Careers

Every day is a new chapter.

Our Vision

All learners have the tools they need to thrive

For 30 years, we have been at the forefront of solving for affordable access to course materials. We have a history of innovation and continue to invest ahead of the market, so all learners have the tools they need to thrive in today’s modern learning ecosystem.

Our Mission

Power the network that delivers transformative learning

Today, we power content delivery across the higher education ecosystem, serving more than 50 percent of students in the United States. With unmatched scale, we are trusted by thousands of content providers and institutions globally to fuel affordable, engaging learning experiences.

Our values:

Rally!

Together, we rally around the transformative power of education, our team and our partners. We are each other’s champions and advocates.

Do the right thing

Integrity weaves through every aspect of the work we do. We are always good stewards of the business and our customers.

Widen the circle

A variety of perspectives generates better outcomes for everyone.

Look forward

New horizons beckon. We take the initiative, are nimble and adapt quickly to the evolving needs of our markets and our people.

Set the standards

We hold our ourselves and our solutions to the highest standards – in fact, we set many of these standards together with industry partners.

Always be learning

The bedrock of VitalSource is learning. Being growth-minded, inquisitive, and open to new experiences and perspectives powers our ability to innovate.

Join the Movement

Together, our team and our partners rally around the transformative power of education. We look forward as new horizons beckon and hold ourselves and our solutions to the highest standards. If you desire to be part of a team that is driving transformative learning, you’ve come to the right place.

Find Your Place

For more than 30 years, VitalSource has been committed to shaping the future of digital learning for all students. It doesn’t stop with our technologies and solutions; it’s how we approach hiring too. We know that to accomplish our goal our team needs to be as unique and dynamic as the customers we serve. We are constantly seeking mission-driven, passionate, talented, and innovative individuals from all backgrounds—regardless of race, color, sex, national origin, religion, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or any other basis protected by law—who want to join our team and help deliver a learning advantage to every student. Please apply today – we’d love to meet you!

Culture

At VitalSource, our different backgrounds and perspectives make us a stronger company. As a global education company dedicated to advancing affordable and equitable access to learning, environmental sustainability, and digital accessibility, we foster a welcoming and supportive environment for our team members and customers to bring out the best in every person. We want everyone at VitalSource to be empowered, respected, and supported.

Health and Wellness

We deeply appreciate the contributions our associates make to our success, and in return, we provide an excellent health and wellness package. VitalSource provides a comprehensive, well-rounded package to care for our associates and their families holistically. The benefits below are for associates based in the United States. Benefits for international associates vary based on location.

Mental Health

Employee assistance program
Wellness challenges
Mental health care
Chance to give, and earn, points and receive rewards through our recognition platform
Balance is key, which is why associates accrue vacation, personal, and sick time each pay period. New full-time team members accrue four weeks of vacation annually.
Volunteer time off hours
12 weeks of parental leave

Financial Health

401(k) employer 5% match for retirement savings
Adoption assistance
Commuter benefits
Legal support
Pet insurance
Flexible Spending Account (FSA) for health care and dependent care
Health Savings Account (HSA)
Tuition reimbursement
ID protection coverage
Life insurance
AD&D coverage
Short-term and long-term disability
Referral bonus

Medical Health

Option of a variety of health and dental plans
Robust prescription drug plan
Accident insurance
Critical illness coverage
Telemedicine
Fertility benefits coverage

Where You Can Make a Difference

Working at VitalSource offers an opportunity to advance your career alongside bright and motivated colleagues who actively contribute to the company's mission. You'll have ample opportunities to make a meaningful impact. VitalSource provides personal growth and professional advancement, with a wide range of positions available across all departments through our Learning and Development programs. If you are a team player who thrives in a dynamic environment that offers excellent growth, consider a career with us!

Customer Success

Our Customer Success team works with customers as trusted advisors to drive technical and business value. We leverage our deep product knowledge, extensive customer implementation experience, and commitment to best practices to ensure that customers receive the best possible service throughout their lifecycle, from deployment onward.

Product Development

Delivering products that meet our customers’ needs today while positioning VitalSource to compete in the market tomorrow requires an orchestra. You might think of our Product Development team as the conductor. We are constantly challenged to strike the right tone as we balance tactical needs with strategic vision.

Design

Fundamentally, the Design team is a group of researchers, user experience designers, and visual artists. Fueled by passion and creativity, Design uses cutting-edge tools and processes to craft thoughtful, inclusive, and impactful design solutions across all VitalSource products. The team tirelessly collaborates to deliver innovative, user-centric learning experiences and bring the VitalSource brand to life.

Sales

Are you interested in making an immediate and tangible impact on student affordability and learning outcomes? A sales job at VitalSource means much more than just making your numbers. It’s enabling students and institutions to succeed. Our sales professionals work directly with customers to find and implement the best solutions. Working in close collaboration with engineers and product managers, our team provides expert advice customized to meet the individual needs of our clients.

Marketing

Modern marketers thrive at VitalSource. Here, you’ll find a dynamic, creative, data-driven team that is tightly aligned with our counterparts in Sales, Success, and Product. Together, we put the customer first and create brand experiences to delight our customers. By engaging with multiple markets and audiences, we focus on retaining our base, winning new business, and expanding into new markets. At VitalSource, marketing works across all departments to keep the pulse of the company and innovate ways to grow awareness, drive market growth, and enable our customer-facing teams.

Software Engineering

If you would like to leverage modern technologies and work with super-smart engineers in a highly collaborative environment, consider an engineering career with VitalSource. Our Engineering team is responsible for development, testing, and DevOps for a global software platform that had 6 million active users last year, 21 million new titles distributed, and 2.5 billion etext pages read across 7,000 institutions.