Claude AI Engineer Technical Mentor
Job description
Udacity is seeking experienced technical mentors to join its external contractor talent pool and support learners in its online Nanodegree programs, specifically in Claude AI engineering. Mentors provide 1:1 sessions, technical deep-dives, and group Q&A sessions.
This is an application to a talent network
You are applying to be considered for upcoming projects. It is not a single open position, and work is offered as projects arise.
At a glance
- Employment
- Independent contractor
- Work mode
- Remote
What you'll do
- Provide personalized support in 1:1 video calls by addressing learner questions related to course content and projects
- Review students' previous project submission(s) and/or specific areas of the Nanodegree content or project the student has expressed confusion or difficulty with prior to the call
- Come prepared to technical deep-dive sessions with a slide presentation that reviews a Nanodegree concept in more detail, shares different use-cases to broaden student perspectives, and holds a Q&A session
- For project walkthroughs, prepare a slide presentation outlining each element of the rubric to help learners understand expectations and typical problem areas, potentially including grading a sample submission
- Host regular group Q&A sessions (via Slack or video) to address learner queries related to projects and coursework
What we're looking for
- Proven technical expertise with 5+ years of experience in the relevant field
- A passion for mentoring and helping others succeed in their learning
- Excellent interpersonal skills; enjoys building relationships, communicating effectively, and fostering a positive learning environment
- A deep understanding of the tech industry and emerging trends in AI and related fields
- The flexibility to work part-time as an external contractor alongside current commitments
- Anthropic Claude Ecosystem: Claude API, Claude Code, Claude Agent SDK, Model Context Protocol (MCP)
- Agentic AI Development: AI Agents, Multi-Agent Systems, Agent Orchestration, Tool Calling & Workflow Design
- Prompt & Context Engineering: Prompt Engineering, Context Engineering, Structured Outputs (JSON Schema), AI Validation
- Programming & APIs: Python (required), REST APIs, JSON, Bash/Shell Scripting
- Software Engineering & Architecture: System Design, Solution Architecture, API Design, Code Review, Design Patterns
- Data & Production AI Systems: SQL, Data Extraction, Error Handling, State Management, Human-in-the-Loop Workflows
- DevOps & CI/CD: Git, GitHub, CI/CD Pipelines, Automated Testing, MCP Server Integration
Nice to have
- Exposure to real-world data projects (analytics, engineering, or architecture)
Benefits
- Make an impact by mentoring and contributing to a vibrant, global learning community
- Showcase your expertise and gain recognition for your technical knowledge
- Learn and network with our global community of mentors while staying ahead of the curve on cutting-edge technologies
- Earn additional income with the flexibility to work on your own schedule
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About Udacity
Udacity is now an Accenture company offering a unique and immersive online learning platform, powering corporate technical training in fields such as Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Data Science, Autonomous Systems, Cloud Computing and more. Its rapidly growing global organization is revolutionizing how the enterprise market bridges the talent shortage and skills gaps during their digital transformation journey.
Mission
Forging futures in tech through radical talent transformation in digital technologies
Key facts
- Online education / technical training
- Udacity is now an Accenture company
- Offers an immersive online learning platform
- Powers corporate technical training in AI, Machine Learning, Data Science, Autonomous Systems, Cloud Computing and more
- Regularly launches new projects and seeks experienced mentors as external contractors
Partners & customers
What they value
- Obsess over Outcomes
- Take the Lead
- Embrace Curiosity
- Celebrate the Assist