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Function Health · 12 hours ago

Engineering Manager

United States

Full-time

Remote

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

12+ years exp

Function Health is focused on empowering individuals to live healthier lives through innovative technology. They are seeking an Engineering Manager to lead and grow their engineering team, guiding technical execution and fostering an environment of innovation while collaborating closely with product and design teams.

Health CareHealth DiagnosticsMedicalPersonal Health

Responsibilities

Recruit, mentor, and develop world-class engineers, fostering an environment of collaboration, ownership, and continuous learning

Set the technical vision for projects while ensuring best practices in scalability, performance, and security. Guide the team in making strong architectural decisions and maintaining technical excellence

Drive execution of key initiatives from conception through delivery, ensuring alignment with Function’s strategic goals and creating systems that scale as we grow

Partner with product, design, and operations teams to align engineering outcomes with member experience and business priorities. Communicate clearly across technical and non-technical stakeholders

Establish engineering practices that support high velocity without compromising quality. Champion Agile methodologies, CI/CD, and a culture of testing, measurement, and iteration

Stay at the forefront of emerging technologies and inspire the team to apply innovative solutions to healthcare’s toughest challenges

Qualification

Technical ExpertiseCloud & Infrastructure KnowledgeOperational ExcellenceLeadership ExperienceData Engineering BackgroundMachine Learning DeploymentTechnical ProficiencyHealthcare & Mission AlignmentBias Toward ActionEntrepreneurial SpiritContinuous ImprovementHealth TechnologiesStart-Up ExperienceRemote LeadershipGrowth MindsetCommunication

Required

12+ years in software engineering, with at least 3+ years in a formal leadership or management role

Proven success in hiring, coaching, and scaling high-performing teams, ideally in a startup environment

Strong foundation in software engineering, with proficiency in Python and experience building large-scale distributed systems

Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Google Cloud) and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes) for scalable, resilient applications

Passion for healthcare innovation and empowering individuals to better manage their health through technology

Experience driving engineering processes that balance speed with quality, including Agile practices, test-driven development, and continuous integration/deployment

Effective at leading and building culture in a distributed team environment

Strong communication skills and ability to build trust across time zones

A continuous learner who challenges assumptions and inspires curiosity across the team

Preferred

Demonstrated ability to take initiative, make decisions under uncertainty, and move projects forward even in the face of ambiguity

Strong adaptability to changing business needs with a knack for building and optimizing processes

Excellent communication skills, capable of explaining complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders

Comfort with remote work environments, demonstrating the ability to stay productive and connected with the team irrespective of physical location

A willingness to question assumptions and a commitment to continuous improvement

A solid background in Data Engineering, demonstrating your expertise in managing, processing, and analyzing large data sets

Advanced skills in a range of technologies, including Python for backend development, React and React Native for frontend and mobile app development, GCP for cloud services, and Postgres for database management

Experience in building and deploying machine learning services

Start-up experience, especially former founders or early engineering hires

Knowledge of or experience with popular health technologies, such as Oura, Whoop, Apple Watch, and CGMs (Continuous Glucose Monitors)