Engineering Coach – Manager of Researchers

Mento

Engineering Coach providing mentorship and 1:1 coaching to Mento members. Collaborating remotely to empower members in their professional growth and personal fulfillment.

Posted 7/28/2026contractRemote • 🏈 Anywhere in North AmericaLeadWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive expertise in AI/ML, with a strong background in leading technical research teams and a commitment to coaching and mentoring. Capable of utilizing the Mento Platform and Tools to empower members in achieving their goals.

Highest-signal resume keywords

AI/ML ExpertiseTechnical Research LeadershipCoaching ExperiencePublications and PatentsPhD in Relevant Field

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Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills

Theoretical AIApplied AILarge-Scale ModelingComputer ScienceMathematical Sciences

Soft Skills

CommunicationEmpathyGoal Setting

Tools & Technologies

Mento PlatformMento App

Industry Keywords

Health TechSpace TechAI/ML Organizations

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Form 1:1 partnerships with our members to help them identify & track clear goals.
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.
Sharing coaching tools and insights to enhance coaching practices and fulfill our mission of empowering people to thrive in jobs.

Requirements

What you’ll need

15+ years leading technical research teams either at an AI/ML org, health tech, space tech, or an adjacent organization.
Expertise in both theoretical and applied AI/ML, large-scale modeling, computer science or mathematical sciences.
Publications, patents, leadership in top research organizations, and/or a PhD are preferred.
Able to dedicate a minimum of 12+ hours per month to coaching at Mento for the next 24+ months.

Benefits

Comp & perks

On top of a flat hourly rate, we offer select bonuses that incentivizes engagement with our membership and community growth on our platform
Participation in our ICF-certified coach training program to learn Mento’s coaching methodology prior to working with our members.
Earn Continuing Coach Education Units for successfully graduating from the program.