Codecademy (a Skillsoft company)
New York, NY
Remote

Subject Matter Expert: Data Engineering

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We are NYC based, but remote friendly unless specified. (US & Canada based candidates only)

Hello, World! Codecademy is on a mission to build inspiring careers in technology through engaging, accessible, and interactive online coding education.

Our learners have gone on to start new jobs, launch new companies, and lead new lives thanks to their work with Codecademy, and our platform has transformed the way businesses develop and retain their teams.

Since 2011, our team has grown to over 200 employees serving 50+ million learners from 190+ countries. We’ve raised over $82M in venture capital funding from top investors including Prosus, Owl Ventures, Union Square Ventures, Y Combinator, and more--which gives us the capital to get stuff done in an impactful way.

Join us to help build a business that empowers tens of millions of people to lead better lives!

Codecademy is looking for an expert programmer or academic to provide guidance as we build our newest career path, Data Engineering, which we’ll teach using Python. The Subject Matter Expert provides the Codecademy Curriculum team with specialized, up-to-date, nuanced insight into how Data Engineering is used and how it should be taught. This is a paid, remote, contract position, with a typical commitment of 2-5 hours per week. 


What You'll Do

  • Work with a Curriculum Developer to create and refine a high-level syllabus for Data Engineering
  • Work with a Curriculum Developer to determine how Data Engineering and PySpark should be taught
  • Provide complex technical and pedagogical insights in such a way that other team members—and, ultimately, Codecademy learners—can understand

What You'll Need

  • 5+ years of experience working in Data Engineering
  • Extensive knowledge of and real-world experience with PySpark for Data Engineering
  • The ability to provide clear, actionable, and empathetic feedback and explanation
  • A strong command of written and spoken English

What Will Make You Stand Out

  • 10+ years of experience with data pipelines and Data Engineering
  • Experience in both Data Engineering and education
  • Experience teaching PySpark specifically
  • Experience in online education at scale
  • Experience using the Codecademy platform

This is a contract, remote position. You can expect anywhere from ~2-5 hours of work per week, with the freedom to work wherever and at whatever times you want.

**At this time, we can only accept applicants that are over the age of 18 and are currently located in one of the following states: AZ, CA, CO, CT, DE, FL, GA, IL, IN, MA, MD, ME, MI, NJ, NY, OH, OR, PA, TN, TX, UT, VA, VT, WA, and WI.**Equal Employment Opportunity

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Equal Employment Opportunity

At Codecademy, we are committed to teaching people the skills they need to upgrade their careers. Codecademy aims to educate a richly diverse demographic of learners with our product and in order to accomplish this, we believe our team should reflect that rich diversity. Our company celebrates diversity in all of its forms-- race, gender, color, national origin, marital status, sexuality, religion, veteran status, age, ability, disability status-- and works to create an inclusive workplace where people of all backgrounds and beliefs are empowered to better their futures.

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What are Codecademy (a Skillsoft company) Perks + Benefits

Codecademy (a Skillsoft company) Benefits Overview

In addition to base pay, paid holidays, equity packages, and generous health benefits:

We offer a $50 monthly stipend for use towards gym memberships, fitness classes, meditation, massages.
We offer a subsidy on Citi Bike memberships--don't just work in the city, see the city! Pre-tax commuter benefits.
We offer $1,000 a year towards education and growth to be used towards conferences, certifications, or any other opportunities to learn!
Catered lunch (Tuesday through Thursday in office) and a fully-stocked kitchen
Up to $75/month internet stipend when remote.
GrubHub+ Membership
401k account through Human Interest
OneMedical account for primary care
Codecademy Pro account
Unlimited vacation policy: We encourage (and sometimes demand!) that employees take vacation time to rest and reboot.

Culture
Partners with nonprofits
Open door policy
OKR operational model
Open office floor plan
Flexible work schedule
Remote work program
Diversity
Documented equal pay policy
Mandated unconscious bias training
Diversity employee resource groups
Hiring practices that promote diversity
Health Insurance & Wellness Benefits
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Disability insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Health insurance
Life insurance
Wellness programs
Mental health benefits
Financial & Retirement
401(K)
Company equity
Child Care & Parental Leave Benefits
Generous parental leave
Family medical leave
Vacation & Time Off Benefits
Unlimited vacation policy
Generous PTO
Paid volunteer time
Paid holidays
Paid sick days
Office Perks
Commuter benefits
Company-sponsored outings
Free daily meals
Free snacks and drinks
Some meals provided
Company-sponsored happy hours
Relocation assistance
Fitness stipend
Home-office stipend for remote employees
Professional Development Benefits
Job training & conferences
Lunch and learns
Promote from within
Mentorship program
Continuing education stipend
Online course subscriptions available

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