- *AUTONOMOUS ENGINEERING COLLEGE**
- *Technical Trainer – Placement Excellence**
Training \& Placement Cell \| Skill Development Division
Role Purpose
As an autonomous institution, we hold ourselves to higher standards of outcomes. This role is mission\-critical: you will be the primary force that transforms raw engineering talent into placement\-ready professionals. You are not a faculty member — you are a career accelerator. Your success is measured solely by how many students walk into top companies and succeed.
Position Details
Position Title
Technical Trainer – Placement Excellence
Department
Training \& Placement / Skill Development Cell
Reporting To
Head of Training \& Placement / Director (Academics)
Employment Type
Full\-Time
Location
Campus (On\-site, Hyderabad)
Experience Required
4 – 7 Years (Placement\-focused preferred)
Compensation
Commensurate with experience \& placement outcomes
Core Mandate: Placement\-First Training Philosophy
Unlike traditional academic roles, this position exists exclusively to drive placement outcomes. Every training session, every module, and every assessment must be reverse\-engineered from one question: What does it take for our student to clear a top company's hiring process?
- *Phase 1: Foundation Bootcamp (Semester 5–6\)**
- Intensive DSA with company\-pattern problem solving (LeetCode Top 150, GFG Must\-Do)
- Core CS: DBMS, OS, CN — taught through actual interview question banks
- Programming proficiency in Python and Java with focus on clean, testable code
- Aptitude \& logical reasoning — tied directly to company\-specific test formats
- *Phase 2: Company Readiness (Semester 7\)**
- Role\-specific tracks: SDE, Data Analyst, IT Ops, Cloud, Product (separated by student interest)
- Company\-mapped preparation: FAANG, service companies (TCS/Infosys/Wipro), mid\-tier product firms
- Live mock assessments simulating actual platforms: AMCAT, CoCubes, HackerRank, Mettl
- HR round coaching, group discussions, and presentation skills
- *Phase 3: Placement Season Execution (Semester 8\)**
- Real\-time resume review and LinkedIn profile optimization before each drive
- Pre\-drive briefings: company background, typical question patterns, panel expectations
- Post\-interview debriefs: document what was asked, update preparation material
- Continued coaching for students who miss early opportunities
Key Responsibilities
- *Technical Training Delivery**
- Design and deliver structured training programs across: C, C\+\+, Java, Python, DSA, SQL, OS, CN, Web Technologies, AI/ML basics
- Maintain a living problem bank mapped to company\-wise difficulty levels
- Run weekly coding sprints on HackerRank, LeetCode, CodeChef — track individual improvement
- Deliver at least 2 domain\-deep workshops per month (System Design, ML Basics, Cloud 101, etc.)
- *Placement Pipeline Management**
- Maintain and regularly update a student readiness dashboard (placement score per student)
- Identify at\-risk students (low scores, poor attendance) and initiate targeted intervention plans
- Coordinate with the Placement Officer on company drives: scheduling, eligibility mapping, slot allocation
- Conduct pre\-placement orientation for every company visit — tailor it to that company's profile
- Track post\-placement follow\-ups: offer letter status, joining confirmation, any issues
- *Content \& Curriculum Development**
- Build a centralized digital resource hub: topic\-wise notes, video links, practice sheets
- Develop and maintain an Assessment Bank with 500\+ questions tagged by company, topic, difficulty
- Create semester\-wise training calendar with clear milestones and deliverables
- Update content every 6 months based on recruiter feedback and changing interview patterns
- *Industry Connect \& Intelligence**
- Maintain relationships with at least 5 HR/Tech contacts at active recruiting companies
- Attend campus recruitment events, tech fests, and HR conclaves to stay current
- Invite industry professionals for guest lectures, mock interviews, and panel reviews (≥4/semester)
- Collect and analyze post\-placement feedback from placed students to refine training
- *Mentoring \& Student Support**
- Assign and track individual mentoring for all final\-year students
- Conduct bi\-weekly one\-on\-one sessions with struggling students
- Support students in building portfolios: GitHub, Kaggle, personal projects, certifications
- Guide students on higher education options (GATE, GRE, MBA) as an alternate track
Required Qualifications
- B.Tech / M.Tech in CSE, IT, AI \& ML, Data Science, ECE, or a related discipline
- Strong coding proficiency in at least two of: C, C\+\+, Java, Python
- Deep conceptual knowledge of DSA, DBMS, Operating Systems, and Computer Networks
- Proven ability to explain complex concepts in simple, engaging ways
- Demonstrated ability to drive measurable outcomes — placement rates, student progress
- Excellent communication, presentation, and one\-on\-one mentoring skills
Preferred Qualifications
- Prior experience as a Placement Trainer, Coding Instructor, or Software Developer with mentoring exposure
- Hands\-on experience preparing students for mass recruiting drives (TCS NQT, Infosys InfyTQ, Wipro NLTH, etc.)
- Certifications in Java (Oracle), Python (PCEP/PCAP), AWS, GCP, Azure, Data Science, or similar
- Active profiles on coding platforms with demonstrable problem\-solving history
- Experience with Learning Management Systems (LMS), assessment tools, or EdTech platforms
- Familiarity with ATS systems and modern recruitment processes
Key Skills Profile
- *Technical \& Strategic Skills**
- *Interpersonal \& Execution Skills**
Technical Depth (DSA, CS Core, Coding)
Mock Interview Facilitation
Placement Intelligence (company patterns)
Student Motivation \& Coaching
Curriculum \& Assessment Design
Content Creation \& Documentation
Data\-Driven Progress Tracking
Platform Expertise (LeetCode, HackerRank etc.)
Aptitude \& Reasoning Training
Soft Skills \& Communication Training
Industry Relationship Management
Resume \& Portfolio Development
What Sets This Role Apart
- *Traditional Trainer Role**
- *This Role (Placement\-First)**
Delivers syllabus\-based content
Delivers company\-mapped, outcome\-based content
Assessed on attendance \& delivery
Assessed on student placement outcomes
Minimal industry interaction
Active industry connect is mandatory
Generic assessments
Platform\-simulated, company\-specific tests
Works independently
Works in sync with Placement Officer \& Faculty
Training Infrastructure \& Support Provided
- Dedicated smart classroom with coding lab (60\+ systems)
- Institutional access to HackerRank for Work, LeetCode Premium, and Coursera for campus
- Full budget for certification exam fees for trainers and high\-performing students
- Administrative support for scheduling, attendance, and reporting
- Direct line to Placement Officer and senior management for industry outreach
- Applications invited from results\-driven training professionals committed to student career success.*
- *Training \& Placement Cell \| Autonomous Engineering College, Hyderabad**
Job Type: Full\-time
Pay: ₹60,000\.00 \- ₹75,000\.00 per month
Ability to commute/relocate
- Hyderabad, Telangana: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
Application Question(s)
- Do you have 1 to 5 years of relevant technical training experience Placement?
Education
Experience
- Relevant: 4 years (Required)
Location
- Hyderabad, Telangana (Preferred)
Work Location: In person