Software Engineering Coach at Leland (United States)
Leland· United States·
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Job description
Leland is building the home for ambition in the age of AI. We connect people with the experts, programs, and communities they need to land the job, get into the school, or upskill for a world being rewritten by AI. We help businesses become AI-native through training, hiring, and infrastructure. Since our founding in 2021, we've helped tens of thousands of people reach their most ambitious goals and raised $19M from world-class investors. Ambition is sacred to us, and we've built a product that takes that seriously.
We're seeking an experienced software engineering coach to work with students and professionals building careers in software engineering. This role includes teaching core skills in architecture and frontend frameworks, as well as modern AI-driven engineering work like AI system design, AI code review, model development, LLM fine-tuning, and prompt engineering, along with applying AI agents and AI automation to everyday development. Coaches also help students build these capabilities through consistent, practical skill building, and support the career side of the journey, including resume review, cover letters, LinkedIn review, behavioral interview prep, and technical interview prep, as well as salary negotiation, promotion strategy, and networking strategy. Ideal candidates have professional experience in software engineering, prior coaching or mentoring experience, and a clear, structured approach to breaking down complex technical concepts. Coaches set their own hours and rates, host sessions virtually, and partner with our team to deliver a high-quality, supportive experience for every student.
WHY LELAND?
- The chance to join a world-class team helping people achieve their career and educational dreams
- Work in a collaborative, high-energy environment where your contributions have a direct impact
- Operate in a fast-paced, AI-native environment
- We don't hire people who merely want to work for a great company; we hire people who want to make a great company
Leland is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage candidates of all backgrounds and demographics to apply.
Why work at Leland
- Culture: High-velocity, high-accountability environment described as "a pace most companies can't sustain" with a focus on shipping constantly and holding a high bar careers.joinleland.com
- Location & Work Policy: Primarily in-person at the Lehi, UT office; the company believes "the best work happens when talented people are in the same room" careers.joinleland.com
- Perks & Benefits:
- Stock options for all full-time employees
- 12 weeks paid maternity leave, 6 weeks paternity leave
- Comprehensive health, dental, vision coverage (majority of premiums covered)
- Onsite gym in Lehi office
- Catered lunch twice a week
- Flexible PTO + 14 paid holidays (including year-end shutdown)
- $100K life insurance, HSA/FSA
- Free monthly coaching session through Leland careers.joinleland.com
- Engineering Culture: Small, fast-moving team; values include "Simplify and Ship It", "Bold Swings, Often", "Everyone a Builder" — strong ownership and impact careers.joinleland.com
- Growth Opportunity: Rapidly scaling company (headcount +56% YoY) with many open roles across sales, marketing, operations, product, and technical teams linkedin.com