Engineering Coach (Director/VP)

Join Mento as an Engineering Coach (Director/VP) in the United States, leading senior software engineering teams at high‑growth tech firms. This senior role blends strategic leadership with hands‑on coaching to drive technical excellence and organizational growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Mentor and develop engineering managers and senior engineers across infrastructure, platform, security, and ML/AI domains.
• Design and implement learning pathways, career frameworks, and community initiatives that foster continuous growth.
• Partner with executive leadership to align engineering strategy with business objectives and scaling goals.
• Drive best‑practice adoption in architecture, DevOps, and AI/ML pipelines while ensuring high reliability and security.
• Lead cross‑functional initiatives that simplify complex technical challenges and improve delivery speed.

Required Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in software engineering leadership, preferably as Director, VP, or Head of Engineering.
• Proven track record scaling engineering organizations in high‑growth tech, AI/ML, or fast‑scaling startups.
• Deep understanding of infrastructure, platform services, security, or machine‑learning engineering.
• Strong coaching mindset with a passion for building talent and inclusive engineering cultures.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to influence senior stakeholders.

What We Offer

• Competitive annual salary of $84,207.70
• Opportunity to shape engineering culture at a mission‑driven company.
• Flexible remote‑first work environment.
• Professional development budget and access to cutting‑edge AI/ML resources.

Frequently Asked Questions

What type of companies is Mento looking for experience in?

Mento prefers candidates who have led engineering teams at high‑growth tech organizations, AI/ML companies, or fast‑scaling startups.

Is remote work possible for this position?

Yes, Mento offers a flexible remote‑first work environment for the Engineering Coach role.

What is the annual salary for this role?

The position offers a fixed annual salary of $84,207.70.