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Director of Engineering

Director of Engineering

HarnhamSan Francisco, CA, United States
12 hours ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Overview

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.
  • Seniorities and Employment

  • Seniority level : Director
  • Employment type : Full-time
  • Job function : Biotechnolgy Research, Research Services, and Health and Human Services
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