Content Lead

Content LeadAbout Nxtwave:At NxtWave, we’re on a mission to democratize tech skills for India’s youth. Founded by Rahul Attuluri and alumni from prestigious institutes (IIIT Hyderabad, IIT Bombay, IIT Kharagpur) and celebrated among India’s fastest-growing EdTech innovators, NxtWave is backed by top private equity and venture firms. We’re officially partnered with NSDC (Ministry of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship), recognized by NASSCOM and Startup India, and nurtured by a vibrant team that’s won “Greatest Brand in Education” and T-Hub’s “Startup Spotlight Award 2023.”Our founders are Forbes India 30 Under 30 honorees, and our reach extends across 647+ districts, impacting over 1,750 companies—including Google, Amazon, Nvidia, and Deloitte.Learn more: Join Us?- Make an Impact: Enable thousands of youth to launch their tech careers, regardless of background or language.- Learn and Grow: Access best-in-class mentorship, upskilling, and the latest EdTech tools.- Progress Your Career: A visible path to senior roles in curriculum operations, EdTech project management, or academic partnership management.- Rewards & Balance: Enjoy competitive salary, performance bonuses, health insurance, a 5-day workweek, and a supportive, inclusive culture.Job SummaryAs a Content Lead at NxtWave, you will shape the strategic vision and operational excellence behind our technical curriculum, including core areas like MERN Full Stack, Python, and AI. You will lead a high-performing team to create, maintain, and continuously innovate on comprehensive educational content that empowers learners to thrive in the modern tech workforce.Roles and Responsibilities1. Curriculum Strategy and Vision- Define and own the strategic direction of the technical curriculum across core domains in atleast MERN Full Stack, Python or Gen AI.- Translate business goals, learner needs, and industry expectations into curriculum frameworks and actionable content roadmaps.- Ensure the curriculum remains dynamic, relevant, and aligned with both hiring trends and future tech trajectories.2. Team Leadership and Mentorship- Lead a team of Technical Curriculum Developers (TCDs) and Subject Matter Experts (SMEs), providing them with clear direction, support, and professional growth opportunities.- Oversee individual and team roadmaps, ensuring timely and high-quality content delivery.- Build a strong feedback culture through regular review cycles, constructive critique, and shared best practices.3. Content Development and Oversight- Supervise the planning, design, and development of comprehensive learning materials including instructional content, assessments, hands-on projects, and revision modules.- Ensure content is technically accurate, pedagogically sound, and optimized for different learning styles and levels.- Establish and enforce content standards and documentation practices that enhance consistency and scalability.4. Curriculum Maintenance and Upgrades- Implement regular audit and update cycles to maintain curriculum relevance and technical freshness.- Drive proactive revisions based on feedback from delivery teams, learner analytics, and emerging industry standards.- Maintain content hygiene by identifying outdated modules, improving weak areas, and phasing out redundant topics.-5. Enhancing Learning Experience- Collaborate with instructional designers and delivery teams to improve the learner journey across content formats.- Ensure curriculum is engaging, outcomes-driven, and structured for strong concept retention and practical application.- Innovate around learning formats—introducing visual learning elements, guided walkthroughs, microlearning units, and contextual learning flows.6. AI and Technology Integration- Actively explore and implement AI-powered learning enhancements—such as personalized feedback, auto-generated practice questions, or interactive AI tutors.- Infuse emerging technologies like LLMs, prompt engineering, and Gen AI tools into the curriculum as both learning content and content development enablers.- Stay current with advancements in AI and edtech to continuously raise the bar for innovation in learning delivery.7. Cross-Functional Collaboration- Work closely with Product, Delivery, and Marketing teams to ensure curriculum is aligned with platform capabilities, learner expectations, and brand messaging.- Collaborate with delivery leads to equip instructors with the right resources and ensure curriculum-readiness for live sessions.- Contribute to learner support strategies by identifying content-level interventions that improve engagement, progression, and outcomes.8. Process Building and Operational Excellence- Design scalable systems and processes for curriculum planning, development, review, and release.- Drive documentation practices that make it easy to onboard new team members, audit existing content, and track version history.- Anticipate bottlenecks, manage dependencies, and ensure smooth execution of high-volume content pipelines.---9. Data-Driven Improvement- Regularly review learner analytics, course completion data, and assessment outcomes to uncover areas for content improvement.- Collaborate with analytics and learner success teams to understand drop-off points, confusion hotspots, or performance gaps.- Apply insights to design more effective learning paths, better scaffolding, and measurable progression benchmarks.10. Thought Leadership and Innovation- Champion innovation within the curriculum team by encouraging experimentation, piloting new formats, and scaling successful initiatives.- Identify and launch high-leverage projects that push the boundaries of traditional curriculum models.- Represent the curriculum function in key leadership conversations and contribute to NxtWave’s larger vision of transforming tech education in India.-Minimum Qualifications- Bachelor’s in Computer Science, Engineering, or related technical field.- Min 1 year+ hands-on software development experience and 1 year+ experience in technical content creation or curriculum development.- Experience leading or mentoring content or technical teams.- Strong foundation in core programming concepts and preferable domain expertise in frontend and backend tech.- Familiarity with Gen AI tools, LLMs, and prompt engineering.- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.- Passion for building impactful, learner-centered educational content.Job Overview- Location: Hyderabad- Job Type: Full-Time- Work Mode: Office-based- Working Days: 6-day week