Job description: Data Engineer & Instructor

About Scaler
Backed by Sequoia and Tiger Global, Scaler is one of Asia’s leading online tech-education firms valued at
over $100 million that aims to solve the tech talent gap worldwide through its market leading products.
Since inception the entity has over 800,000 registered users and has facilitated 4590+ placements in over
500 companies. In the last 12 months alone, Scaler has placed more students in Amazon than all IITs
combined.
The founders of Scaler, Anshuman Singh and Abhimanyu Saxena, are IIIT Hyderabad alums with
leadership experience across Facebook (working directly with Mark Zuckerburg and setting up the London
Office) and NYC-based retail marketplace unicorn Fab.com. Anshuman Singh has also represented Team
India twice at the prestigious ACM ICPC World Finals. The broader team is handpicked from leading firms
such as Facebook, Google, Twitter, McKinsey, BCG, Sequoia Capital, Bain Capital and Hotstar

About the role

Data Science and Machine Learning is a major vertical within Scaler. We are building game-changing
learning solutions for working professionals.

Key responsibilities:
● Technical (Data Science / ML Engineering / Data Engineering)
○ Analyze Scaler’s big data and provide actionable insights for growth and optimization.
○ Build and automate data pipelines for Data Science and Machine Learning ecosystem.
○ Make architectural decisions and trade-offs to build a best-in-class platform.
○ Help the Engineering team in building products that deliver the best student experience.
● Academic
○ Design a unique curriculum and high-quality content (assessments, projects, lectures).
○ Analyze the effectiveness of content and instruction.
○ Prepare and deliver lectures and webinars. Share your industry experience with learners.
○ Proactively improve student experience by organizing contests, mentoring sessions, etc.
● Business Case Study
○ Work with the top Data Scientists and ML Engineers from top companies to build
Business Case Studies that our students can work on. (We will connect you with them)
○ Work as a Data Science and ML Advisor to top companies that opt in.
○ Discuss ideas with our stellar Advisory Committee (includes Head of Data Science, Uber)
● Research
○ Publish your own research in Data Science and ML, and guide students in doing the same
(if interested).

Required skills:
● Expert in Data Science, Machine Learning, or Data Engineering (Minimum 1 year of industry
experience required).
● You are good at problem-solving and managing cross-team efforts.
You are someone who is high on empathy and a natural storyteller. Good communication skills.
Preferred skills:
● Previous experience as a content creator where you learned how to create effective content for
students.
● Previous experience as an instructor where you worked with students and learned how to deliver
the content effectively.
● Experience with solving Business cases is a big plus. Prefer prior experience as an Analyst,
Consultant, or Product Manager who understands strategy, product, marketing, consumer
behavior, economics, etc.

Must-have mindsets and skillsets:

● Deep Domain Expertise: Deep understanding of the domain to understand in depth how
companies hire in the domain and what makes professionals successful at work.
● Tolerance for ambiguity: which translates to a ‘get-it-done rather than wait-for-perfection’
approach
● Iterative problem-solving: which translates to structuring problems and iterating on
creative/implementable solutions
● Bias to own, hustle and deliver: which translates to proactively taking the lead with new
initiatives, by default
● Obsession with process excellence: which translates to being independent and detailed with all
inputs and outputs
● Caring and inspirational teammate: which translates to bringing the best out of every
colleague, always :)

Why Scaler
● Empowering role: This role is very similar to running your own startup in the space. High
ownership environment.
● Distinctive team: Our team is an inspiration powerhouse built with the best of Facebook, Google,
Twitter, McKinsey, BCG, Sequoia Capital, Bain Capital and Hotstar to name a few
● Unicorn trajectory: Unlike 99% of startups, we believe in sustainable growth. No wonder, we are
profitable and on course to be a unicorn in the next 24-36 months
● Marquee investors: Our investors are marquee firms such as Sequoia Capital (Investors in
Google, Apple, and Cisco) and Tiger Global (major investor in Flipkart). We are also backed by the
Singapore govt along with other strategic angel investors
● Culture of a caring meritocracy with great perks: A caring meritocracy built by inspirational
leaders; free food, health insurance and an ultra-chic office space
● Market-leading compensation: If we like you, we will make sure you like our offer :)

Notable people @ Scaler

● Anshuman Singh (Co-Founder): https://www.linkedin.com/in/anshumansingh26/
● Abhimanyu (Co-Founder): https://www.linkedin.com/in/abhimanyusaxena/
● Tushar Bisht (CTO): https://www.linkedin.com/in/bisht-tushar/
● Saurabh Saxena (Operations Head): https://www.linkedin.com/in/sausxna/
● Rahul Karthikeyan (CMO): https://www.linkedin.com/in/rahulkarthikeyan/
● Naren Krishna (Head of careers): https://www.linkedin.com/in/narenkrishna/
● Amardeep Saxena (VP Careers): https://www.linkedin.com/in/amarpsaxena/
● Sunil (B2B Sales Head): https://www.linkedin.com/in/sunilseetharaman/
● Nitin (B2C Sales Head): https://www.linkedin.com/in/nitin-solanki-b245b714a/
● Bhavik Rasyara (Vertical Head): https://www.linkedin.com/in/bhavikrasyara/
● Arnav Gupta (Vertical Lead, New initiatives): https://www.linkedin.com/in/arnavgupta/
● Gaurav Agarwal (Head of finance): https://www.linkedin.com/in/gaurav-agarwal-b3688318/
● Mudit Goel (Product & Strategy Lead, Data Science): https://www.linkedin.com/in/muditgoel01/