AUTONOMOUS ENGINEERING COLLEGE
JOB DESCRIPTION
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
Field
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
