Program Advisor

Interview Kickstart is a premier career transformation platform turbocharging tech careers through AI upskilling.

Founded in 2014 in Santa Clara by Soham Mehta, ex-Box Engineering Leader, and Ryan Valles, a transformative P&L leader and former CEO with a track record of scaling ventures, Interview Kickstarts vision is to help every tech professional thrive in today’s fast-evolving tech industry.

With 40+ domain-specific courses—from foundational Machine Learning and Generative AI to Agentic AI, System Design, and DSA—Interview Kickstart equips engineers, PMs, data professionals, and tech leaders to accelerate their careers. Its 600+ instructors—industry practitioners, hiring managers, and senior engineers from FAANG+ companies—bring real-world insight and cutting-edge expertise into every classroom.

Beyond upskilling, Interview Kickstart offers end-to-end career support. Personalized mock interviews, resume and LinkedIn branding, career coaching, salary negotiation guidance, and performance-based job referrals ensure that your AI upskilling translates into real career breakthroughs. Over 25,000 professionals have already advanced their careers through Interview Kickstart.

Recognized by TIME x Statista and GSV 150 as a top EdTech company, Interview Kickstart is the go-to platform for tech professionals looking to future-proof their careers in the age of AI.

What does the role entail?

• Connecting with customers to understand their needs and challenges as they prepare for upcoming tech interviews.
• Providing guidance and support to candidates on course selection and prerequisites.
• Effectively communicating product offerings and how they align with candidate goals.
• Offering personalized strategies and resources to help candidates succeed.
• Maintaining relationships with candidates throughout their preparation journey.
• Tracking candidate progress and providing feedback for improvement.
• Staying abreast of industry trends and interview processes to provide the most relevant advice.
• Contributing to developing training materials and resources for candidates.

What could excite you?

• Complete ownership; there is minimal management and extreme autonomy
• High pedigree, high calibre team
• Contribute directly to the success of the business & the top-line impact
• Top-of-the-line compensation

Requirements

• BE (Preferably Computer science), MCA preferred.
• 1 - 5 Years of experience in a customer-facing or advisor role, preferably in education or career services.
• Strong understanding of technical interview processes and preparation strategies.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Ability to build rapport with customers and provide tailored support.
• Experience with CRM software and managing candidate databases.