Senior Software Engineering Educator - AI Enablement

About the Role

We're hiring a Senior Software Engineering Educator - AI Enablement to join our innovative team at Mercury. In this remote role, you'll play a pivotal part in shaping how our engineers leverage AI tools effectively while maintaining their foundational skills. As a Senior Software Engineering Educator, your mission will be to ensure that AI serves as an accelerant in the engineering process, not a crutch, fostering a culture of excellence across all experience levels.

What You'll Do

• Define and operationalize Mercury's AI-usage guidelines for engineering, clarifying what engineers should use AI for and when to rely on their skills.
• Design structured checkpoints and assessment frameworks to identify when AI reliance is beneficial versus detrimental to foundational skills.
• Create clear triggers for onboarding and training that help engineers understand when they can lean more heavily on AI tools.
• Develop and iterate on AI-aware training materials that balance hand-crafted coding and AI-assisted workflows.
• Collaborate with managers and lead engineers to embed AI-usage norms into growth conversations and performance discussions.
• Establish a mentorship-focused initiative for software engineers, ensuring mentors model thoughtful AI usage alongside strong engineering craft.
• Perform operational tasks that drive adoption, including scheduling, facilitation, and feedback iteration.
• Work closely with training team members and cross-functional partners to enhance broader skill acquisition efforts.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in shipping quality software into production while mentoring peer software engineers.
• Hands-on experience with AI coding tools and a thoughtful perspective on their advantages and limitations.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to provide actionable, direct, and kind feedback.
• Proven ability to turn fuzzy goals into simple, repeatable programs.
• Experience in driving adoption through 1:1 sessions or organizational initiatives.
• A commitment to craftsmanship and healthy engineering habits, including principled AI usage.
• A passion for transforming passive content into engaging, exercise-centric learning resources.
• Familiarity with Haskell is a plus, or a strong willingness to learn.

Nice to Have

• Experience in fintech or SaaS environments.
• Previous roles in educational program design or software engineering training.
• Knowledge of modern software development practices and methodologies.

What We Offer

• Competitive base salary and equity (stock options).
• Comprehensive benefits package including health, wellness, and professional development opportunities.
• Flexible remote work environment with a focus on work-life balance.
• Opportunities for career advancement and skill development.
• A collaborative and innovative team culture.