Industry Mentor – Forward Deployed Engineer | Part-Time

About The Opportunity We are looking for an experienced Forward Deployed Engineer (FDE) Industry Mentor to guide learners in building and deploying real-world technology solutions. The role involves technical mentoring, project reviews, practical problem-solving, and interview preparation.

The ideal candidate should have hands-on experience in software engineering, customer-facing technical implementations, system integration, and working with cross-functional teams.

Role & Responsibilities

• Conduct live mentoring sessions on software engineering, system integration, and real-world implementation.
• Guide learners in translating business requirements into technical solutions.
• Review code, projects, system designs, and provide actionable feedback.
• Mentor learners on APIs, databases, cloud platforms, AI/ML integrations, and deployment.
• Help learners with debugging, testing, troubleshooting, and production-readiness.
• Conduct technical assessments, mock interviews, and project reviews.
• Share industry best practices around system design, scalability, security, and deployment.
• Collaborate with curriculum teams to improve practical projects and learning experiences.
• Track learner progress and help resolve technical blockers.

Skills & Qualifications Must-Have

• Experience as a Forward Deployed Engineer, Solutions Engineer, Software Engineer, Full Stack Engineer, or similar role.
• Strong programming skills in Python, JavaScript/TypeScript, Java, Go, or similar languages.
• Experience with APIs, databases, SQL, and software development.
• Understanding of cloud platforms and deployment workflows.
• Strong debugging and problem-solving skills.
• Experience translating customer/business requirements into technical solutions.
• Prior experience in mentoring, teaching, training, or technical coaching.

Preferred

• Experience working directly with customers or stakeholders.
• Familiarity with AI/ML, LLMs, or Generative AI.
• Experience with Docker, Kubernetes, CI/CD, AWS, GCP, or Azure.
• Knowledge of system design, microservices, and distributed systems.
• Experience conducting technical interviews or reviewing engineering projects.

Engagement & Benefits

• Part-time, flexible engagement for working professionals.
• Remote opportunity across India.
• Opportunity to mentor job-ready engineering learners.
• Opportunity to contribute to practical curriculum and projects.
• Competitive mentor compensation.

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