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Backend Software Engineering & AI Instructor

Earlston Academy

Job Location:

New York City, NY - USA

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer

Experience Required: 5years

Posted: 25 September 2026 (5 hours ago)

Application Deadline: 23 December 2026

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

This is a remote position.

Remote Contract / Cohort-Based

Earlston Academy is looking for an experienced Backend Software Engineering & AI Instructor to join our instructor network and lead career-focused cohort-based training.

This role is ideal for an experienced backend engineer who is actively working with modern software development and AI technologies and wants to help students develop practical job-ready skills.

What Youll Do

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.
Incorporate AI tools and technologies into modern software development workflows.
Mentor students and provide constructive technical feedback.
Keep course content current with evolving software engineering and AI technologies.

Areas of Expertise

Backend Engineering Python Java APIs REST Databases PostgreSQL Cloud AWS Azure GCP Microservices System Design DevOps AI Engineering LLMs AI APIs RAG AI Agents Generative AI

Application

Applicants must submit a short video assessment demonstrating their ability to teach a backend software engineering or AI concept.

Requirements

Currently working as a backend software engineer AI engineer or closely related role.

7 years of professional software engineering experience.

Current relevant technical certifications where applicable.

Strong professional experience with backend systems and modern software development.

Experience working with AI/ML technologies LLMs AI APIs or AI-powered applications.

Strong understanding of APIs databases cloud platforms authentication testing and deployment.

Strong communication and presentation skills.

Ability to explain complex technical concepts clearly.

Teaching mentoring or technical training experience is preferred.

Reliable computer webcam microphone and internet connection.

Benefits

Compensation

Cohort-Based Contract Compensation

Course Content Development: $1000$3000 per course based on course scope and complexity.
Live Instruction: $45$100 per instructional hour.
Student Support & Grading: Additional compensation based on cohort requirements.
Repeat Cohorts: Additional compensation for each subsequent cohort taught.
Compensation is based on experience course complexity content requirements and cohort size.

What We Offer

Remote cohort-based teaching
Flexible instructor opportunities
Opportunity to build your own course content
Work with career-focused learners
Opportunity to turn your professional expertise into impactful training

Required Skills:

Currently working as a backend software engineer AI engineer or closely related role. 7 years of professional software engineering experience. Current relevant technical certifications where applicable. Strong professional experience with backend systems and modern software development. Experience working with AI/ML technologies LLMs AI APIs or AI-powered applications. Strong understanding of APIs databases cloud platforms authentication testing and deployment. Strong communication and presentation skills. Ability to explain complex technical concepts clearly. Teaching mentoring or technical training experience is preferred. Reliable computer webcam microphone and internet connection.

Required Education:

Masters degree or higher

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