Lead Instructor - Agentic AI

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.

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