Director, Applied Science and Data Engineering

• Ph.D. or Master's degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Artificial Intelligence, or a related field.
• 8 - 10+ years of experience in applied science, AI/ML development, or data science leadership roles.
• Proven success in both large enterprise environments and startup ecosystems.
• Extensive experience in working with large-scale data sets and deploying AI/ML solutions in production.
• Experience with Generative AI models, LLMs, and NLP technologies.
• Healthcare or mental health industry experience is preferred but not mandatory.
• Proficient in Python, TensorFlow, PyTorch, or similar frameworks. Strong background in data engineering, feature engineering, and ML model deployment.
• Demonstrated ability to lead, inspire, and scale diverse teams, with a strong focus on mentorship and talent development.
• Exceptional at translating complex technical concepts into clear, actionable insights for stakeholders across the organization.

The anticipated salary range for this role is $200,000 - $250,000. Final compensation will be determined based on a variety of factors, including relevant experience, skills, education, and past performance. In addition to base salary, this position may also be eligible for a variable bonus and equity.

As leaders in redesigning behavioral health, we walk the walk with our employees' benefits. We want the experience of working at SonderMind to accelerate people’s careers and enrich their lives, so we focus on meeting SonderMinders wherever they are and supporting them in all facets of their lives and work.

Our benefits include:

• A commitment to fostering flexible hybrid work
• A generous PTO policy with a minimum of three weeks off per year
• Free therapy coverage benefits to ensure our employees have access to the care they need (must be enrolled in our medical plans to participate)
• Competitive Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage with plans to meet every need, including HSA ($1,100 company contribution) and FSA options
• Employer-paid short-term, long-term disability, life & AD&D to cover life's unexpected events. Not only that, we also cover the difference in salary for up to seven (7) weeks of short-term disability leave (after the required waiting period) should you need to use it.
• Eight weeks of paid Parental Leave (if the parent also qualifies for STD, this benefit is in addition, which allows between 8-16 weeks of paid leave)
• 401K retirement plan with 100% matching which immediately vests on up to 4% of base salary
• Travel to Denver 1x a year for annual Shift gathering
• Fourteen (14) company holidays
• Company Shutdown between Christmas and New Years
• Supplemental life insurance, pet insurance coverage, commuter benefits and more!

This position will be an ongoing recruitment process and will be open until filled.

SonderMind does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices based on race, color, creed, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, religion, veteran and military status, marital status, registered domestic partner status, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition (including genetic information or characteristics), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.