Research Engineer/Research Scientist

Mento

Research Engineer/Research Scientist Coach providing research coaching to Mento members through virtual sessions. Seeking talent with AI/ML expertise and a strong academic background to guide members to fulfill their career goals.

Posted 7/28/2026contractRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLeadWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in technical research leadership, particularly in AI/ML and large-scale modeling, while effectively coaching individuals to enhance their professional growth. Exhibits strong emotional intelligence and a commitment to creating supportive environments for personal and career development.

Highest-signal resume keywords

15+ Years Experience Leading Technical Research TeamsExpertise in AI/ML and Large-Scale ModelingPublications and Patents in ResearchCoaching Experience with Growth MindsetHigh Emotional Intelligence

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Hard Skills

Technical Research LeadershipAI/ML ExpertiseLarge-Scale ModelingComputer ScienceMathematical Sciences

Soft Skills

EmpathyKindnessRespectSelf-AwarenessGrowth Mindset

Tools & Technologies

Mento PlatformMento App

Certifications & Qualifications

Coaching Certification

Industry Keywords

Technology IndustryResearch OrganizationsCoaching Practices

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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

Requirements

What you’ll need

15+ years experience leading technical research teams either at or adjacent to the technology industry.
A strong technical researcher or engineer with expertise in both theoretical and applied AI/ML, large-scale modeling, computer science or mathematical sciences
A research leader with publications, patents, leadership in top research organizations, and/or a PhD are preferred
You are a leader with relevant experience coaching individuals (coaching certification is a plus but not required).
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, who 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.

Benefits

Comp & perks

This is a contract position in which coaches are paid per hour.
On top of a flat hourly rate, we offer select bonuses that incentivizes engagement with our membership and community growth on our platform
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.