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

Mento•New York, NY

10h•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! At Mento, we invite new coaches to join us on a rolling basis. The time frame on which we add new coaches is based on the particular needs of our clients and their teams. Our Hiring Philosophy: All new Mento coaches are required to participate and graduate from our ICF certified coach training program: Mento Coaching 101. This training is rigorous, and our goal is that all participants are able to be matched with members soon after they complete it. We want to make sure that we are both setting our coaches up for success and respecting everyone’s time. Therefore, we hire based on incoming member demand. While we are constantly looking and interviewing for the best coaches to join our team, we will only send offers to candidates for whom we have an immediate need. Candidates who receive a YES from Mento after the interview process will either be sent an offer to join the next monthly Coaching 101 training or be added to our coach shortlist to join us when the demand is there.

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.

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

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