Software Engineering Coach

Leland; United States; Remote; USD 60,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hours

Virtual coaching sessions

Job summary

Leland is seeking an experienced software engineering coach to help students and professionals build careers in software engineering. You will teach architecture and frontend frameworks, and guide learners through AI-driven tasks such as AI system design, code review, model development, fine-tuning, and prompt engineering.

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, including resume

Qualifications

• Experience coaching software engineers and professionals.
• Clear, structured approach to breaking down complex technical concepts.
• Ability to design and deliver practical, hands-on learning experiences for AI-driven software engineering.

Responsibilities

• Lead coaching sessions focused on software engineering basics and advanced topics.
• Develop and update curricula covering architecture, frontend frameworks, and AI tooling.
• Support learners with resume review, interview prep, career strategy and networking guidance.

Skills

Software engineering coaching

Architecture teaching

Frontend frameworks

AI system design

LLM tuning

Prompt engineering

Resume/LinkedIn review

Interview coaching

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 software engineering coach to work with students and professionals building careers in software engineering. This role includes teaching core skills in architecture and frontend frameworks, as well as modern AI-driven engineering work like AI system design, AI code review, model development, LLM fine-tuning, and prompt engineering, along with applying AI agents and AI automation to everyday development. Coaches also help students build these capabilities through consistent, practical skill building, and support the career side of the journey, including resume review, cover letters, LinkedIn review, behavioral interview prep, and technical interview prep, as well as salary negotiation, promotion strategy, and networking strategy. Ideal candidates have professional experience in software engineering, prior coaching or mentoring experience, and a clear, structured approach to breaking down complex technical concepts. 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.