Springboard

Mentor - Machine Learning Engineering Career Track (Part-time/Remote)

Remote

Not SpecifiedCompensation
Junior (1 to 2 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Education, Online Learning, Data Science, AI & Machine LearningIndustries

Position Overview

  • Location Type: Remote
  • Employment Type: Part-time (Honorarium)
  • Course: Machine Learning Engineering Career Track

Description: Springboard is seeking passionate and experienced Machine Learning Engineers to serve as mentors for our online Machine Learning Engineering Career Track bootcamp. This 6-month course is designed for students aiming to become Machine Learning Engineers, covering topics from basic ML algorithms to large language models and generative AI. Mentors will provide 1-1 guidance, support students through hands-on projects, and offer career advice.

Requirements

  • Proficient in Artificial Intelligence Design
  • Strong skills in Python and Python Libraries
  • Experience with SQL
  • Experience with AWS
  • Ability to evaluate and deploy machine learning models
  • Passion for mentoring aspiring Machine Learning Engineers
  • Availability to dedicate a few hours per week

Responsibilities

  • Provide 1-1 guidance to students throughout the 6-month course.
  • Support students through hands-on projects and practical exercises.
  • Offer career advice and guidance.
  • Conduct biweekly 30-minute check-ins with students.
  • Maintain communication with students outside of scheduled calls as needed.
  • Contribute to the overall success of the course and student placement.

Program Details

  • Format: Completely online and self-paced
  • Curriculum: Curated online curriculum and project-based deliverables
  • Student Base: Working professionals from around the world
  • Communication: Biweekly 30-minute check-ins with mentor, plus ad-hoc communication as needed.

Application Instructions

Company Information

At Springboard:

We’re on a mission to bridge the world’s skills gap, offering transformative online education in data science, UI/UX design, machine learning, and coding. Our courses may be tech-enabled, but we're ultimately human-centric: each student taps into a vast community throughout their time with us, engaging with fellow students, industry-expert mentors, student advisors, and career coaches, the goal of which is to successfully transition students into their dream job. Through this hybrid approach, we’ve helped thousands of learners revamp their careers and, by extension, their lives, with hundreds of top-notch job offers received every year and a near-perfect placement rate for our program graduates.

Skills

Artificial Intelligence Design
Python
Python Libraries
SQL
AWS
Model Evaluation
Model Deployment
Mentoring
Communication

Springboard

Online education platform for tech careers

About Springboard

Springboard offers online courses in data science, UX design, and other tech fields aimed at individuals seeking to enhance their careers or transition into new roles. The platform combines self-paced learning with personalized mentorship, pairing each student with an industry expert who provides guidance and support throughout the course. This approach helps students acquire both theoretical knowledge and practical skills relevant to their careers. Springboard operates on a tuition-based model, with a job guarantee for certain programs, ensuring students receive value for their investment. The company also partners with tech firms and educational institutions to keep its curriculum aligned with industry trends, making it a strong option for those looking to advance in the tech industry.

San Francisco, CaliforniaHeadquarters
2013Year Founded
$63.9MTotal Funding
LATE_VCCompany Stage
Consumer Software, EducationIndustries
1,001-5,000Employees

Benefits

World-class medical, dental, vision, and wellness benefits
Flexible work hours and vacation policy
Beautiful offices in San Francisco and Bengaluru
Professional development and learning budgets
Pre-tax savings accounts
Ergonomic desk setup and noise-canceling headphones
Access to our courses
Company offsites once a year
Free catered lunches and healthy snacks

Risks

Sanner Group's acquisition may alter Springboard's business model and job guarantee.
University partnerships could dilute Springboard's brand and increase competition.
Rapid AI advancements may require frequent curriculum updates to remain relevant.

Differentiation

Springboard offers a unique blend of self-paced learning and personalized mentorship.
The platform provides a job guarantee, refunding tuition if no job is secured post-graduation.
Springboard partners with universities and tech firms to enhance its educational offerings.

Upsides

Increased demand for personalized learning boosts Springboard's mentorship model.
Remote work trends align with Springboard's flexible, self-paced course offerings.
Growing data literacy needs drive demand for Springboard's data science programs.

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