Genalyte, Inc. · 1 month ago
Head of Software Engineering
San Diego, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$200K/yr - $245K/yr
10+ years expGenalyte, Inc. is revolutionizing diagnostic testing to empower a healthier future. The Head of Software Engineering is responsible for defining and executing the company’s software engineering strategy, building and mentoring high-performing engineering teams, and ensuring the delivery of secure and compliant software systems.
BiotechnologyHealth CareHospitalReal Time
Responsibilities
Lead the vision, strategy, and execution of Genalyte’s software roadmap aligned with business objectives and regulatory requirements
Build, manage, and scale high-performing software engineering teams, including hiring, mentoring, performance management, and organizational design
Oversee the development and maintenance of cloud-based and on-premise software platforms supporting diagnostics, laboratory operations, data analytics, and customer-facing applications
Ensure software quality, reliability, security, and performance in compliance with FDA, CLIA, HIPAA, and other applicable regulatory standards
Partner with Product Management to translate business and clinical requirements into scalable technical solutions
Establish best practices for SDLC, CI/CD, code quality, documentation, and system architecture
Lead software validation and documentation efforts to support regulatory filings and compliance
Manage departmental budgets, vendor relationships, and technology investments
Provide regular reporting on engineering performance, risks, and delivery status to executive leadership
Represent Software Engineering in audits, inspections, and customer or partner meetings as needed
Champion innovation, continuous improvement, and engineering culture across the organization
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field required
Minimum of 10 years of progressive software engineering experience, including 5+ years in a leadership role
Proven track record of building and scaling high-performing engineering organizations
Deep understanding of cloud architectures, enterprise software, cybersecurity, and data systems
Strong knowledge of software development methodologies, validation processes, and regulatory compliance
Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills
Strategic thinker with the ability to execute in a fast-paced, pre-commercial environment
Preferred
Advanced degree preferred
Prior experience in medical devices, diagnostics, healthcare technology, or other regulated industries strongly preferred
Benefits
Health, dental, and vision insurance
Generous paid time off
Stock ownership and equity participation
Participation in our annual target bonus plan
Company
Genalyte, Inc.
Genalyte delivers accurate, real-time blood diagnostics at the point of care. For more information, visit www.genalyte.com.
51-200 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2022 (1)
2021 (4)
2020 (3)
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$154.8MKey Investors
VerilyKhosla VenturesClaremont Creek Ventures
2023-03-07Series C· $13M
2021-01-11Series Unknown· $50M
2016-11-20Series D· $36M
Leadership Team
R
Rufus Burlingame
VP Clinical Assay Development
Cary Gunn
Founder
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