CodePath is an AI-native organization building pathways into tech for the next generation of engineers, CTOs, and founders. We deliver industry-vetted technical courses and programs to learners across the country. We operate with the pace and ownership culture of a technical startup.

Our team runs on Claude, partners with Anthropic, and uses AI as a core part of how we work. The problems here are technically hard, the impact is visible, and the people are sharp. With 40,000+ learners and alumni from 1,100+ colleges now working at 4,050 companies, including Amazon, Google, and Meta, we are reshaping who leads tech and how the industry gets built.

About The Role

Location: Remote, United States Role Type: Full-Time Reporting to: Chief Product Officer Total

Compensation

: $165,000 to $239,000 per year Base salary: $165,000 to $200,000 Total

includes the base salary plus a guaranteed supplement The Senior Director of Curriculum is a senior leadership role responsible for the vision, strategy, and execution of CodePath’s entire curriculum portfolio. You will set long-term curriculum direction while directly shaping high-impact courses, particularly in AI-native software engineering, technical interview preparation, cybersecurity, and web development. You will partner closely with Learning (Programs Student Experience), Engineering, Platform, Revenue, and Employer Partnerships to ensure CodePath courses remain rigorous, engaging, and aligned to rapidly evolving industry needs.

You will own the systems, processes, roadmap and initially manage a small, high-impact team and own hiring as the function scales that allow CodePath to move faster without compromising quality. Check out our Course Catalog and our 2024 Annual Report to learn more! Software engineering is changing faster than traditional academic programs can adapt.

Generative AI is reshaping how engineers design, build, debug, and ship software—and employers increasingly expect new graduates to be AI-native from day one. As Director of Curriculum, you will define how CodePath bridges the gap between academic computer science programs and industry expectations. You will lead the transition to a more modular, flexible curriculum architecture that enables rapid iteration, targeted updates, and new delivery models across: Undergraduate, for-credit university partnerships Undergraduate, Direct-to-student programs Employer-focused upskilling and reskilling offerings Our programs, run both online and in-person, begin with inspiration and build toward technical excellence and practical mastery, supported by learning pathways and strong student support systems.

Our curriculum is grounded in proven learning principles — proper leveling, balanced pacing, spaced repetition, blended synchronous and asynchronous learning, peer collaboration, and project-based work. You will define how we prepare students to become AI-native software engineers and steward our course portfolio to support CodePath’s growth from 20,000 to 100,000 students per year.

Key Responsibilities

Curriculum Strategy Portfolio Ownership Lead CodePath’s long-term curriculum strategy and transition to a modular, flexible architecture that supports AI- native skills, rapid iteration, and multiple delivery models Own the curriculum product roadmap, maintaining 12-month visibility into new courses, major revisions, and portfolio investments Maintain and evolve a comprehensive course catalog across Web Development, Mobile Development, Cybersecurity, Technical Interview Prep, Foundational CS, and AI-native offerings Course Development Quality Lead the design and launch of new courses aligned to emerging industry needs, particularly in AI-native engineering and applied AI workflows Oversee ongoing maintenance, revision, and improvement of existing courses to ensure relevance, rigor, and student impact Ensure curriculum combines rigorous learning science with real-world engineering practice, clear career pathways, and a