SDE + SME - Software Development & System Designs

Newton School; Pune District; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Newton School is seeking an experienced Software Development Engineer to join its Computer Science Department in Pune. The role blends real-world engineering with academia, shaping curriculum and mentoring students in Software Development, System Design, and data algorithms.

You will design and deliver courses, lead labs, and collaborate with industry partners to keep programs aligned with current technologies and best practices.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of professional experience as a software engineer or architect.
• Strong proficiency in backend languages: Java, Python, Go, C++, or Node.js.
• Understanding of microservices, APIs, caching, database design, concurrency, and cloud computing.
• Solid foundation in data structures, algorithms, and design patterns.
• Ability to explain complex engineering concepts clearly and accessibly.
• Comfortable teaching theoretical concepts and hands-on system design.

Responsibilities

• Course development and delivery of Software Development, System Design, OOP, Design Patterns, and Distributed Systems.
• Lead coding and design labs for hands-on application.
• Mentor projects through requirements, architecture, development, testing and deployment.
• Collaborate with faculty, mentors, and curriculum designers to keep courses relevant.
• Mentor and assess student growth with structured feedback.
• Engage stakeholders to drive teaching innovation.
• Encourage research and open-source contributions among students.

Skills

Software Engineer

System Design

Mentoring

Communication

Tools

AWS

Azure

GCP

Job description

About the Role:

We’re looking for a passionate and experienced Software Development Engineer who brings deep expertise in Software Engineering, System Design, and Scalable Architecture. This role is perfect for someone who not only enjoys building robust systems but also finds purpose in mentoring the next generation of engineers. As part of our Computer Science Department, you’ll blend real-world engineering experience with academic impact. You’ll design and deliver courses on Software Development, System Design, Data Structures & Algorithms, and other core computer science subjects. You’ll also play a key role in shaping the curriculum, mentoring students, and collaborating with academic and industry partners to ensure our programs stay aligned with the latest technologies and best practices.

Key Responsibilities:

• Course Development & Delivery: Design and teach engaging lectures and
  practical sessions covering Software Development, System Design, OOP, Design
  Patterns, and Distributed Systems.
• Lab Management: Lead coding and design labs where students can apply
  theoretical concepts through hands‑on exercises.
• Technical Mentorship: Guide students through complete project lifecycles — from
  requirements and architecture to development, testing, and deployment.
• Cross‑Functional Collaboration: Work with faculty, industry mentors, and curriculum designers to keep our software engineering courses relevant and forward‑looking.
• Academic Excellence & Student Success: Provide mentorship, review projects,
  and support student growth through feedback and structured assessments.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate with university leadership and industry
  partners to drive innovation in teaching and curriculum development.
• Research & Innovation: Motivate students to explore research areas, open‑source contributions, and new technologies through projects and collaborations.

Qualifications and Requirements:

• 1-2 years of professional experience as a Software Engineer or Architect, with a
  focus on System Design and Scalable Application Development.
• Strong proficiency in one or more backend languages such as Java, Python, Go, C++, or Node.js.
• In-depth understanding of software architecture principles, including microservices, APIs, caching, database design, concurrency, and cloud computing.
• Solid foundation in Data Structures, Algorithms, and Design Patterns.
• Ability to explain complex engineering concepts in a clear, structured, and approachable way.
• Comfortable teaching both theoretical concepts and hands‑on implementation in
  system design.

Good to Have:

• Prior experience teaching or mentoring in universities, bootcamps, or corporate
  training programs.
• Familiarity with modern teaching tools and project‑based learning methodologies.
• Experience in architecting large‑scale systems, cloud infrastructure (AWS, Azure, or
  GCP), or distributed computing frameworks.
• Contributions to open-source projects, technical blogs, or developer communities.