Industry Mentor – Forward Deployed Engineer | Part-Time

About the Opportunity

We are looking for an experienced Forward Deployed Engineer (FDE) Industry Mentor to guide learners in building and deploying real-world technology solutions. The role involves technical mentoring, project reviews, practical problem-solving, and interview preparation.

The ideal candidate should have hands-on experience in software engineering, customer-facing technical implementations, system integration, and working with cross-functional teams.

Role & Responsibilities

Conduct live mentoring sessions on software engineering, system integration, and real-world implementation .

Guide learners in translating business requirements into technical solutions .

Review code, projects, system designs, and provide actionable feedback.

Mentor learners on APIs, databases, cloud platforms, AI/ML integrations, and deployment .

Help learners with debugging, testing, troubleshooting, and production-readiness.

Conduct technical assessments, mock interviews, and project reviews.

Share industry best practices around system design, scalability, security, and deployment.

Collaborate with curriculum teams to improve practical projects and learning experiences.

Track learner progress and help resolve technical blockers.

• Skills & Qualifications
• Must-Have

Experience as a Forward Deployed Engineer, Solutions Engineer, Software Engineer, Full Stack Engineer, or similar role .

Strong programming skills in Python, JavaScript/TypeScript, Java, Go, or similar languages .

Experience with APIs, databases, SQL, and software development .

Understanding of cloud platforms and deployment workflows .

Strong debugging and problem-solving skills.

Experience translating customer/business requirements into technical solutions.

Prior experience in mentoring, teaching, training, or technical coaching .

Preferred

Experience working directly with customers or stakeholders .

Familiarity with AI/ML, LLMs, or Generative AI .

Experience with Docker, Kubernetes, CI/CD, AWS, GCP, or Azure .

Knowledge of system design, microservices, and distributed systems .

Experience conducting technical interviews or reviewing engineering projects.

Engagement & Benefits

Part-time, flexible engagement for working professionals.

Remote opportunity across India.

Opportunity to mentor job-ready engineering learners .

Opportunity to contribute to practical curriculum and projects.

Competitive mentor compensation .