Engineering Coach - Manager of Researchers (Director/VP+)

Mento • San Francisco, CA

2d • Remote

About The Position

We are looking for senior leaders in software engineering roles who value learning, growth, and community and who are passionate about developing and coaching people in their field. We are particularly interested in those who have led research engineering teams at high-growth global tech organizations, AI/ML companies, health tech, or fast-scaling startups where technical and organizational complexity intersect. Your background should demonstrate a track record of working with researchers, including those with PHDs, to design, execute, and communicate high-impact outcomes. You have experience navigating in complex, rapidly evolving problem spaces. As a Mento coach, you will form 1:1 partnerships with our members to help them identify & track clear goals, become a better leader, communicate more effectively, problem-solve issues at work, and help them feel happy, fulfilled, and engaged at work and beyond. All Mento coaches, regardless of coaching experience, are required to participate in our ICF-certified coach training program to learn Mento’s coaching methodology prior to working with our members. Our coach training is an immersive, transformational training designed to help you grow as a coach, master the Mento Coaching Methodology, and gain access to proprietary tools that set our coaches apart. This program is ICF-certified, and participants who successfully graduate will earn Continuing Coach Education Units. If you’re ready to elevate your coaching skills, deepen your impact, and become part of a high-impact coaching team, we encourage you to apply and take the next step in your journey!

Requirements

• A director, vice president, or other engineering leader with 15+ years leading technical research teams either at an AI/ML org, healthteach, space tech, or an adjacent organization.
• A strong technical researcher or engineering manager with expertise in both theoretical and applied AI/ML, large-scale modeling, computer science or mathematical sciences
• Someone who wants to turn their people leadership skills into meaningful coaching skills.
• Passionate about helping people advance in the workplace to build fulfilling careers and lives.
• A person who is self-aware, has a high emotional IQ, and who cares about creating a safe space for others to risk being vulnerable.
• Excited about growing your coaching skills, and you bring a growth-mindset to the experience, regardless of how long you have been a coach.
• Comfortable working in a constantly-changing startup environment.
• Able to dedicate a minimum of 12+ hours per month to coaching at Mento for the next 24+ months.
• You must have the capacity to give a minimum of three to five hours per week towards Mento regardless of other commitments and how they may change.
• You are able to work with Mento for a minimum of 24 months in order to build meaningful relationships with our members.
• Candidates must be based in North America or Europe.
• Because this is a part-time growth opportunity, we are looking to hire experienced senior leaders with deep technical research experience who want to expand their coaching skills.

Nice To Haves

• A research leader with publications, patents, leadership in top research organizations, and/or a PhD are preferred

Responsibilities

• Providing 1:1 coaching to Mento members through virtual sessions using the Mento Platform and Tools
• Participating in ongoing training sessions to improve coaching abilities and skills
• Communicating with members via your Mento email or via chat in the Mento App in between sessions
• Being an integral member of the Mento coaching community by sharing coaching tools and insights — helping enhance our coaching practices and fulfill our mission of empowering people to thrive in jobs that they love
• Acting with kindness, respect, and empathy as an ambassador of the Mento community

Benefits

• ICF-certified coach training program
• Continuing Coach Education Units
• Select bonuses that incentivize engagement with our membership and community growth on our platform

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Director
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree