Curriculum Manager - Data Science and Data Engineering

About DataCamp

Data and AI skills are critical for thriving today, and DataCamp is the platform that empowers everyone to learn them. We help individuals and Fortune 1000 companies close the data and AI skills gap through world-class learning, hands-on training, and a global community of expert instructors.

In this role, you’ll collaborate with instructors and teams across curriculum, engineering, product, and marketing to expand and improve our Data Science and Data Engineering curriculum—helping millions worldwide upskill in data and AI.

About the role

This is an individual contributor role—you will be expected to recruit instructors, create course outlines, review course content, and create and update course content where needed. Here’s what your day-to-day will look like: 

• 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 data science and data engineering topics. You will review content from a learner perspective, ensuring it is technically accurate and pedagogically effective.
• Work with cross-functional teams to enable content creation for more advanced technical topics. 
• Continuously assess course performance using learner feedback and engagement data to drive improvements.
• Own your portion of the curriculum roadmap. 
• Identify and prioritize existing curriculum gaps or new topics in data science and data engineering.
• Identify opportunities and develop AI workflows to optimize content creation and enhance quality.

Qualifications:

• A solid technical background in Python and SQL.
• Proficiency in areas such as Airflow, Snowflake, and dbt. You can quickly learn new tools and technologies and identify what learners need to know about them.
• 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, Data Science, or a related STEM field, or equivalent industry experience with hands-on expertise in data science, machine learning, or software development.
• Ability to work collaboratively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders. You thrive 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 if you have the following

• PhD in Mathematics, Data Science, Computer Science, or a related field.
• 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.

Why Datacamp? 

Joining DataCamp means becoming part of a dynamic, creative, and international start-up. Here are just a few of the reasons why you’ll love being on our team:

• Exciting Challenges – Tackle some of the most important educational challenges in Data & AI.
• Work with the Best Instructors – Partner with top-tier instructors from leading organizations like Microsoft, Hugging Face, AWS, and more.
• Competitive Compensation – We offer a competitive salary with attractive benefits.
• Work Flexibility – Benefit from flexible working hours and a remote-friendly culture.
• Professional Growth – Access to a yearly learning & development budget.
• Global Culture – Join a team that values international collaboration.
• Annual Retreats – Participate in international company retreats, fostering a global team spirit.
• Tools & Setup – Receive an annual IT equipment budget to refresh your workspace.

Our competitive compensation package offers additional benefits. On top of your salary you will also receive extra legal benefits such as best-in-class medical insurance including dental and vision. Depending on your location additional benefits might be available to you.