Lead Instructor - Agentic AI

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

Requirements

• 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

Benefits

Additional Information

Interview Kickstart is a premier career transformation platform turbocharging tech careers through AI upskilling. Founded in 2014 in Santa Clara by Soham Mehta, ex-Box Engineering Leader, and Ryan Valles, a transformative P&L leader and former CEO with a track record of scaling ventures, Interview Kickstart's vision is to help every tech professional thrive in today's fast-evolving tech industry. With 40+ domain-specific courses-from foundational Machine Learning and Generative AI to Agentic AI, System Design, and DSA-Interview Kickstart equips engineers, PMs, data professionals, and tech leaders to accelerate their careers. Its 600+ instructors-industry practitioners, hiring managers, and senior engineers from FAANG+ companies-bring real-world insight and cutting-edge expertise into every classroom. Beyond upskilling, Interview Kickstart offers end-to-end career support. Personalized mock interviews, resume and LinkedIn branding, career coaching, salary negotiation guidance, and performance-based job referrals ensure that your AI upskilling translates into real career breakthroughs. Over 25,000 professionals have already advanced their careers through Interview Kickstart. Recognized by TIME x Statista and GSV 150 as a top EdTech company, Interview Kickstart is the go-to platform for tech professionals looking to future-proof their careers in the age of AI. 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.

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