Curriculum Manager - Software Engineering at DataCamp

United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Mid-level (3 to 4 years), Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

EdTech, Technology, EducationIndustries

Requirements

Proven full-stack web development experience with HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and Typescript. Understanding of modern web standards, cross-browser compatibility, and accessibility
Hands-on experience with JS/TS backend frameworks such as Express or Next.js and familiarity with front-end frameworks like React
Experience with modern JS tooling such as npm and yarn, automated testing using frameworks such as Jest, and methodologies as Test-Driven Development (TDD) and/or Behavior-Driven Development (BDD)
Ability to quickly learn new concepts in software engineering and identify what learners need to know about these concepts
Strong expertise in instructional design, with proven experience designing, structuring, and teaching technical courses, and creating interactive, hands-on learning experiences
Graduate degree (Master’s or PhD) in Computer Science, AI, or a related STEM field, or equivalent industry experience
Ability to work collaboratively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders. Thrives wearing multiple hats
Strong written and verbal communication skills and attention to detail
Strong sense of ownership, accountability, and urgency
Experience using AI tools for content creation and workflow automation—without sacrificing truthfulness and quality
Bonus
Experience in software engineering education
A deep understanding of the DataCamp course format—you have an intuitive understanding of what makes a great DataCamp course
An existing network of potential subject matter experts who can become DataCamp instructors

Responsibilities

Own the software engineering curriculum roadmap. Conduct research on industry trends and in-demand skills and continuously iterate on our curriculum strategy to ensure our roadmap and priorities reflect best practices in software engineering
Manage the entire content development lifecycle and deadlines
Source and recruit top-tier instructors who are subject matter experts
Collaborate with instructors to create engaging content
Design, review, and create content covering software engineering topics. Review content from a learner perspective, ensuring it is technically accurate and pedagogically effective
Work with cross-functional teams, including engineering, to enable content creation for more advanced technical topics
Continuously assess course performance using learner feedback and engagement data to drive improvements
Identify opportunities and develop AI workflows to optimize content creation and enhance quality

Skills

Software Engineering

Curriculum Development

Content Creation

Instructor Recruitment

Pedagogy

Programming

Industry Research

Project Management

DataCamp

Online platform for data science education

About DataCamp

DataCamp is an online learning platform focused on teaching data science skills to individuals and businesses. It offers a variety of courses and learning paths that cover topics such as data analysis, machine learning, and statistics, using popular tools like R, Python, and SQL. Users can learn at their own pace through video tutorials and coding challenges, which are accessible from any web browser. For businesses, DataCamp provides customized plans to help employees improve their data skills, addressing the increasing need for data literacy in the workforce. The platform operates on a subscription model, allowing users to start learning for free but requiring a paid subscription for full access to all courses and features. DataCamp stands out from competitors by specifically targeting the data science niche and offering a comprehensive suite of resources tailored to both individual learners and organizations.

New York City, New YorkHeadquarters

2013Year Founded

$30.3MTotal Funding

EARLY_VCCompany Stage

Data & Analytics, EducationIndustries

1,001-5,000Employees

Benefits

Competitive salary

Stock options

Generous healthcare benefits

Fully paid parental leave

Personal development budget

Personal office equipment budget

International company trips and trainings

Free lunch and healthy snacks

Risks

Competition from AI models like Mistral's Codestral Mamba may divert potential users.

Partnership with Alteryx could lead to conflicts of interest or dependencies.

DISH Network lawsuit poses financial and reputational risks for DataCamp.

Differentiation

DataCamp offers interactive, expert-led courses in data science and AI.

The platform provides tailored business solutions for scalable employee training.

DataCamp's partnerships enhance its course offerings and social impact.

Upsides

Growing demand for data literacy boosts DataCamp's business and individual user base.

Partnerships with Alteryx and Women in Data expand DataCamp's reach and influence.

New AI models present opportunities for specialized course development.

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