Arkana Laboratories · 3 days ago
Manager of Engineering
Little Rock, AR
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
6+ years expArkana Laboratories is the largest and most advanced renal pathology laboratory in the country, dedicated to improving patient care through innovative technology. They are seeking a Manager of Engineering to lead a team in architecting a proprietary LIS, implementing AI in production workflows, and establishing engineering standards in a rapidly advancing environment.
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Responsibilities
Directly manage 2 existing software engineers and recruit/shape your team with 2 open positions. Work in close partnership with Product team and Manager of Technology Operations. Collaborate with Manager of Data & Analytics (peer relationship)
Own technical architecture for our proprietary LIS, making key decisions on stack, data models, and system design from the ground up
Drive AI/ML implementation in production pathology workflows
Lead development of Arkana Connect platform and custom applications
Establish engineering standards, CI/CD practices, and development processes
Architect our proprietary LIS from scratch. Make foundational architecture decisions that will define our platform for the next decade
Build AI/ML models integrated into production pathology workflows
Develop custom applications from the ground up
Establish engineering practices and team capabilities as we build our foundation
Work closely with Product on roadmap, feasibility, and delivery planning
Collaborate with CTO and Manager of Technology Operations on cloud infrastructure and security
Translate product vision into executable technical plans
Directly manage team of 4 engineers (2 existing + 2 new hires)
Recruit and shape your team with 2 open positions to hire engineers who match your technical vision
Develop engineering talent and technical capabilities
Build effective collaboration between engineering and product
Establish engineering practices and standards from the ground up
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in computer science, Engineering, or related field preferred
6-8 years software engineering experience with 3-4 years engineering leadership managing individual contributors
Experience with modern software development (React, JavaScript frameworks), custom application architecture from early stages, cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP), and Agile/DevOps methodologies
Healthcare or regulated industry strongly preferred. LIS, EHR, or healthcare platform experience preferred
Understanding of healthcare data standards (HL7, FHIR) and HIPAA compliance a plus
Experience with AI/ML deployment and lifecycle management preferred
Strong technical skills required
Proficiency with modern development frameworks, cloud platforms, CI/CD tools, and data analytics platforms (Tableau preferred)
You're a builder who gets excited about architecting from the ground up
You've worked effectively with Product teams
You make sound architectural decisions early that scale later
You balance innovation with reliability in healthcare contexts
You're hands-on when needed while building team capability
You communicate clearly across technical and clinical audiences
You're adaptable and comfortable with ambiguity in greenfield environments
Benefits
Generous paid time off and Paid Holidays
Minimal cost health insurance for you and affordable options for your family
401(k) with immediate eligibility and match
Company-paid life insurance
Company-paid long term disability coverage
Affordable vision and dental plans
Flexible Spending Account or Health Savings Account availability
Wellness plan and complimentary yoga classes
Monthly in-office massages and employer-sponsored lunches
Company
Arkana Laboratories
Arkana Laboratories is a provider of esoteric pathologic services.
51-200 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$2.5MKey Investors
National Institutes of Health
2022-09-07Grant· $2.5M
Leadership Team
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