Remote Backend & AI Instructor for Live Cohort Training

remote work; 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

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.