Lead Instructor: Software Development

CORRELATION ONE Vantage Compute is the largest provider of AI and data workforce development programs globally, having trained over 500,000 professionals across 11 countries. As the largest training provider for Amazon Career Choice, and a growing partner to state governments building registered apprenticeship programs, Vantage Compute sits at the intersection of employer talent needs and scalable workforce training. We work with Fortune 500 enterprises, federal and state government agencies, and leading employers to close skills gaps in AI, data analytics, cybersecurity, and operations leadership. Our programs produce job-ready graduates who are prepared to contribute from day one. Job Summary: Lead Instructors at Vantage Compute are responsible for delivering high-quality, live, virtual instruction and partnering with company personnel to drive exceptional learning outcomes. Their main focus as educators is to conduct large synchronous online lectures on technical content, training anywhere from 100 to 10000+ diverse learners at a time, depending on the program. This role involves preparing and leading virtual classroom sessions, collaborating with operations personnel, and contributing to the overall success of the program. Program Specific Information: Program dates: June 6 - November 16, 2026. Lecture days/time: Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays from 19:00 - 21:30 AEST (5:00am - 7:30am ET) Virtual Classroom Leadership: Prepare and lead virtual classroom sessions for a range of learners. Oversee the management of class time Q&A and monitor chat flow, and overall class energy and engagement dynamics Collaboration: Collaborate closely with Vantage Compute operations personnel to ensure smooth program delivery and adherence to schedules. Be flexible in contributing to classes during weekdays and/or weekends, as program schedules vary. Assist in lesson design, development, and improvement which may include tracking edits, suggestions, or changes to curriculum as needed Expectations: In addition to the core responsibilities, Lead Instructors are expected to adhere to the following expectations: Professionalism: Interact professionally with learners, Vantage Compute staff, additional contractors, and guest speakers, maintaining a high level of courtesy and respect. Lecture Preparation: Diligently and adequately prepare for lectures to ensure the delivery of high-quality content. Dynamic Online Presence Responsiveness and Empathy: Be highly responsive and empathetic to learners, providing thoughtful answers and assistance throughout the lesson Adjust the lesson pace and presentation to meet the needs of diverse learners while also maintaining responsibility for timely delivery of the prepared content. Exhibit an energy, pacing, and ability to make complex topics accessible and maintain strong learner engagement Communication: Communicate respectfully, recognizing that online or written communication may lack tone. Maintain extra communicative contact with Vantage Compute personnel. Positive Attitude: Foster a healthy learning environment by maintaining a positive attitude and promoting a culture of learning. Course Improvement: Contribute to course improvement by providing thoughtful and transparent feedback to the Vantage Compute team. Your expertise Persona: A Senior Engineer or Tech Lead who thrives on 'live-fire' debugging and mentoring rather than prepared lectures. Enjoys teaching total beginners, likes gamification and non-linear lesson progressions. Core Technical Skills: The Full Stack: Proficiency in Python, JavaScript, SQL, Linux. Best practices: Highly knowledgeable in best engineering practices and heuristics. The programme was built around the book Code that Fits in your Head , by Mark Seemann, so candidates could read it as preparation for their application. Workflow & CI/CD: Mastery of Red/Green TDD (Test-Driven Development) and Git/GitHub (Branching, PRs, Actions). AI Integration: Experience with Gemini CLI and Google AI Studio. These are the AI-assisted coding tools that we will use throughout the programme. Infrastructure: Hands-on experience with Docker, Cloudflare, and Google Cloud Run, but deep expertise not required. Instructional Style: Comfortable running gamified 'Missions' or 'Simulations' (e.g., handling a simulated system outage or a 'Bank Heist' coding challenge). Ability to conduct rigorous Oral Defenses of student code to ensure comprehension of AI-generated snippets. Charismatic, fun, approachable. The 'fun' part is non-negotiable. GitHub Foundations (GH-900) and/or OpenEDG JS Institute — JSE certification is an asset Where you are This role is remote and can be located anywhere that is compatible with the Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) time zone. Compensation The compensation range for this position is specific to location and takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions. These factors include (but are not limited to)