technical reliability
- Implement interactive features and visual feedback systems
- Optimize performance for classroom devices and networks
- Test functionality across target platforms and browsers
Project Collaboration
- Work closely with Pedagogical Leads throughout development
- Translate pedagogical requirements into technical solutions
- Provide technical guidance on feasibility and timelines
- Deliver prototypes for pedagogical review and feedback
- Meet agreed-upon milestones and quality standards
Technical Expertise
- Maintain code quality and documentation standards
- Apply best practices for educational software development
- Ensure WCAG accessibility compliance
- Implement secure, stable, and maintainable code
- Provide technical support post-launch
Three steps to your first build
Express your interest, show your work, and we will match you with a project.
Create your free account
Click Get Started to express your interest in becoming a Developer.
Complete your developer profile
Add your technical skills, portfolio, and preferences so we understand what you build best.
Get matched with projects
We match you with Pedagogical Leads whose projects align with your expertise, and you start building.
What you will need to bring
Essential skills to start, plus the experience that makes you a great fit.