Backend Software Engineering & AI Instructor

Earlston Academy; United States; Remote; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Earlston Academy is building a network of instructors to run cohort-based, remote training focused on backend software engineering and AI. This role owns creating and delivering course content, teaching live online sessions, and mentoring students through practical projects and assessments.

We seek a senior backend/AI engineer who can design hands-on projects, guide students through complex systems, and provide constructive feedback in a collaborative remote-learning environment.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of professional software engineering experience.
• Strong experience with APIs, databases, and cloud platforms.
• Experience with AI/ML technologies, LLMs, or AI-powered applications.
• Teaching, mentoring, or technical training experience preferred.
• Excellent communication and ability to explain complex concepts clearly.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain backend software engineering and AI course content
• Lead engaging live online sessions for assigned cohorts
• Teach practical backend development and AI engineering concepts
• Develop hands-on projects, coding exercises, assessments, and demonstrations
• Teach students how to design, build, test, deploy, and maintain backend systems
• Mentor students and provide constructive technical feedback

Skills

APIs

Databases

Cloud platforms

AI/ML technologies

Teaching/mentoring

Job description

About the role

Earlston Academy is building a network of instructors to run cohort-based, remote training focused on backend software engineering and AI. This role owns creating and delivering course content, teaching live online sessions, and mentoring students through practical projects and assessments.

What you'll do

• Create and maintain backend software engineering and AI course content
• Lead engaging live online sessions for assigned cohorts
• Teach practical backend development and AI engineering concepts
• Develop hands-on projects, coding exercises, assessments, and demonstrations
• Teach students how to design, build, test, deploy, and maintain backend systems
• Mentor students and provide constructive technical feedback

What they're looking for

• Currently working as a backend software engineer, AI engineer, or closely related role
• 7+ years of professional software engineering experience
• Strong experience with APIs, databases, and cloud platforms
• Experience with AI/ML technologies, LLMs, AI APIs, or AI-powered applications
• Teaching, mentoring, or technical training experience is preferred
• Excellent communication and ability to explain complex concepts clearly

For applicants in Nigeria

• The listing states this is a remote position but does not specify country eligibility beyond remote work; confirm whether Nigeria residents are eligible before interviewing
• Timezone expectations are not stated; confirm during interview process
• Contract / cohort-based role; the listing does not specify employee vs contractor status for Nigeria applicants
• Pay currency and range are provided in USD terms within the compensation section; clarify currency and local tax implications for Nigeria applicants
• Visa or specific work authorization notes are not mentioned; verify eligibility if a work visa is required