Senior Technical Instructor

About Us 

dbt Labs is the pioneer of analytics engineering, helping data teams transform raw data into reliable, actionable insights. Since 2016, we’ve grown from an open source project into the leading analytics engineering platform, now used by over 50,000 teams every week. 

As of February 2025, we’ve surpassed $100 million in annual recurring revenue (ARR) and serve more than 5,100 dbt Cloud customers, including JetBlue, HubSpot, Vodafone New Zealand, and Dunelm. We’re backed by top-tier investors including Andreessen Horowitz, Sequoia Capital, and Altimeter. At our core, we believe in empowering data practitioners:

We’re seeking a Senior Technical Instructor with a passion for teaching and working with data to join our training team to develop curriculum and deliver instruction focused on dbt Cloud.

In this role, you can expect to:

• Deliver live, world-class instruction to train and onboard dbt Cloud customers, partners, and GSIs in small (~10), large groups (up to ~30) and webinar audiences (50 - 200)
• Create an engaging learning environment initially in a remote context (on Zoom!) and likely in person in the future
• Get learners excited about using dbt Cloud to make an impact at their organization
• Clearly teach and demo new concepts and skills for learners
• Facilitate live co-development sessions where learners apply what they have learned
• Adjust instruction on the fly while focusing on learner outcomes
• Provide critical feedback from your classroom experience to improve curriculum changes
• Become a product expert with dbt in the context of the modern data stack (if you aren’t already)
• Build curriculum independently
• Gather and implement feedback and self-review teaching

You are a good fit if:

• Bachelor's degree in a related field (Computer Science, Data Analytics, or similar).
• 4+ years as a data analyst or related experience
• You have experience with Alteryx or other low code/no code tools
• You create learning environments with high levels of engagement
• You communicate clearly and concisely with internal and external stakeholders
• You thrive in an environment of cross-collaboration that moves quickly
• You have experience developing curricula and shipping courses fast

You'll have an edge if:

• You have worked within an analyst team of 300+
• You have worked on customer education / training teams and know how training can drive outcomes for customers
• You have experience using dbt and/or teaching dbt
• You have experience designing curricula with a focus on backwards design
• You have experience writing SQL and working with databases
• dbt Developer Certification or dbt Fundamentals badge

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary: We offer competitive compensation packages commensurate with experience, including salary, equity, and where applicable, performance-based pay. Our Talent Acquisition Team can answer questions around dbt Lab’s total rewards during your interview process.
  
  In select locations (including Boston, Chicago, Denver, Los Angeles, Philadelphia, New York City, San Francisco, Washington, DC, and Seattle), an alternate range may apply, as specified below.
  
  - The typical starting salary range for this role is:
  $92,000 -- $111,600 USD
  
  - The typical starting salary range for this role in the select locations listed is:
  $102,000 -- $124,000 USD
• Equity Stake
• Benefits: Unlimited vacation, 401k with a 3% guaranteed contribution, excellent healthcare, office and cell/internet stipends, and paid parental leave

What to expect in the hiring process:

• Interview with a Talent Acquisition Partner
• Interview with Hiring Manager (Technical Instructor Manager)
• After that we’ll ask you to live teach a 15 minute lesson to see your teaching in action
• Team interviews with potential teammates and stakeholders

dbt Labs is an equal opportunity employer, committed to building an inclusive team that welcomes diverse perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences. Even if your experience doesn’t perfectly align with the job description, we encourage you to apply—we value potential just as much as a perfect resume.

Want to learn more about our focus on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at dbt Labs? Check out our DEI page.

dbt Labs reserves the right to amend or withdraw the posting at any time. For employees outside the United States, dbt Labs offers a competitive benefits package. Equity or comparable benefits may be offered depending on the legal or country limitations.