SDE/DSA Instructor

Whereuelevate; India; On-site; INR 600,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Where U Elevate is seeking an SDE/DSA Instructor to mentor aspiring software engineers in DSA, problem solving, system design and software development.

You will train students to crack product‑based company interviews, creating an engineering mindset through hands-on practice and structured learning paths.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, IT or related field.
• 1–6 years of software development and/or technical training experience.
• Experience teaching DSA or coding interview preparation preferred.

Responsibilities

• Deliver live and recorded sessions on Data Structures & Algorithms.
• Teach problem-solving techniques using industry-standard approaches.
• Train students on coding interview preparation and mock interviews.
• Review coding assignments and projects, provide one-on-one mentoring.
• Track learner performance and suggest improvement plans.

Skills

DSA Fundamentals

Problem Solving

Competitive Programming

OOP

Interview Prep

Teaching

Mentoring

Open Source

Education

Bachelors or Masters in CS/IT

Tools

LeetCode

Codeforces

CodeChef

HackerRank

GeeksforGeeks

InterviewBit

Job description

Role Overview

We are looking for a passionate SDE / DSA Instructor who can mentor aspiring software engineers in Data Structures & Algorithms (DSA), Problem Solving, System Design, and Software Development.

The ideal candidate should have strong coding fundamentals, excellent teaching abilities, and hands‑on software development experience. You will train students to crack product‑based company interviews while helping them build an engineering mindset.

Key Responsibilities

Technical Training

• Deliver live and recorded sessions on Data Structures & Algorithms.
• Teach problem‑solving techniques using industry‑standard approaches.
• Train students on coding interview preparation.
• Conduct sessions on object‑oriented programming and software engineering principles.
• Teach Low‑Level Design (LLD) and introductory High‑Level Design (HLD).
• Cover time complexity, space complexity, and optimization techniques.
• Guide students on competitive programming strategies.

Programming Languages

Must be proficient in one or more:

• C++
• Java
• Python
• Conduct doubt‑solving sessions.
• Review coding assignments and projects.
• Provide one‑on‑one mentoring to students.
• Track learner performance and suggest improvement plans.
• Conduct mock interviews and coding assessments.
• Design structured learning paths.
• Create coding assignments and practice sheets.
• Prepare coding contests and assessments.
• Continuously improve course content based on industry trends.

Community Engagement

• Host coding challenges and hackathons.
• Conduct AMA sessions and technical webinars.
• Build an active learner community.

Required Skills

Technical Skills

• Strong understanding of Data Structures & Algorithms
• Arrays, Strings, Linked Lists
• Trees & Graphs
• Dynamic Programming
• Greedy Algorithms
• Backtracking
• Bit ManipulationRecursion
• Binary Search
• Hashing
• Sliding Window

Software Engineering

• Object‑Oriented Programming
• Design Patterns
• REST APIs
• Git & GitHub
• SQL

Teaching Skills

• Ability to simplify complex concepts
• Classroom management

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, IT, or related field.
• 1–6 years of software development and/or technical training experience.
• Experience teaching DSA or coding interview preparation is preferred.
• Candidates with experience at product‑based companies are highly preferred.

Preferred Experience

Experience with:

• LeetCode
• Codeforces
• CodeChef
• HackerRank
• GeeksforGeeks
• InterviewBit

Knowledge of:

• Competitive Programming
• Open‑source contributions
• AI‑assisted coding tools

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Course completion rate
• Assignment completion rate

Student Success

• Coding assessment performance
• Interview readiness scores
• Placement conversion rate
• Number of students receiving internship/job offers

Content Development

• New modules created
• Mock interviews conducted

What We're Looking For

• Passion for teaching and mentoring
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills
• Ability to motivate and inspire learners
• Continuous learner with updated technical knowledge
• Strong ownership and accountability
• Industry‑oriented approach to software engineering education

Why Join Where U Elevate?

• Opportunity to shape the next generation of software engineers.
• Work on large‑scale industry readiness programs and hackathons.
• Build curriculum that impacts thousands of learners.
• Collaborate with leading industry experts and enterprise partners.
• High‑growth environment with opportunities for leadership and innovation.

Interview Process

• Online Coding Assessment
  • Evaluate problem‑solving ability, Data Structures & Algorithms, coding efficiency, and programming fundamentals.
  • Duration: 60–90 minutes.
• Technical Interview
• HR Discussion

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