OpenSesame
Marketplace for corporate e-learning and workforce training courses.
Company facts
- Founded
- 2011
- Employees
- 336
- Headquarters
- United States
- CEO
- Don Spear
- Type
- Private
- Funding
- Series D · $50M · 2021
About
OpenSesame is a leading e-learning platform that has been instrumental in shaping corporate education since its founding in 2011. Based in Portland, Oregon, OpenSesame operates an extensive marketplace catering to businesses seeking high-quality online training solutions. With a rich catalog boasting over 30,000 courses from top publishers worldwide, OpenSesame provides a seamless integration of skill-building and digital learning tailored to the dynamic needs of modern organizations. At the heart of OpenSesame’s mission is the commitment to make learning accessible, engaging, and effective. Companies turn to OpenSesame to empower their workforces through tailored training paths that fill skill gaps and foster continuous development. By focusing on crucial topics such as compliance, business skills, leadership, safety, technology, and diversity and inclusion, OpenSesame ensures that every employee has access to the right resources to succeed. Leveraging state-of-the-art AI tools and expert curation, the platform guides customers in optimizing their training investments and maximizing employee engagement. Partnering with OpenSesame means not just closing the skills gap but also cultivating a workplace culture that values personal and professional growth, enhancing overall organizational performance.
Open positions
Security Analyst Internship
Paid 20-week fully remote Security Analyst internship at OpenSesame, an e-learning course marketplace. The intern supports the security & compliance team: audit evidence collection in Drata, GRC compliance (ISO 27001, SOC 2, GDPR), phishing simulations, vulnerability tracking, and AWS cloud security using CrowdStrike, Jira, and Claude.
Product Manager, Strategy & Growth
Own OpenSesame’s growth strategy by identifying new product opportunities, validating market fit, and driving AI-powered learning solutions to expand enterprise adoption and revenue.
Systems Administrator
Systems Administrator supporting and improving OpenSesame's internal IT systems: resolving escalated support tickets, administering tools like Okta, Jamf, Google Workspace, and Intune, and driving automation, access management, and security initiatives for internal AI-powered workflows. Remote, based anywhere in the US.
Data Engineering Manager
The Data Engineering Manager will lead and mentor a data engineering team to build and scale an AI-ready data platform using technologies like Snowflake, Fivetran, and dbt. The role involves managing data governance, improving pipeline reliability, and collaborating with cross-functional stakeholders to enable enterprise-wide analytics.
Director of Strategic Partnerships
About the Team The Partners Team plays a critical role in extending that impact. We build and scale mutually beneficial relationships with leading LMSs, LXPs, HR platforms, and technology partners that distribute,…