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Udacity is seeking a Technical Content Developer to craft hands-on learning experiences in cloud computing. The role involves creating instructional content, collaborating with experts, and supporting course development for Udacity's online platform.

Responsibilities: Monitor industry developments, create learning content such as quizzes and projects, and support content effectiveness using learner feedback.

Skills: Deep knowledge of programming languages, software engineering principles, development workflows, and experience with cloud-native practices.

Qualifications: 2+ years in curriculum development and industry experience in software engineering or development roles are preferred.

Location: This is a remote position available to applicants authorized to work in the United States, excluding some states.

Compensation: $125155 / Annually

Udacity’s mission is to power careers through tech education. Our immersive online learning platform offers practitioner-level training in fields such as Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Data Science, Autonomous Systems, Cloud Computing, Programming, and Software Development, and more. As part of Accenture LearnVantage, Udacity is transforming the world by allowing lifelong learners to upskill in bleeding-edge career fields. We also partner with leading enterprises to support them on their digital transformation journey for their workforces. If you are inspired to be part of something amazing…read on!

Udacity’s Content Team is looking for a Technical Content Developer to develop hands-on learning experiences focused on our learners. You’ll create professional learning paths aimed at technical upskilling and provide instructional design leadership through the course development process. As a content developer focused on cloud computing, you will bring your own technical expertise and knowledge of industry trends to bear on the training programs that Udacity develops for our catalog.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and engage with the latest developments in their area of specialization in the tech industry, review internal and competitor content offerings, and contribute insights for Udacity’s ever-evolving catalog of Nanodegree programs and courses
• Utilize technical expertise, industry knowledge, and research skills to develop high-level scopes for Udacity content
• Collaborate with external subject matter experts and internal team members to develop effective online content that adheres to Udacity’s pedagogical standards
• Coach and support new authors through the Udacity course development process and provide pedagogical feedback to instructors on the content they develop from the perspective of being the “student zero”
• Create learning content, including video scripts, instructional text, hands-on exercises, quizzes, and capstone projects using Udacity’s tooling, templates, and pedagogical best practices
• Support authors in creating coding environments on our platform, including integrated workspaces and other interactive lab environments
• Utilize data and learner feedback to support content effectiveness and student outcomes

Required Technical Skills:

● Deep hands-on expertise in multiple modern programming languages, including at least one high-level compiled language such as Java, C++, or C#.

● Strong understanding of software engineering principles, including object-oriented design, design patterns, test-driven development (TDD), and version control with Git

● Proficiency in building, testing, and deploying applications using modern software development workflows and tools (e.g., GitHub, CI/CD pipelines)

● Familiarity with full-stack development, including front-end frameworks (e.g., React, Angular) and back-end technologies (e.g., Node.js, Flask, Express)

● Working knowledge of databases and data modeling (SQL and NoSQL), RESTful APIs, and authentication/authorization concepts

● Exposure to cloud-native application development practices (e.g., microservices, containerization using Docker)

● Awareness of industry trends such as generative AI tooling, edge computing, and low- code platforms

● Ability to translate complex software development topics into structured, learner-focused content, including real-world projects and interactive labs

● Engagement with the software engineering community through open-source contributions, technical blogs, meetups, or conferences is a plus

Other Required Knowledge, Experience, and Abilities:

● 2+ years experience in teaching and/or curriculum development

● 2+ years of industry experience in a software engineering or development role, such as Software Engineer, Full-Stack Developer, Application Developer, Front-End Engineer, or Backend Developer

● Experience using version control tools like Git

● Excellent English verbal, written, and copy-editing skills

● A can-do attitude and a growth mindset

Desired Qualities

● Proven ability to collaborate effectively with diverse teams, managing different priorities and personalities to reach common goals

● Ability to prioritize and effectively handle multiple assignments each week

● Understanding of online learning and experience developing asynchronous online course content

● Demonstrated history of learning and applying new technical skills

Udacity will hire a qualified candidate for this remote based position anywhere in the US with the exception of the following states: Alaska, Connecticut, Delaware, Hawaii, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Vermont, Washington D.C., West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming.

Location: While this is a remote role, applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States of America on a full-time basis

Compensation: The maximum base pay for this position is $125,155, depending on level, experience, and location.

Benefits:

Experience a rewarding work environment with Udacity's perks and benefits!

• Flexible working hours
• Paid time off
• Comprehensive medical insurance coverage for you and your dependents
• Employee wellness resources and initiatives (access to wellness platforms like Headspace)
• Quarterly wellness day off
• Personalized career development
• Unlimited access to Udacity Nanodegrees