Who are we, you ask?

Interviews can be hard, especially at top tech companies like Google, Facebook, and Netflix. Many candidates fall short simply because they aren’t adequately prepared. That’s where we come in. Our acclaimed courses specialize in interview preparation and transitioning into high-demand tech fields such as AI, ML, and Data Science. At Interview Kickstart, current and former hiring managers have guided over 17,000 tech professionals through transformative career journeys, ensuring their success in landing coveted positions. Think of us as “the everything store” for career transitions and interview skill development.

How do we do that, you ask?

We have a structured approach to interview success, which includes:

• Career Accelerator Course
• Comprehensive end-to-end courses and platform
• A roster of over 600+ instructors from leading Silicon Valley companies like Google, Facebook, Amazon, and Netflix
• A holistic approach that includes live classes, mock interviews, personalized coaching, resume refinement, career strategies, and invaluable referrals

What’s more exciting is - we are completely remote, and we are hiring the best people we can find regardless of geography.

We are looking for SWEs (Backend or Full-Stack Web Developers) from Tier 1 Tech Companies with a strong passion for teaching to join us as part-time instructors. This role will provide opportunities to network with other experts, understand learner issues, and contribute to the SWEs Professional community.

Responsibilities:

• Streamlining curriculum to align with Backend Developers' interview process in tier-1 companies.
• Developing interview-relevant content and case studies for the program
• Deliver live sessions on various topics in the backend development domain
• Constantly improve the session flow and delivery by working with other instructors and subject matter experts
• Help in onboarding and training other instructors and coaches
• Have regular discussions with IK’s curriculum team in evolving the curriculum.

Our Program Page For Reference(Refer to the Curriculum Outline) 

Back-end Development Interview Course 

Skills and Expertise:

• Proficient in one or more backend languages such as Java, Python, Ruby, or Go.
• Extensive experience with cloud services (AWS, GCP, Azure) and developing RESTful APIs.
• In-depth understanding of database technologies (SQL, NoSQL) and caching mechanisms.
• Knowledge of Docker, Kubernetes, and CI/CD pipelines.
• Strong Knowledge of microservices architecture and distributed systems.

Requirements

• Minimum Seven years of experience in tier-1 tech companies as a Backend or Full-Stack engineer 
• Ability to simplify complex topics and explain them in an engaging manner
• Participation in interview panels and hiring committees
• High levels of empathy to understand the challenges faced by students and willingness to help them out
• Should be willing to work on weekends and weekday evenings(PST)
• Strong knowledge in designing and developing Cloud native applications using distributed microservices architecture