Turn Your Expertise Into Impact at Scale

At Interview Kickstart, we don’t just teach—we transform careers. For our lead instructor role, we’re looking for engineers who want to go beyond building systems—to shape the people who build them.

Our practitioner-led approach means every class is taught by experts who’ve built at scale and cleared top hiring bars at FAANG+ companies. With a global learner base, expanding enterprise partnerships, and a fast-growing Agentic AI curriculum, this is a unique opportunity to collaborate with top talent, influence cutting-edge learning, and help define the gold standard for AI education.

Who You Will Be Teaching

Our learners are experienced professionals (5+ years) from software engineering, data science, and related fields, aiming to transition into ML Engineering, Applied Scientist, and AI roles at top-tier companies. They’re highly motivated and technically strong, seeking deep, practical learning—not basics. They value instructors who can connect theory to real-world systems, share insider hiring insights, and provide mentorship rooted in hands-on industry experience.

Key Responsibilities

A. Teaching & Learner Engagement

Deliver high-impact live sessions on Agentic AI & Machine Learning

Lead small-group coaching sessions for hands-on problem-solving and doubt resolution

Run assignment reviews to reinforce concepts and deepen understanding

Conduct mock interviews (ML System Design, Coding) with actionable feedback

Provide 1:1 mentorship on career transitions and interview prep

Host cohort orientations to drive engagement and set expectations

B. Curriculum Development & Review

Own end-to-end curriculum for Agentic AI/ML (content, assignments, projects)

Continuously update material with latest tools, trends, and industry practices

Design evaluation frameworks, rubrics, and assessments

Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure quality and learner outcomes

C. Marketing & Thought Leadership

Create masterclasses, webinars, and video content to drive learner growth

Publish and review technical content (blogs, social, insights)

Represent IK at events, meetups, and conferences

D. Team Development & Quality

Mentor and onboard instructors and TAs; set quality benchmarks

Collaborate to continuously raise teaching standards across the platform

Leverage learner feedback, ratings, and data to improve delivery quality

What We’re looking for

5+ years in Software/ML Engineering (Tier-1 / FAANG+ preferred)

Strong in DSA, System Design, and ML Systems

Hands-on experience in Agentic AI / ML (production-level)

Passion for teaching, mentoring, and driving learner success

Ability to simplify complex concepts clearly and engagingly

Strong communication skills and learner empathy

You’d stand out if you have

Prior Teaching, mentoring, or content creation experience

Hiring/interviewing experience at top tech companies

Research, open-source, or advanced degree in a relevant field

At the core: a desire to create real impact by shaping careers at scale.

Most Importantly - What’s in it for you?

Real Impact – Help professionals land top roles and see your impact firsthand

Shape AI Education – Build and evolve a cutting-edge Agentic AI/ML curriculum

Remote & Global – Work from anywhere, teach learners worldwide

Learn From the Best – Collaborate with 700+ instructors from top tech companies

Top-Tier Pay – Industry-leading compensation with strong growth

Build Your Brand – Teach, write, and speak on a global stage

Unlimited Growth – Evolve into leadership and high-impact roles