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