San Francisco, CA · On-site
$68.88 - $137.76/hr
Formation Software Engineering Mentor Remote · Contractor Flexible opportunity to mentor software engineers. About Formation We are on a mission to build a more equitable world by helping people ...
San Francisco, CA · On-site
$68.88 - $137.76/hr
Formation Software Engineering Mentor Remote · Contractor Flexible opportunity to mentor software engineers. About Formation We are on a mission to build a more equitable world by helping people ...
San Diego, CA · On-site
$155K - $190K/yr
Hire, mentor, and manage a team of embedded software and cryptographic engineers, fostering technical growth, accountability, and high performance. * Drive Software Development Excellence: Establish ...
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San Diego, CA · On-site
$155K - $190K/yr
Hire, mentor, and manage a team of embedded software and cryptographic engineers, fostering technical growth, accountability, and high performance. * Drive Software Development Excellence: Establish ...
San Diego, CA · On-site
$155K - $190K/yr
Hire, mentor, and manage a team of embedded software and cryptographic engineers, fostering technical growth, accountability, and high performance. * Drive Software Development Excellence: Establish ...
San Diego, CA · On-site
$155K - $190K/yr
Hire, mentor, and manage a team of embedded software and cryptographic engineers, fostering technical growth, accountability, and high performance. * Drive Software Development Excellence: Establish ...
Torrance, CA · On-site
$132K - $183K/yr
Lead, mentor, and develop a team of software engineers, providing technical guidance, performance management, and career development support. * Establish priorities, coordinate resources, and drive ...
Torrance, CA · On-site
$132K - $183K/yr
Lead, mentor, and develop a team of software engineers, providing technical guidance, performance management, and career development support. * Establish priorities, coordinate resources, and drive ...
Lead, mentor, and develop a team of software engineers, providing technical guidance, performance management, and career development support. * Establish priorities, coordinate resources, and drive ...
Lead, mentor, and develop a team of software engineers, providing technical guidance, performance management, and career development support. * Establish priorities, coordinate resources, and drive ...
Los Angeles, CA · On-site +1
$186K - $282K/yr
Lead, manage, mentor, and develop teams of managers, software engineers, and quality engineers to grow your team members' career paths. * Recruit, hire, and retain software engineering staff by ...
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Los Angeles, CA · On-site +1
$186K - $282K/yr
Lead, manage, mentor, and develop teams of managers, software engineers, and quality engineers to grow your team members' career paths. * Recruit, hire, and retain software engineering staff by ...
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Los Angeles, CA · On-site +1
$186K - $282K/yr
Lead, manage, mentor, and develop teams of managers, software engineers, and quality engineers to grow your team members' career paths. * Recruit, hire, and retain software engineering staff by ...
Los Angeles, CA · On-site +1
$186K - $282K/yr
Lead, manage, mentor, and develop teams of managers, software engineers, and quality engineers to grow your team members' career paths. * Recruit, hire, and retain software engineering staff by ...
Los Angeles, CA · On-site
$218 - $296/hr
Lead, mentor, and manage the flight software engineering team, fostering a collaborative and high-performance culture. * Drive the technical strategy and execution for the development, integration ...
Los Angeles, CA · On-site
$218 - $296/hr
Lead, mentor, and manage the flight software engineering team, fostering a collaborative and high-performance culture. * Drive the technical strategy and execution for the development, integration ...
San Francisco, CA · On-site
$70 - $90/hr
About Beacon Software Beacon is acquiring and operating a portfolio of vertical SaaS companies ... Direct mentorship from senior engineers and the Beacon CTO. * Real ownership. You will ship code ...
San Francisco, CA · On-site
$70 - $90/hr
About Beacon Software Beacon is acquiring and operating a portfolio of vertical SaaS companies ... Direct mentorship from senior engineers and the Beacon CTO. * Real ownership. You will ship code ...
Irvine, CA · On-site
$223K - $260K/yr
The Director of Software Engineering reports to Director of Product Development and leads Diality ... Recruit, develop, mentor, and retain high-performing engineering leaders and technical staff while ...
Irvine, CA · On-site
$223K - $260K/yr
The Director of Software Engineering reports to Director of Product Development and leads Diality ... Recruit, develop, mentor, and retain high-performing engineering leaders and technical staff while ...
Irvine, CA · Hybrid
$223K - $260K/yr
The Director of Software Engineering reports to Director of Product Development and leads Diality ... Recruit, develop, mentor, and retain high-performing engineering leaders and technical staff while ...
Irvine, CA · Hybrid
$223K - $260K/yr
The Director of Software Engineering reports to Director of Product Development and leads Diality ... Recruit, develop, mentor, and retain high-performing engineering leaders and technical staff while ...
San Francisco, CA · On-site +1
$298K/yr
Sr. Director, Software Engineering - Finance Tech As a Capital One Senior Director of Software ... Mentor and guide the professional and technical development of engineers on your team. * Work with ...
San Francisco, CA · On-site +1
$298K/yr
Sr. Director, Software Engineering - Finance Tech As a Capital One Senior Director of Software ... Mentor and guide the professional and technical development of engineers on your team. * Work with ...
THE ROLE As a Software Engineering Manager, you will lead a high-performing team dedicated to ... Elevate the organization's collective capability by mentoring senior and staff-level engineers ...
THE ROLE As a Software Engineering Manager, you will lead a high-performing team dedicated to ... Elevate the organization's collective capability by mentoring senior and staff-level engineers ...
Reporting to the Director of Program Engineering, the Flight Software Engineering Manager will be involved in all aspects of a spacecraft's lifetime, with an in-depth vision to guide and mentor ...
Reporting to the Director of Program Engineering, the Flight Software Engineering Manager will be involved in all aspects of a spacecraft's lifetime, with an in-depth vision to guide and mentor ...
Software Engineering Manager Company: The Boeing Company The Boeing Company is looking for a ... mentorship, and support to team members * 3+ years of experience leading projects and/or ...
Software Engineering Manager Company: The Boeing Company The Boeing Company is looking for a ... mentorship, and support to team members * 3+ years of experience leading projects and/or ...
San Francisco, CA · On-site
$96.43/hr
Receive guidance from an experienced software engineering mentor, and collaborate one-on-one with ... teammates within your pod What You\'ll Bring * Currently pursuing a Bachelor\'s or Master\'s degree ...
San Francisco, CA · On-site
$96.43/hr
Receive guidance from an experienced software engineering mentor, and collaborate one-on-one with ... teammates within your pod What You\'ll Bring * Currently pursuing a Bachelor\'s or Master\'s degree ...
Software Engineering Manager Company: The Boeing Company The Boeing Company is looking for a ... mentorship, and support to team members * 3+ years of experience leading projects and/or ...
Software Engineering Manager Company: The Boeing Company The Boeing Company is looking for a ... mentorship, and support to team members * 3+ years of experience leading projects and/or ...
Redwood City, CA · On-site
$253K - $309K/yr
Software Engineering This position will lead a team of highly skilled software engineers, providing ... Build and lead a high-performing engineering team, including hiring, onboarding, mentoring, and ...
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Redwood City, CA · On-site
$253K - $309K/yr
Software Engineering This position will lead a team of highly skilled software engineers, providing ... Build and lead a high-performing engineering team, including hiring, onboarding, mentoring, and ...
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They are seeking an experienced Flight Software Engineering Manager to oversee flight software engineers, manage scheduling and resource planning, and provide technical mentorship while contributing ...
They are seeking an experienced Flight Software Engineering Manager to oversee flight software engineers, manage scheduling and resource planning, and provide technical mentorship while contributing ...
About Beacon Software Beacon is acquiring and operating a portfolio of vertical SaaS companies ... Direct mentorship from senior engineers and the Beacon CTO. * Real ownership. You will ship code ...
About Beacon Software Beacon is acquiring and operating a portfolio of vertical SaaS companies ... Direct mentorship from senior engineers and the Beacon CTO. * Real ownership. You will ship code ...
A Software Engineering Mentor guides and supports aspiring or junior engineers in developing their technical and professional skills. They provide advice on coding best practices, career growth, problem-solving, and industry trends. Mentors may work in companies, bootcamps, or as independent advisors. Their role includes code reviews, mock interviews, and personalized feedback to help mentees succeed in their careers.
As a Software Engineering Mentor, your daily responsibilities often include guiding less-experienced engineers through code reviews, facilitating technical discussions, and providing one-on-one coaching or troubleshooting support. You may also prepare and lead learning sessions, develop technical resources, and help set personal development goals for your mentees. Collaboration is key, as you'll work closely with diverse teams to identify learning opportunities and ensure mentees are progressing within project timelines. This role allows you to directly impact team productivity and help shape the technical skills and careers of aspiring engineers.
To thrive as a Software Engineering Mentor, you need deep programming expertise, hands-on software development experience, and a proven ability to guide others in best engineering practices. Familiarity with version control systems like Git, agile project management tools, and modern software development frameworks is highly valued, as are certifications in relevant programming languages or agile methodologies. Strong communication, patience, and active listening skills help mentors provide constructive feedback and foster growth in mentees. These qualities are essential for building trust, effectively transferring knowledge, and helping others overcome real-world software engineering challenges.
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Flexible opportunity to mentor software engineers.
About FormationWe are on a mission to build a more equitable world by helping people from all backgrounds gain the skills they need to land roles they love. We are re‑inventing education by throwing out the one‑size‑fits‑all curriculum and replacing it with AI that is able to pinpoint personal areas of weakness and dynamically schedule mentorship based on each learner’s performance, calendar availability and unique learning goals. Our AI platform powers our flagship Engineering Fellowship, helping engineers from non‑traditional and historically underrepresented backgrounds get hired at the world’s top tech companies. In 2026 so far, we helped our engineers increase their compensation by an average of over $87K. We have over 400 active engineers on the platform and are growing fast.
DescriptionWe are seeking engineering mentors for our exceptional Fellows, and we’d love to hear from you! Formation is an adaptive mentorship Platform to help experienced engineers from all walks of life land super impactful roles and level up their career trajectory.
This is not a full‑time position.
Mentorship is super flexible — you can ramp up or down and conduct sessions on your own schedule — and our mentors are a huge part of our Fellows’ success. The average placed Fellow increased their total compensation by over $100K a year and in 2024 — around 75% have placed at top tier tech companies.
QUALIFICATIONS:
We are currently looking for a mentors who:
PAYMENT AND LOGISTICS:
YOUR IMPACT
We are so proud to say our bar is high and our program works! If you’d like to get a snapshot of our Fellow outcomes in H1 of this year, check out this link!
We also feature several Fellow stories on our website, like Sofie, who went from a video game startup to a senior engineering role at Meta.
