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Biohub · 2 days ago

Director, Software Engineering - Data

Redwood City, CA

Full-time

Hybrid

Director/Executive

$270K/yr - $372K/yr

12+ years exp

Biohub is leading the new era of AI-powered biology to cure or prevent disease through its 501c3 medical research organization. As Director of Software Engineering - Data, you will lead a team to build the Data Platform for managing and serving large biological datasets, working closely with cross-functional teams to support scientific innovation.

BioinformaticsBiotechnologyGenetics

Responsibilities

Lead an engineering team focused on Data services, developing and supporting data pipelines (to ingest high volumes of imaging, mass spectrometry and sequencing data), a data platform, and preparing data for AI training

Work cross-functionally with internal and external partners to develop and deliver on the roadmap and plan the long-term strategy for how Data is a key enabler for our Science ambitions

Participate in and encourage Agile software development practices to deliver frequent value to our users and enable continuous feedback loops

Set the technical direction and guide the team on technical decisions, and oversee that best practices are being followed

Ensure quality in the work we deliver. Be a hands-on manager to the team

Provide mentoring and career development support to direct reports

Hire and onboard engineers to fill resource gaps while building out a diverse team. Attract, evaluate, and hire exceptional software engineering talent with speed and precision, building a high-performing and diverse team in a competitive market

Qualification

Software EngineeringData Solutions ArchitectureTeam LeadershipCloud InfrastructureData PipelinesAgile PracticesMentoringCollaboration

Required

12+ years of experience in Software Engineering, with 5+ years of engineering leadership experience (as a people manager)

Demonstrated ability to architect, deliver, and operate PB-scale data solutions for hybrid on-premise and cloud infrastructure that support model training from rapidly evolving data types

Expert knowledge of software engineering with the ability to translate theoretical knowledge into practical approaches involving research, analysis, conclusions, and the creation and execution of action plans

Experience in hiring managing, and growing a team of software engineers and building and evolving a high-performance and high-impact culture

Experience working with an interdisciplinary team to shape product requirements and designs, and deliver software solutions

Ability to serve as an example on providing direction and guidance by communicating clearly, directly and respectfully while inspiring growth and collaboration across multiple audiences, with proven ability to coach and develop engineers' skills and careers

Ability to contribute to software design discussions and decisions. Demonstrated ability to contribute to and guide software design discussions, driving strategic technical decisions and fostering alignment across teams