Lead Instructor: Agentic AI Engineering

General Assembly; California (MO); Hybrid; GBP 116,059 - 139,016; Part time

Job summary

General Assembly is seeking a Lead Instructor for a short-term remote engagement focused on Agentic AI Engineering. This intensive program, starting mid-June, requires approximately 30 hours of commitment per week, emphasizing instructional presence and expertise in building agentic AI systems. Ideal candidates have over 7 years in software engineering, expert Python skills, and relevant certifications. Join us to train future AI professionals and shape their technical capacities.

Qualifications

• 7+ years in software engineering with 2+ years in agentic AI systems.
• Expert-level Python proficiency and advanced prompt engineering.
• Proven experience teaching technical subjects or leading engineering teams.

Responsibilities

• Deliver synchronous remote lectures focused on agentic systems.
• Guide students through hands-on exercises with agent design.
• Provide real-time troubleshooting support in Python.

Skills

Software engineering

Python proficiency

API design

agent design patterns

Azure AI Foundry

Copilot Studio

Semantic Kernel

Education

AZ-900 certification

AI-900 certification

AI-102 certification

Tools

Azure AI Foundry

Copilot Studio

Semantic Kernel

Job description

Job Title: Lead Instructor: Agentic AI Engineering

Client: Confidential – Customer Success Reskilling

Location: Remote (Must work West Coast / Pacific Time hours)

Duration: 2 Weeks (Starting Mid-June)

Commitment: Roughly 30 hours per week

Compensation: $15,500 flat fee for the project

About the Engagement

General Assembly is delivering an intensive reskilling program designed to transition experienced Customer Success and Account Management (CSAM) professionals into technical roles focused on Agentic AI Engineering. As the Lead Instructor, you will lead the charge in teaching students how to design and build sophisticated multi-agent systems, mastering tool use, memory, and long‑horizon planning. This is a high‑impact, 2‑week “sprint” where you will be the primary technical guide for a cohort of professionals entering the world of autonomous AI orchestration.

What You’ll Do

• Lead Live Technical Instruction: Deliver synchronous remote lectures and “build‑along” sessions focused on designing agentic systems within Azure AI Foundry, Copilot Studio, and Semantic Kernel.
• Facilitate Complex Labs: Guide students through hands‑on exercises involving agent design patterns, multi‑agent orchestration, and API integration.
• Code Mentorship: Provide real‑time troubleshooting and debugging support in Python as students build out their labs and capstone projects.
• Translate Architecture: Break down complex systems‑thinking and architecture concepts—such as memory management and planning in LLMs—into actionable steps for non‑engineering professionals.
• Office Hours & Feedback: Hold dedicated sessions to review student builds, ensuring their agentic systems are robust, scalable, and technically sound.

What You Bring

• The Expertise: 7+ years in software engineering, with at least 2+ years of hands‑on experience building and deploying agentic AI systems in a production environment.
• The Tech Stack: Deep proficiency in Azure AI Foundry, Copilot Studio, and Semantic Kernel. (Experience with LangChain or LangGraph is highly valued as an adjacent skill set).
• Core Skills: Expert‑level Python proficiency, API design, and advanced prompt engineering. You should have a deep understanding of agent design patterns (tool use, planning, and orchestration).
• Instructional Presence: Proven experience teaching technical topics or leading engineering teams. You must be comfortable engaging a remote audience and managing a fast‑paced learning environment.
• The Credentials: AZ-900 and AI-900 are required; AI-102 is strongly preferred.
• Preferred Background: Experience as an AI Engineer or Azure Solution Architect at Microsoft, Google, or a similar Tier‑1 tech firm is a major plus.

Note on Schedule

This is a 2‑week, high‑intensity engagement starting in mid‑June. The instructor must be available for 30 hours per week and must work during West Coast (Pacific Time) business hours to support the learner cohort.

Remote positions can be performed from the following approved General Assembly operating countries: United States (states may vary), Canada (provinces may vary), United Kingdom, Australia, Singapore.

Equal Opportunity Employer: As set forth in General Assembly’s Equal Employment Opportunity policy, we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law.