Job Details

Engineering Director

$200,000 - $240,000 Base + Equity

About the Company

Join a mission-driven biotech company committed to revolutionizing health solutions with state-of-the-art technology. Our team is fueled by a passion for harnessing data and advanced engineering to create impactful healthcare products in a dynamic and collaborative environment.

About the Role

We are looking for an Engineering Director to lead our software engineering efforts. In this pivotal role, you will collaborate closely with leadership and product teams to design, develop, and implement scalable software systems. The ideal candidate will possess a solid technical foundation, strong leadership abilities, and a knack for thriving within a fast-paced startup environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with leadership, product, and engineering teams to set project goals, identify dependencies, and establish timelines.
• Provide technical oversight and strategic direction for engineering initiatives.
• Manage and mentor backend engineering teams, including hiring, evaluating, and supporting team development.
• Oversee system implementation, maintenance, security, and upgrades in a regulated environment.
• Ensure high system availability, security, and seamless integration with external partners.
• Allocate time effectively across management (60%), technical leadership (30%), and hands-on coding (10%).

Must-Have Qualifications

• Strong experience with Python, Django, REST APIs, Linux, system design, and AWS.
• Deep understanding of modern software development practices, including unit testing, CI/CD, DevOps, logging, and monitoring.
• Proven experience managing engineering teams in a startup or fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills with familiarity in Agile methodologies.
• Ability to balance innovative solutions with production-grade systems, adapting to changing priorities.
• Previous experience in biotech, healthcare, or genetic testing environments.

Nice-to-Have Qualifications

• Familiarity with React, Terraform, Kubernetes, networking, and Docker.
• Experience leading teams in a regulated industry.

Seize the opportunity to work with a dedicated team committed to enhancing lives through technology while contributing to a growing and dynamic company.