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DIRECTOR OF ENGINEERING

Hybrid: 3 days onsite in San Francisco

200-240K Plus bonus and equity.

Director of Engineering – Lead Innovation in Healthcare Technology

Are you passionate about building cutting-edge software solutions that make a real impact on healthcare? This is a unique opportunity to lead a talented engineering team, drive innovation, and shape the future of genetic and health risk insights.

About the Company:

This start-up is pioneering methods and developing products that help families understand their risk for inherited diseases. By creating a lifetime, on-demand health insights platform , my client empowers individuals with data-driven knowledge about cardiac health, diabetes, cancer risk, and medication responses . With a mission to transform genetic health insights into actionable solutions, they are backed by world-class investors and led by a team with deep experience in healthcare technology.

The Opportunity:

The Director of Engineering will lead the software engineering team, collaborating closely with leadership and product managers to design, build, and optimize software systems . This role is ideal for someone who enjoys technical leadership, strategic planning, and hands-on problem-solving in a fast-paced, innovative environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Work with leadership and stakeholders to plan projects, identify dependencies, and establish timelines .
• Oversee project execution and provide technical guidance to ensure efficient delivery.
• Manage backend engineering teams, including hiring, mentoring, evaluating, and growing talent .
• Implement, monitor, and maintain systems in a regulated environment .
• Ensure system security, reliability, and scalability in collaboration with internal and external teams.
• Lead integration efforts with external partners and healthcare data platforms.
• Balance responsibilities with 60% team management, 30% technical leadership, and 10% hands-on coding .

Skills & Experience You’ll Need to Succeed:

• Strong experience with Python, Django, REST APIs, Linux, system design, and AWS .
• Expertise in modern software development, unit testing, CI/CD, DevOps, logging, and monitoring .
• Familiarity with React, Terraform, Kubernetes, networking, and Docker is a plus.
• Experience in biotech or genetic testing is highly desirable.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-moving start-up environment , balancing scrappy solutions and production-grade development .
• Strong communication and organizational skills , with a pragmatic approach to agile development.

Why Join This Team?

• Make an Impact – Contribute to life-changing healthcare innovations that help individuals and families worldwide.
• Collaborate with the Best – Work alongside experienced leaders who have built successful healthcare companies (Natera, Invitae, Ciitizen).
• Cutting-Edge Technology – Engage with the latest AI-driven, cloud-based healthcare solutions .
• Competitive Compensation – Enjoy a strong salary, equity participation, and benefits (health, dental, vision, 401k).
• Start-up Energy with Stability – A fast-paced, dynamic environment with the backing of top-tier investors.

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