Harnham
Overview
Director of Engineering
at a biotech company in the San Francisco Bay Area (2-3 days per week). Base pay range:
$200,000 - $240,000
per year, with equity offered. This is a fast-paced, early-stage environment that values collaboration, agility, and impact.
About the Company: A mission-driven biotech company dedicated to developing innovative health solutions through cutting-edge technology. The team leverages data and advanced engineering to create meaningful healthcare products.
Responsibilities
Collaborate with leadership, product, and engineering teams to define project goals, identify dependencies, and establish timelines.
Provide technical oversight and strategic direction for engineering projects.
Manage and mentor backend engineering teams, including hiring, evaluating, and supporting team development.
Oversee system implementation, maintenance, security, and upgrades in a regulated environment.
Ensure high system availability, security, and seamless integration with external partners.
Allocate time across management (60%), technical leadership (30%), and hands-on coding (10%).
Must-Have Qualifications
Strong experience with
Python, Django, REST APIs, Linux, system design, and AWS .
Deep knowledge of
modern software development practices , including unit testing, CI/CD, DevOps, logging, and monitoring.
Experience managing engineering teams in a startup or fast-paced environment.
Excellent communication and organizational skills with familiarity in Agile methodologies.
Ability to balance scrappy solutions with production-grade systems, adapting to changing priorities.
Previous experience in
biotech, healthcare, or genetic testing
environments.
Nice-to-Have Qualifications
Familiarity with
React, Terraform, Kubernetes, networking, and Docker .
Experience leading teams in a regulated industry.
Role Details
Seniority level: Director
Employment type: Full-time
Job function: Management and Engineering
Industries: Biotechnology, Health and Human Services, and Public Health
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at a biotech company in the San Francisco Bay Area (2-3 days per week). Base pay range:
$200,000 - $240,000
per year, with equity offered. This is a fast-paced, early-stage environment that values collaboration, agility, and impact.
About the Company: A mission-driven biotech company dedicated to developing innovative health solutions through cutting-edge technology. The team leverages data and advanced engineering to create meaningful healthcare products.
Responsibilities
Collaborate with leadership, product, and engineering teams to define project goals, identify dependencies, and establish timelines.
Provide technical oversight and strategic direction for engineering projects.
Manage and mentor backend engineering teams, including hiring, evaluating, and supporting team development.
Oversee system implementation, maintenance, security, and upgrades in a regulated environment.
Ensure high system availability, security, and seamless integration with external partners.
Allocate time across management (60%), technical leadership (30%), and hands-on coding (10%).
Must-Have Qualifications
Strong experience with
Python, Django, REST APIs, Linux, system design, and AWS .
Deep knowledge of
modern software development practices , including unit testing, CI/CD, DevOps, logging, and monitoring.
Experience managing engineering teams in a startup or fast-paced environment.
Excellent communication and organizational skills with familiarity in Agile methodologies.
Ability to balance scrappy solutions with production-grade systems, adapting to changing priorities.
Previous experience in
biotech, healthcare, or genetic testing
environments.
Nice-to-Have Qualifications
Familiarity with
React, Terraform, Kubernetes, networking, and Docker .
Experience leading teams in a regulated industry.
Role Details
Seniority level: Director
Employment type: Full-time
Job function: Management and Engineering
Industries: Biotechnology, Health and Human Services, and Public Health
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