[Hiring] Lead Instructor @Interview Kickstart

Role Description

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.

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

Qualifications

• 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

Requirements

• 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.

Benefits

• 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