Lead a high-performing engineering team, growing from ~18 to 35–50 engineers
Set and refine engineering processes, team structure, and technical culture
Guide architectural decisions and system design, particularly for internal tools and platforms
Remain ~10% hands-on through code reviews or direct contributions (primarily in Python)
Support cross-functional collaboration with product, scientific, and compliance teams
Ensure technical excellence in a high-compliance environment (e.g., healthcare or regulatory standards)
Who You Are
Must-Have Qualifications
8+ years of professional experience in software engineering
Previous leadership experience at the Director level or above
Strong development background in Python
Experience scaling engineering teams through periods of growth
Strong process-building and organizational skills in fast-paced environments
Comfortable operating in regulated or highly structured environments
Nice-to-Have Experience
Background in bioinformatics , genetic testing , or healthcare technology
Prior work in compliance-heavy environments (e.g., CAP, CLIA, FDA)
Exposure to front-end engineering or full-stack team dynamics
Hands-on coding contributions alongside team leadership
Experience at both startups and larger companies, particularly during transition / growth phases
Interview Process
Initial Conversation – 30-minute intro with technical leadership
Technical Assessment – Take-home or live coding session
Presentation – Walkthrough of an architectural or leadership challenge
Onsite Interviews – Includes lunch and 2–3 sessions with senior engineering team members
Work Environment
Hybrid schedule : 2–3 days / week onsite in San Francisco
Collaborative office setting with flexibility for top candidates
Mission-driven culture, highly cross-functional, small but growing team
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