Professional Development Assistance Jobs

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Demand for learning professionals is accelerating as companies invest in digital upskilling to keep pace with AI, cloud, and cybersecurity shifts. Corporate L&D budgets now exceed $2 billion globally, and employers are hiring PD Assistance specialists to design microlearning, VR simulations, and data‑driven learning analytics.

Roles range from Training Coordinator, who schedules sessions and manages LMS content, to Learning Experience Designer, who creates interactive e‑learning with Articulate Storyline and Tableau dashboards. Senior positions such as L&D Manager lead strategy, vendor negotiations, and learning analytics, while Learning Ops Analyst focuses on LMS data and ROI measurement.

Salary transparency is vital for PD specialists because compensation depends on unique skill sets, tool expertise, and the scope of learning initiatives. Clear pay data helps professionals benchmark against industry standards, negotiate equitable packages, and attract talent who value predictable career growth.

Cybersecurity Architect

Company: Guidehouse

Location: Remote

Posted Dec 05, 2025

The job posting is for a Cybersecurity Architect position at Guidehouse. The role involves designing and implementing secure solutions across modern infrastructure, collaborating with teams, and ensuring compliance with security standards. The position requires a bachelor's degree, 5+ years of experience, and relevant certifications. Guidehouse offers a comprehensive benefits package and a competitive salary range.

Machine Learning Engineer - Search and Answers

Company: Reddit

Location: Remote

Posted Dec 05, 2025

Reddit is a large online community with over 100,000 active communities and 101 million daily active users. The Search and Answers team focuses on delivering relevant results and recommendations through search and AI-powered products like Reddit Answers. The company is offering a remote-friendly role for Machine Learning Engineers to work on search retrieval, ranking models, query understanding, and generative AI workflows.

Software Engineer - Python - Cloud - graduate level

Company: Canonical

Location: Remote

Posted Dec 05, 2025

Canonical is a leading provider of open source software and operating systems, with a focus on Ubuntu. The company is hiring a Software Engineer to develop, test, and release improvements to Ubuntu on public clouds. The role requires quality-oriented software engineering in Python, experience with Ubuntu Linux systems administration, and a passion for the Ubuntu project and its values.

Software Engineer II

Company: Horace Mann

Location: Springfield, IL

Posted Dec 05, 2025

This job description outlines a Software Engineer II role focusing on developing AI-enhanced applications using modern tools like React.js and Terraform. Responsibilities include software development, collaboration with cross-functional teams, and continuous learning in emerging technologies.

Business Services Team Manager

Company: Canonical

Location: Remote

Posted Dec 05, 2025

Canonical is a leading provider of open source software and operating systems. They offer a wide range of services and products to global enterprises and technology markets. The company is hiring a Business Services Team Manager to lead travel logistics, event scheduling, expense policy, and administration. The role requires excellent coordination, planning, decision-making, budgeting, procurement, reporting, and management skills.

Linux Devices Software Engineer

Company: Canonical

Location: Remote

Posted Dec 05, 2025

Canonical is hiring engineers for various roles working on low-level system technology for autonomous devices. They focus on Ubuntu, Ubuntu Core, and open source solutions for embedded environments. The company values technical leadership, collaboration, and community engagement.

Staff Engineer - Development Lifecycle

Company: Canonical

Location: Remote

Posted Dec 05, 2025

Canonical is seeking a leader to make Ubuntu the best choice for mission-critical systems in highly regulated industries like automotive, aerospace, and industrial robotics. The role involves transforming complex demands into engineering excellence, leading teams, defining quality standards, and establishing strategic relations with external partners.

Senior Backend Engineer

Company: Kalepa

Location: Remote

Posted Dec 05, 2025

The job posting is for a core engineer role at a company that values smart programmers who love coding and seek challenging problems. The role involves working on advanced systems including NLP, firmographic data, entity resolution, and more. The company offers a competitive salary, equity options, and various benefits.

Senior Product Marketing Manager - Inky

Company: Kraken

Location: Remote

Posted Dec 05, 2025

Kraken is a mission-focused crypto company with a world-class team dedicated to accelerating global adoption of crypto for financial freedom and inclusion. They offer premium products for traders, institutions, and newcomers, and are committed to industry-leading security, education, and client support. The Lead Product Marketing Manager role involves driving product marketing strategy, GTM execution, campaign leadership, lifecycle marketing, product positioning, cross-functional collaboration, performance measurement, and thought leadership.

Senior Growth Marketing Manager

Company: SuccessKPI Inc.

Location: Remote

Posted Dec 05, 2025

This job posting seeks a Senior Growth Marketing Manager to design and execute enterprise campaigns, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and optimize digital channels. The role emphasizes pipeline growth, data-driven strategies, and alignment with sales and customer success. The company highlights opportunities for career development, a dynamic culture, and working with industry experts.

Equity Operations Manager

Company: Figma

Location: Remote

Posted Dec 05, 2025

Figma is looking for an experienced equity administration professional to join their Equity Operations team. The role involves managing daily equity plan activity, collaborating with various teams, and ensuring compliance with global tax and equity regulations. The ideal candidate should have 6+ years of experience in equity administration, advanced Excel and GSuite skills, and knowledge of equity tax reporting and global workforce mobility.

Fractional CFO

Company: Alta Advisors

Location: Remote

Posted Dec 05, 2025

Alta Advisors is a boutique strategic finance and accounting firm supporting ambitious venture-backed startups in deeptech, hardtech, and applied AI. They are hiring an experienced Fractional CFO to lead financial strategy, operations, fundraising, and reporting for their growing roster of clients. The role offers high-impact leadership, support from a high-caliber team, and significant earning potential.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are typical salary ranges for Professional Development Assistance roles at different seniority levels?
Entry‑level (Training Coordinator/Instructional Designer): $45k–$60k. Mid‑level (L&D Specialist/Instructional Developer): $60k–$85k. Senior (Learning Experience Designer/L&D Lead): $85k–$120k. Manager (L&D Manager): $120k–$150k. Director (Director of Learning & Development): $150k–$200k.
Which skills and certifications are essential for a career in Professional Development Assistance?
Core skills: instructional design, LMS administration (Cornerstone, SAP SuccessFactors, Moodle), learning analytics, microlearning authoring (Articulate Storyline, Captivate), facilitation, and project management. Key certifications: ATD Certified Professional, CPLP, SHRM‑CP, PMI‑ACP, eLearning Guild credentials.
Can Professional Development Assistance positions work remotely?
Yes. LMS administrators, learning experience designers, and learning analytics specialists often work fully remote, collaborating via Zoom, Teams, and Slack. In‑person training roles may be hybrid, requiring occasional on‑site presence for workshops.
What career progression paths exist within Professional Development Assistance?
Typical ladder: Training Coordinator → L&D Specialist → Learning Experience Designer → L&D Lead → L&D Manager → Director of Learning & Development → VP of Talent Development. Each step adds responsibility for strategy, analytics, and cross‑functional leadership.
What are the current industry trends shaping Professional Development Assistance?
AI‑driven personalized learning, VR/AR training simulations, microlearning and bite‑size modules, strong learning analytics for ROI, emphasis on soft‑skill development, integration of LMS with performance management, and growth of learning marketplaces and subscription services.

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