Senior Director Software Engineering

Location: Durham, 3 days per week onsite

Role Overview:
The (Senior) Director of Software Engineering will drive technological innovation in the biotech space, leading a team of engineers to develop advanced software solutions that support the company's mission. This role requires a visionary leader with strong technical expertise and strategic thinking to bridge software development and biotechnology.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage the software engineering team.
• Develop software strategies aligned with company goals.
• Oversee software design, development, and maintenance.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate software with biotech processes.
• Ensure software quality, reliability, and scalability.
• Manage project timelines, resources, and budgets.
• Stay updated on emerging technologies and industry trends.
• Design and implement data management infrastructure.
• Oversee Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS) development.
• Lead DevOps initiatives and optimize AWS cloud environment.
• Coordinate with IT for seamless software integration.
• Implement data visualization tools for actionable insights.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's in Computer Science or related field; Master's preferred.
• 10+ years in software engineering, with 5+ years in leadership.
• Strong background in software architecture and design patterns.
• Experience in biotech industry required.
• Proficiency in Python, AWS, and cloud architecture.
• Excellent communication and team management skills.
• Experience in data management infrastructure, LIMS, DevOps, and IT operations.