Part Time Instructor - Embedded Software Engineering (US)

About us

The name InterviewKickstart might have given you a clue. But here’s the 30-second elevator pitch - Interviews can be hard. And when it comes to the top tech companies like Google, Apple, Facebook, Netflix, etc., they can be downright brutal. Most candidates don’t make it simply because they don’t prepare well enough. InterviewKickstart (IK) helps candidates nail the toughest tech interviews.

At IK, current and former hiring managers at these top companies take candidates through an intense interview prep course to prepare them to crack the toughest interviews.

We are looking for Embedded Software Engineers with a strong passion for teaching to join us as part-time instructors. This role will provide opportunities to network with other experts, understand learner issues and contribute to the Embedded Systems community.

Responsibilities:

• Curriculum Development: The instructor is responsible for assisting our subject matter expert (Embedded Software Engineer) with technical review and providing suggestions on the Cyber Security teaching curriculum per the overall learning objective and industry requirements. 

• Instruction Delivery: Conduct lectures, workshops, and interactive sessions to teach Embedded Software Engineering principles, algorithms, and methodologies. Instructors may use various teaching methods, including lectures, demonstrations, hands-on exercises, and group discussions.
• Industry Engagement: Staying current with the latest trends and advancements in Embedded Software Engineering and related fields, engaging with industry professionals, and collaborating on projects or internships to provide students with real-world experiences.
• Research and Development: Conducting research in Embedded Software Engineering and contributing to developing new techniques, models, or applications.
• Constantly improve the session flow and delivery by working with other instructors, subject matter experts, and the IK team.
• Help the IK team in onboarding and training other instructors and coaches
• Have regular discussions with IK’s curriculum team in evolving the curriculum.
• Should be willing to work on weekends/evenings and be available as per the Pacific time zone
• Streamlining curriculum to align with Embedded Software Engineer roles in tier-1 companies.

• Developing interview-relevant content and case studies for the program.

Our Program Page for Reference

• Minimum 7 years of experience as an Embedded Software Engineer OR Firmware Engineer in tier-1 / FAANG tech companies.
• Good communication skills graduates (B Tech/ BE) from Reputed / Tier 1 engineering colleges with teaching experience/ Master in Higher Education/ Technology, Education & Innovation are preferred.
• Participation in interview panels and hiring committees
• Ability to simplify complex topics and explain them in an engaging manner
• High levels of empathy to understand the challenges faced by students and willingness to help them out.
• Should be willing to work on weekends & weekday evenings and be available as per US time zone

Must have Skills/tools:

• Expertise in C/C++ with embedded devices
• Efficient Coding
• Pointers, number representation and data types, and advanced use of volatile and const qualifiers in Embedded C
• Deep understanding of various compiler optimisations using generated assembly code
• Byte Ordering, Pointers, Number Representation, and Data Alignment and Packing in Aggregate Data Types.
• Expertise in Functional design of embedded systems
• Experience in Developing embedded systems.