PacBio · 2 weeks ago
Senior Director, Software, Platform Engineering
Menlo Park, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/Executive
$259K/yr - $389K/yr
10+ years expPacBio is a premier life science technology company that designs and manufactures advanced sequencing solutions to enhance human health. The Senior Director of Platform Engineering will lead teams to ensure the delivery of reliable, scalable, and high-performance software for next-generation sequencing systems while collaborating with various departments to uphold software quality and operational excellence.
BiotechnologyChemicalGeneticsLife ScienceMedical
No H1B
Responsibilities
Define and execute the vision and roadmap for platform engineering and software QA in alignment with company and R&D goals
Provide technical leadership and strategic direction across platform, infrastructure, DevOps, QA, and secure software development functions
Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing team of platform and software QA engineers
Drive continual improvement in software delivery efficiency, reliability, and scalability
Own and evolve the software delivery pipeline, including build systems, packaging, deployment, and release management
Establish and enforce secure development and QA practices, vulnerability management, and compliance with internal security standards
Implement and optimize CI/CD pipelines, test automation frameworks, and branching/versioning strategies
Oversee the development and execution of a comprehensive software QA strategy, ensuring appropriate levels of verification, validation, regression, and performance testing across all product lines
Define and enforce best practices for source control, build orchestration, and environment management
Collaborate with development, IT, V&V, and manufacturing teams to streamline handoffs and enhance integration processes
Oversee OS configuration, performance tuning, and system-level optimization for sequencing instruments and supporting platforms
Foster a culture of collaboration, transparency, and technical rigor across the software organization
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's, Master's, or Ph.D. in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related discipline
10+ years of software engineering experience, including 3+ years in a senior leadership role (Senior Manager, Director, or equivalent)
Experience leading multi-disciplinary software organizations including platform engineering, DevOps, or software QA teams
Strong understanding of software architecture, quality assurance principles and development best practices
Track record of delivering high-quality software systems in complex, multidisciplinary environments
Familiarity with regulatory compliance frameworks relevant to software development and experience working with Quality & Regulatory teams
Hands-on experience with CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, and release engineering
Experience in Linux systems administration, bash scripting, OS configuration, and performance tuning
Familiarity with secure development practices and testing and tools for vulnerability detection and remediation
Proficiency in one or more programming languages (e.g.; C++, Python, C#)
Familiarity with containerization and orchestration tools (Docker/Podman, Singularity)
Strong problem-solving, analytical, and cross-functional communication skills
Knowledge of Agile software development and QA methodologies
Experience in debugging hardware and software issues in complex computer systems with a deep understanding of system-level interactions
Strong communication skills and ability to work closely with other teams and stakeholders
Preferred
Understanding of automation, infrastructure-as-code, and configuration management tools (e.g., Ansible, Puppet, Chef)
Experience developing software for scientific instrumentation or regulated domains (biotech, medical devices, life sciences)
In-depth knowledge of Linux internals and distributed systems
Experience leading platform modernization or cloud transformation initiatives
Demonstrated success in improving software delivery, platform reliability, and quality practices
Understanding of FDA regulated processes
Company
PacBio
PacBio is a biotechnology company that designs, develops, and manufactures sequencing systems.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$1.96BKey Investors
SoftBankDeerfieldMaverick Ventures
2023-08-17Post Ipo Equity· $85M
2023-06-23Post Ipo Debt· $441M
2023-01-24Post Ipo Equity· $175M
Leadership Team
Stephen Turner
CTO
Recent News
2025-11-11
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