Mentor & Software Engineer (SDE)

CipherSchools

Chandigarh

Hybrid

INR 900,000 - 1,500,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Food covered

Accommodation covered

Health insurance included

5-day work week

Job summary

An innovative ed-tech company is seeking a Mentor & Software Engineer located in Chandigarh or nearby. The role focuses on mentoring students in Data Structures and Algorithms, enriching their technical skills. You will also have the opportunity to work with the tech team on MERN stack projects, enhancing both your educational and engineering capabilities. The ideal candidate should have a strong background in coding and teaching, alongside essential communication skills. Competitive remuneration and additional benefits are included.

Qualifications

Deep understanding of Data Structures, Algorithms, and Complexity Analysis.
Prior teaching, mentoring, or technical training experience preferred.
Strong communication skills and the ability to explain complex topics clearly.

Responsibilities

Conduct in-person sessions on Data Structures, Algorithms, and Coding Problem Solving.
Design assignments, challenges, and coding exercises that push students to think deeply.
Guide learners through DSA interview preparation.
Provide feedback and one-on-one mentorship.
Collaborate with the content team to refine the DSA curriculum.
Contribute to the engineering team using the MERN stack.
Work closely with the tech team to build impactful products.

Skills

C++

Java

Data Structures

Algorithms

Dynamic Programming

Graphs

Trees

MERN Stack

Communication Skills

Education

B.Tech / M.Tech / BCA / MCA / Ph.D. or equivalent

Tools

MERN Stack

MongoDB

Express

React

Node.js

Job description

Job Title: Mentor & Software Engineer (SDE)

Location: Delhi-NCR / Chandigarh or nearby cities

Employment Type: Full-time

About CipherSchools

CipherSchools is an India‑based ed‑tech company transforming how students learn technology and grow into industry‑ready professionals. Since 2020, we’ve been helping learners strengthen their technical foundations and gain real‑world skills through mentorship, hands‑on training, and project‑based learning.

Join us on this thrilling journey and be a part of our incredible success story.

Our Mission:

We are on a mission to bridge the gap between passionate, unskilled students and seasoned industry experts. By connecting these two groups, we aim to empower students and help them realize their career aspirations.

About the Role

We’re looking for a Software Engineer + Mentor who lives and breathes Data Structures and Algorithms. This is a role for someone who not only writes efficient, clean code but can also break down complex problems into simple, teachable concepts.

Your primary responsibility will be mentoring students in Data Structures, Algorithms, and Problem Solving, helping them master the skills needed for coding interviews and competitive programming.

Alongside mentorship, you’ll also get the option to work with our tech and content teams on projects related to the MERN stack, curriculum development, or internal tools, depending on your interest and bandwidth.

This is a hands‑on, impactful role that blends teaching excellence with engineering mindset.

What You’ll Do

Conduct in‑person sessions on Data Structures, Algorithms, and Coding Problem Solving
Design assignments, challenges, and coding exercises that push students to think deeply and code efficiently
Guide learners through DSA interview preparation, including patterns, optimizations, and practical application
Provide feedback and one‑on‑one mentorship to help students improve their logic and coding confidence
Collaborate with the content team to refine the DSA curriculum and create supporting material
Contribute to the engineering team using the MERN stack to support internal tools or content feature
As a Software Engineer, you will also have the opportunity to work closely with the tech team to build impactful products used by students, while gaining deeper insight into the impact and value we are creating.

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