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Posted Feb 28, 2026

External Contractor – Mentor Role, AI-Powered Software Engineer Track

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Job Description: • Provide technical support for students over an online community forum • Answer questions around course content over the forum and facilitate content for students who get stuck in learning • Host one weekly live virtual session to offer direct, real-time support to students. • Redirect learners to appropriate support channels and escalate issues to the Mentor Operations team when needed Requirements: • Fluency in English both written and spoken • Mentors must have at least 7 years of industry experience or a master’s degree in the relevant field. • Hands-on software engineering experience • Strong proficiency in Python (or similar backend language) • Solid experience with Test-Driven Development (TDD) and scalable test design • Strong understanding of design patterns (creational, structural, behavioral) • Experience with microservices and cloud-native architectures • Ability to design and review scalable system architectures • Experience using AI-assisted coding tools in real development workflows • Ability to evaluate AI-generated code for quality, security, and maintainability • Strong code review and debugging skills • Experience working on production-grade distributed systems preferred • Experience teaching technical concepts and public speaking, organizing technical talks, or webinars • Positive character, trusted by the students, creating emotional ties in the group • Flexibility at their current job to take this challenge part-time as an external contractor Benefits: • Earn additional income working from the comfort of your own home • Contribute to a vibrant, international student community • Stay updated with the latest in cutting-edge technologies