CodePath is a national non-profit that is reprogramming higher education to create the most diverse generation of software engineers, CTOs, and founders. We deliver industry-vetted courses and career support centered on the needs of Black, Latino/a, Indigenous, and low-income students. Our students train with senior engineers, intern at top companies, and rise together to become the tech leaders of tomorrow. As of 2023, we've served 10,000 students a year nationwide, and we plan to scale up to ~100,000 students a year by 2028.
Founded in 2017, CodePath has taught over 26,000 students and delivered courses across over 110 universities. We are supported by some of the largest and most well-respected organizations, including Amazon, Andreessen Horowitz, Blue Meridian Partners, Comcast, Google, JP Morgan Chase, Knight Foundation, Meta, New Profit, and Salesforce, among others. In 2024, CodePath was recognized as one of the Most Innovative Companies in Education by Fast Company.
About the Role
Location: Remote, United States
Duration: Full-time employee
Salary: $135,000 to $175,000 per year
Reports To: Senior Director of Learning
The Director of Engineering Education will be instrumental in shaping CodePath’s educational strategy, setting the gold standard for instruction in computer science. With a deep blend of instructional expertise and industry experience in software engineering, this role focuses on maximizing student achievement through evolving our instructional model.
The Director of Engineering Education will collaborate cross-functionally with teams in curriculum, learning experience design, platform, and program management to influence instructional best practices and ensure alignment with industry standards. They will experiment extensively with new learning models, enhancing both student engagement, technical readiness and alignment to industry expectations.
In partnership with the Sr. Director of Learning and Sr. Manager of Learning Experience, this role will design, execute, and measure innovative experiments aimed at improving learning outcomes. Reporting findings to senior leadership, the Director will ensure that successful methods are incorporated into CodePath’s instructional framework, continuously elevating the quality and impact of our programs. This position is ideal for an experienced educator and software engineer who is passionate about creating transformative learning experiences that prepare students for successful careers in tech.
Read about our programs here: https://books.codepath.org/learning-at-codepath/
Responsibilities
Instructional Excellence & Strategy:
Experimentation & Innovation:
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Design and conduct 2-3 innovative instructional experiments per semester aimed at improving student outcomes, technical skills, and engagement
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Analyze results, present findings to senior leadership, and implement successful methods into CodePath’s instructional framework
Industry Alignment & Technical Readiness:
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Ensure that all instructional content and methods are aligned with the evolving needs of the tech industry
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Collaborate with curriculum teams to ensure courses adequately prepare students for technical interviews, industry challenges, and career success
Data-Driven Improvement:
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Establish systems to track the effectiveness of instructional experiments and teaching strategies using data analytics
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Use insights to iterate on instructional approaches, continuously enhancing student learning outcomes and satisfaction with the learning process
Cross-Departmental Influence:
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Leverage your engineering experience to shape and influence the various components of our learning model, from curriculum to classroom experience and community, ensuring that CodePath’s students receive a holistic, industry-aligned education that prepares them for successful careers in software engineering
Scalable Learning Models:
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Develop scalable instructional models that maintain quality and rigor as the program grows
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Ensure that innovative teaching methods can be effectively applied to larger cohorts while retaining a personalized and impactful learning experience for each student
Key Success Metrics
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Instructional Excellence: Achieve a consistent instructor NPS of 70+ from students while achieving a 70%+ success rate in students acquiring internships or entry level software engineering roles
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Innovative Experimentation & Impact: Design, propose, and execute 2-3 instructional experiments per semester, with at least 60% of experiments demonstrating measurable improvement in student technical readiness, retention, or rate of learning
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Data-Driven Learning Improvements: Use data to drive continuous instructional improvement, demonstrating a 15% year-over-year increase in student satisfaction and hiring outcomes
Qualifications
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3+ years of experience in teaching computer science or related technical topics at the post-secondary level
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4+ years of experience working as a software engineer with demonstrated performance contributing to large projects
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Proven ability to design, test, and implement innovative instructional strategies that enhance student technical readiness, engagement, and mastery
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Experience conducting instructional experiments and using data-driven insights to refine teaching methods and scale effective practices across large student populations
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Strong understanding of the software engineering industry, including current trends, tools, and industry-standard practices, ensuring that educational content aligns with employer needs and technical demands
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Demonstrated success in cross-functional collaboration, working with curriculum developers, platform engineers, and instructional teams to achieve cohesive, high-quality learning experiences
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Exceptional communication skills, able to convey complex technical and instructional concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences
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Proven ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, navigating ambiguity while driving innovation in educational models and instructional methods
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Strong project management skills, with a proven track record of balancing multiple priorities and delivering results on time
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Ability to influence and lead across departments, fostering a culture of high performance and continuous improvement
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Have enthusiasm for and belief in our mission and vision
Compensation
CodePath has standardized salaries based on the position’s level, no matter where you live. For this role, we’re hiring for a Director level position at an annual salary of $135,000 to $175,000. Salary is determined based on your relevant experience and skills as evaluated through our interview process.
Benefits
We offer a comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees that includes:
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Medical, dental, and vision premiums paid at 90% for FT positions and their dependents
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Flexible vacation and sick time policy with 12 company paid holidays plus a week long "winter break" office closure from Christmas to New Years. Employees take the time when they need it
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Flexible workplace and work schedule
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CodePath provides a laptop, monitor, and ergonomic office setup
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Annual professional development stipend
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Ability to voluntarily contribute pre and post-tax earnings to our 401k plan
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Employer Provided Short Term Disability and 10 weeks paid leave to support our employees in growing their family
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A commitment to developing leaders from within the organization
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Frequent opportunities to connect with students, universities, and communities we serve
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Opportunities to engage, collaborate and partner with top technology companies, venture capitalists, and engineering leaders
About the Current Team
We are individuals from a multitude of backgrounds, experiences, and unlikely stories, all connected by a single dream: a world in which regardless of background, socioeconomic status, gender, or race all people have pathways to reach their full potential.
With a staff and board that cares deeply about diversity and equity, we believe that diverse perspectives and backgrounds create a richer work environment and enhance our ability to pursue our mission.
Note: Research suggests that women and BIPOC individuals may self-select out of opportunities if they don’t meet 100% of the job requirements. We encourage individuals who believe they have the skills necessary to thrive at CodePath to apply for this role.
