Robotics & Autonomous Vehicles Coach

Peterson Ventures; United States; On-site; USD 55,104 - 110,208; Full time

Job summary

Leland is seeking an experienced autonomous vehicles and robotics professional to coach students aiming to break into or advance within the field. You'll help learners strengthen technical fundamentals across autonomous systems, robotics software and AI, sensor fusion and perception, and control/path planning.

Coaches also support career development by reviewing resumes and cover letters, refining LinkedIn profiles, and preparing students for behavioral and technical interviews, networking, and

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience in autonomous vehicles or robotics (industry, research, or academia).
• Experience mentoring or teaching and guiding career development.

Responsibilities

• Coach students in autonomous vehicles and robotics fundamentals.
• Review resumes and cover letters; refine LinkedIn profiles.
• Prepare students for behavioral and technical interviews; guidance on networking and salary negotiations.

Skills

Autonomous vehicles

Robotics

Career coaching

Interview prep

Job description

Leland is building the home for ambition in the age of AI. We connect people with the experts, programs, and communities they need to land the job, get into the school, or upskill for a world being rewritten by AI. We help businesses become AI-native through training, hiring, and infrastructure. Since our founding in 2021, we\'ve helped tens of thousands of people reach their most ambitious goals and raised $19M from world-class investors. Ambition is sacred to us, and we\'ve built a product that takes that seriously.

We\'re seeking an experienced autonomous vehicles and robotics professional to coach students looking to break into or advance within the field. This role includes helping students strengthen their technical foundation across autonomous systems engineering, robotics software and AI, sensor fusion and perception, and control systems and path planning, as well as understanding human-robot interaction and regulatory and safety standards. Coaches also support career development by reviewing resumes and cover letters, refining LinkedIn profiles, and preparing students for both behavioral and technical interviews, along with guidance on networking strategy and salary negotiation as they work to land roles in the field. Ideal candidates have significant hands-on experience in autonomous vehicles or robotics (industry, research, or academia), prior mentoring or teaching experience, and a clear, structured approach to explaining complex technical concepts and career strategy alike. Coaches set their own hours and rates, host sessions virtually, and partner with our team to deliver a high-quality, supportive experience for every student.

Why Leland?

• The chance to join a world-class team helping people achieve their career and educational dreams

• Work in a collaborative, high-energy environment where your contributions have a direct impact

• Operate in a fast-paced, AI-native environment

• We don\'t hire people who merely want to work for a great company; we hire people who want to make a great company

Leland is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage candidates of all backgrounds and demographics to apply.