Director of Engineering- Software

DIRECTOR OF ENGINEERING

Hybrid : 3 days onsite in San Francisco

200-250K 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 response s . 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 :

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