Senior Director of Engineering

Description

We are looking for a Senior Director of Engineering to lead platform innovation and guide the development of advanced software solutions in Boston, Massachusetts. This leader will shape engineering direction for AI- and automation-driven products, support high-performing managers and teams, and partner closely with product and technical stakeholders to turn strategy into scalable execution. The ideal candidate brings a strong software development foundation, excels in customer-facing environments, and is energized by mentoring teams while influencing architecture, delivery, and long-term platform growth.

Responsibilities:

Define and lead the engineering strategy for a next-generation platform focused on AI and automation

Manage and develop engineering leaders, with direct oversight of two engineering managers and broader responsibility for a team of approximately 10 to 15 engineers.

Translate product vision and roadmap priorities into technical plans that support scalable, reliable, and secure platform delivery.

Guide architectural decisions, participate in design discussions, and contribute meaningful feedback during code reviews and technical evaluations.

Oversee the creation and validation of proof-of-concept solutions to assess emerging technologies and accelerate product innovation.

Partner with cross-functional leaders to advance AI adoption across products and bring new intelligent capabilities to market.

Strengthen team performance through effective people leadership, delivery planning, process improvement, and strong project execution practices.

Engage with customers and internal stakeholders to understand business needs, communicate technical direction, and align engineering outcomes with user impact.

Maintain an on-site leadership presence in Boston, Massachusetts one day per week to support collaboration with executive and engineering partners.

Requirements

10+ years of experience in software engineering, including significant leadership experience managing managers and engineering teams.

Strong background in hands-on software development with the ability to evaluate architecture, design quality, and engineering best practices.

Demonstrated experience leading platform strategy and execution for complex software products.

Expertise in AI engineering, API development, software architecture, and modern engineering delivery methods such as Agile Scrum.

Experience working with Amazon Web Services (AWS) and building scalable cloud-based systems.

Proven ability to work effectively in customer-facing settings and collaborate across engineering, product, and business teams.

Track record of building strong teams, improving delivery processes, and managing roadmaps in fast-paced environments.

Experience in life sciences healthcare technology is preferred.

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