Job Details

Overview

Director of Engineering at a biotech company in the San Francisco Bay Area (2-3 days per week). Base pay range: $200,000 - $240,000 per year, with equity offered. This is a fast-paced, early-stage environment that values collaboration, agility, and impact.

About the Company: A mission-driven biotech company dedicated to developing innovative health solutions through cutting-edge technology. The team leverages data and advanced engineering to create meaningful healthcare products.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with leadership, product, and engineering teams to define project goals, identify dependencies, and establish timelines.
• Provide technical oversight and strategic direction for engineering projects.
• Manage and mentor backend engineering teams, including hiring, evaluating, and supporting team development.
• Oversee system implementation, maintenance, security, and upgrades in a regulated environment.
• Ensure high system availability, security, and seamless integration with external partners.
• Allocate time across management (60%), technical leadership (30%), and hands-on coding (10%).

Must-Have Qualifications

• Strong experience with Python, Django, REST APIs, Linux, system design, and AWS.
• Deep knowledge of modern software development practices, including unit testing, CI/CD, DevOps, logging, and monitoring.
• Experience managing engineering teams in a startup or fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills with familiarity in Agile methodologies.
• Ability to balance scrappy solutions with production-grade systems, adapting to changing priorities.
• Previous experience in biotech, healthcare, or genetic testing environments.

Nice-to-Have Qualifications

• Familiarity with React, Terraform, Kubernetes, networking, and Docker.
• Experience leading teams in a regulated industry.

Role Details

• Seniority level: Director
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Management and Engineering
• Industries: Biotechnology, Health and Human Services, and Public Health