Director, Product Engineering

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Remote US (East Coast preferred).Full-TimeDirector
Salary160,000 - 240,000 USD per year
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Job Details

Experience
12+ years’ experience; 5+ years in leadership roles managing software engineering teams.
Required Skills
AgileArtificial IntelligenceMachine LearningQA AutomationCI/CDDevOps

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree in healthcare, life sciences, computer science, business, or related field preferred.
  • Progressive engineering leadership experience that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the job (comparable to 12+ years’ experience)
  • 5+ years in leadership roles managing software engineering teams.
  • Experience leading engineering teams in a product-driven, customer-centric environment.
  • Background in healthcare, clinical research, life sciences, or related regulated industries (desirable but not required).
  • Proven success in establishing new functions or scaling early-stage engineering teams within large, complex organizations.
  • Proven experience driving large-scale digital transformations and building robust, scalable platforms.
  • Demonstrated expertise in modern software development practices, cloud technologies, microservices architecture, DevOps practices, and security frameworks.
  • Strong track record in talent development, mentoring, and building high-performing teams.
  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills, able to clearly articulate complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
  • Able to communicate, receive, and understand information and ideas with diverse groups of people in a comprehensible and reasonable manner.
  • Able to work upright and stationary for typical working hours.
  • Ability to use and learn standard office equipment and technology with proficiency.
  • Able to perform successfully under pressure while prioritizing and handling multiple projects or activities.

Responsibilities

  • Define and implement strategic technical direction and engineering best practices.
  • Foster a culture of quality, accountability, innovation, and continuous improvement within the engineering teams.
  • Oversee the architecture and technical decisions, ensuring solutions are scalable, secure, and align with the organization’s long-term vision.
  • Stay abreast of AI and machine learning technologies to optimize engineering workflows, enhance developer productivity and streamline development processes.
  • Recruit, mentor, and retain high-performing engineering talent.
  • Drive career development, set clear performance objectives, and establish a supportive environment for professional growth.
  • Lead the adoption and execution of modern software development methodologies (e.g., Agile, CI/CD, DevOps, Cloud-native practices).
  • Establish robust QA practices, including automation and testing strategies, to ensure delivery of reliable and high-quality software products.
  • Collaborate closely with stakeholders to ensure alignment on product goals, timelines, and deliverables.
  • Manage budgets, resource planning, and vendor relationships related to engineering activities.
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