Career Coach (India - Part time)

Interview Kickstart is a premier career transformation platform turbocharging tech careers through AI upskilling.

Founded in 2014 in Santa Clara by Soham Mehta, ex-Box Engineering Leader, and Ryan Valles, a transformative P&L leader and former CEO with a track record of scaling ventures, Interview Kickstart’s vision is to help every tech professional thrive in today’s fast-evolving tech industry.

With 40+ domain-specific courses—from foundational Machine Learning and Generative AI to Agentic AI, System Design, and DSA—Interview Kickstart equips engineers, PMs, data professionals, and tech leaders to accelerate their careers. Its 600+ instructors—industry practitioners, hiring managers, and senior engineers from FAANG+ companies—bring real-world insight and cutting-edge expertise into every classroom.

Beyond upskilling, Interview Kickstart offers end-to-end career support. Personalized mock interviews, resume and LinkedIn branding, career coaching, salary negotiation guidance, and performance-based job referrals ensure that your AI upskilling translates into real career breakthroughs. Over 25,000 professionals have already advanced their careers through Interview Kickstart.

Recognized by TIME x Statista and GSV 150 as a top EdTech company, Interview Kickstart is the go-to platform for tech professionals looking to future-proof their careers in the age of AI.

About the Role

We are looking for experienced Career Coaches to work with mid-to-senior professionals preparing for transitions into FAANG and top-tier product companies. This is a part-time role focused on high-impact coaching, masterclasses, and 1:1 guidance for learners going through Interview Kickstart (IK) programs.

This role is ideal for Engineering Managers, Senior ICs, or tech leaders who have actively participated in hiring, interviewing, and leveling decisions at top product companies.

What You Will Be Responsible For

• Deliver LIVE classes on career transitions as part of Interview Kickstart programs

• Coach learners on - Resume structuring & positioning (India + global product companies), LinkedIn and professional branding, Behavioural interviews (STAR, leadership principles, levelling expectations), Interview strategy & recruiter communication and Offer evaluation and negotiation

• Conduct weekly office hours / group sessions to support learners with time-sensitive or high-stakes situations

• Guide learners on: Interview readiness and gap identification, role & level alignment, decision-making across multiple offers

• Provide structured, actionable feedback that helps learners course-correct quickly

This Role Is a Great Fit If You

• Genuinely enjoy helping people grow and succeed in their careers

• Are an empathetic, thoughtful listener who can challenge learners constructively

• Understand how hiring, leveling, and interviews actually work inside product companies

• Are comfortable coaching experienced professionals and handling ambiguity

• Can clearly articulate expectations, gaps, and next steps

• Are organized, dependable, and outcome-focused

• Are open to feedback and continuously improving your coaching approach

Preferred Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience as - Engineering Manager, Senior IC, Tech Lead, or equivalent role

• Prior experience at FAANG or Tier-1 product companies

• Hands-on experience:Interviewing candidates, making hiring / leveling decisions and evaluating behavioral and system design interviews

• Strong understanding of: Resume shortlisting for product companies, behavioural interviews and leadership principles and offer negotiation dynamics (India + global)

• Prior experience as a mentor, coach, or interviewer (formal or informal)

• Ability to commit 10- 12 hours per week

• Availability during evenings and/or weekends (IST)

Nice to Have

• Experience conducting internal interviews or bar-raiser panels

• Experience coaching professionals transitioning across roles, levels, or geographies

• Exposure to startup + large tech hiring ecosystems