About the role
Primary Job Title: Part-Time AI/ML Industry Mentor
Location & Work Type: Remote (India) — Part-time, flexible hours; sessions and mentoring delivered in Malayalam.
About the OpportunityWe are seeking an experienced AI/ML Industry Mentor to coach and upskill learners in Malayalam. This role combines technical coaching, project review, and interview preparation for learners building production-ready ML solutions. Ideal mentors have practical industry experience, strong pedagogy instincts, and the ability to translate complex concepts into actionable guidance.
Role & Responsibilities-
Deliver live mentoring sessions and technical office hours in Malayalam, covering core ML topics, frameworks, and best practices.
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Review learners' code, notebooks, and capstone projects; provide actionable feedback to improve model quality, reproducibility, and engineering hygiene.
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Design and run technical assessments, mock interviews, and project checkpoints to prepare candidates for industry interviews and hiring processes.
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Guide learners through model selection, feature engineering, training, evaluation, and deployment trade-offs for real-world use cases.
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Collaborate with curriculum and product teams to refine course content, create practical assignments, and ensure alignment with hiring market needs.
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Track learner progress, maintain mentorship logs, and escalate blockers to cohort managers to maximise graduation and placement outcomes.
Must-Have
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Proven experience using Python for ML workflows
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Hands-on experience with PyTorch or TensorFlow
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Practical knowledge of Scikit-learn and model evaluation techniques
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Experience with model deployment and production considerations
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Prior mentoring, teaching, or technical coaching experience
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Instructional fluency in Malayalam (verbal & written)
Preferred
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Familiarity with MLOps practices and Docker-based workflows
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Experience with NLP or Computer Vision project delivery
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Background in conducting technical interviews and resume/project reviews for ML roles