Director, Software Engineering

This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of a partner company. We are currently looking for a Director of Software Engineering in United States.

In this senior engineering leadership role, you will guide the development of mission-critical, cloud-native platforms that enable clinicians to access and act on essential genetic and diagnostic data. You will lead a sizable engineering organization responsible for building provider-facing portals and interoperability systems that directly impact patient care workflows. This role combines hands-on technical depth with organizational leadership, requiring the ability to shape architecture, improve delivery performance, and scale engineering excellence across teams. You will play a key role in integrating modern technologies, including AI-driven capabilities, into healthcare workflows to improve clinical decision-making. Operating in a highly regulated and high-stakes environment, you will ensure systems meet stringent security, compliance, and reliability standards. This is a high-impact opportunity for a leader who thrives at the intersection of software engineering, healthcare innovation, and scalable platform design.

Accountabilities

• Lead and scale a software engineering organization of approximately 50 engineers, ensuring high performance, alignment, and technical excellence.
• Define and evolve the architecture of distributed, cloud-native systems built on AWS to support scalable healthcare platform capabilities.
• Improve engineering delivery predictability, velocity, and production quality through process optimization and technical leadership.
• Drive the integration of generative AI and automation capabilities into provider workflows and internal development processes.
• Enhance SDLC efficiency by promoting AI-assisted development tools and modern engineering practices across teams.
• Ensure all systems meet strict healthcare security, privacy, and regulatory compliance requirements.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align engineering execution with product goals and clinical workflow needs.
• Maintain strong oversight of code quality, system reliability, and production performance across all services.
• Provide hands-on architectural and technical guidance when needed, including deep dives into code and system design.
  
  

Requirements

• 10+ years of software engineering experience with a strong technical foundation in modern software development.
• 5+ years of experience leading large engineering organizations (50-150 engineers), including managing managers.
• Strong expertise in modern web technologies such as React, TypeScript, APIs, and scalable backend systems.
• Extensive experience designing and operating AWS-based cloud architectures at scale.
• Proven experience deploying AI or generative AI solutions in production environments.
• Strong track record of delivering high-quality software consistently in fast-paced environments.
• Ability to balance strategic leadership with hands-on technical involvement when required.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to align engineering, product, and cross-functional stakeholders.
• Pragmatic, data-driven decision-making style with strong ownership and execution focus.
• Experience in regulated environments, ideally healthcare or similarly complex domains.
  
  

Benefits

• Competitive salary range: $220,300 - $275,400 USD annually (Remote USA)
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage
• Life and disability insurance benefits
• 401(k) retirement savings plan
• Paid time off, holidays, and parental leave (including pregnancy and bonding leave)
• Fertility and family-building support benefits
• Free access to genetic testing and additional employee health programs
• Commuter and wellness benefits
• Strong focus on professional growth within a mission-driven, innovation-oriented environment
• Inclusive workplace culture committed to diversity, equity, and employee development.
  
  

How Jobgether Works

We use an AI-powered matching process to ensure your application is reviewed quickly, objectively, and fairly against the role's core requirements. Our system identifies the top-fitting candidates, and this shortlist is then shared directly with the hiring company. The final decision and next steps (interviews, assessments) are managed by their internal team.

We appreciate your interest and wish you the best!

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