SDE SME - Software Development & System Designs

About the Role:

• Were looking for a passionate and experienced Software Development Engineer who
• brings deep expertise in Software Engineering, System Design, and Scalable
• Architecture. This role is perfect for someone who not only enjoys building robust systems but also finds purpose in mentoring the next generation of engineers.

As part of our Computer Science Department, youll blend real-world engineering experience with academic impact. Youll design and deliver courses on Software Development, System Design, Data Structures & Algorithms, and other core computer science subjects. Youll also play a key role in shaping the curriculum, mentoring students, and collaborating with academic and industry partners to ensure our programs stay aligned with the latest technologies and best practices.

Key Responsibilities:

• ● Course Development & Delivery: Design and teach engaging lectures and
• practical sessions covering Software Development, System Design, OOP, Design
• Patterns, and Distributed Systems.
• ● Lab Management: Lead coding and design labs where students can apply
• theoretical concepts through hands-on exercises.
• ● Technical Mentorship: Guide students through complete project lifecycles — from
• requirements and architecture to development, testing, and deployment.
• ● Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work with faculty, industry mentors, and curriculum designers to keep our software engineering courses relevant and forward-
• looking.
• ● Academic Excellence & Student Success: Provide mentorship, review projects,
• and support student growth through feedback and structured assessments.
• ● Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate with university leadership and industry
• partners to drive innovation in teaching and curriculum development.
• ● Research & Innovation: Motivate students to explore research areas, open-
• source contributions, and new technologies through projects and collaborations.

Qualifications and Requirements:

• 1-2 years of professional experience as a Software Engineer or Architect, with a

focus on System Design and Scalable Application Development.

• Strong proficiency in one or more backend languages such as Java, Python, Go,

C++, or Node.js.

• In-depth understanding of software architecture principles, including

microservices, APIs, caching, database design, concurrency, and cloud

computing.

• Solid foundation in Data Structures, Algorithms, and Design Patterns.

• Ability to explain complex engineering concepts in a clear, structured, and

approachable way.

• Comfortable teaching both theoretical concepts and hands-on implementation in

system design.

Good to Have:

• Prior experience teaching or mentoring in universities, bootcamps, or corporate

training programs.

• Familiarity with modern teaching tools and project-based learning methodologies.
• Experience in architecting large-scale systems, cloud infrastructure (AWS, Azure, or

GCP), or distributed computing frameworks.

• Contributions to open-source projects, technical blogs, or developer communities.