Software Engineering Manager – Biotech
Cambridge, MA

We are searching for a Software Engineering Manager for a rapidly growing biotech company. The Director of Software Engineering will build an R&D team of engineers developing full stack technology for a unique and exciting bioanalytical platform.

Requirements for the Software Engineering Manager:

• Bachelor’s degree, advanced degree preferred in computer science or electrical engineering
• 5+ years’ experience developing software using modern C++ and Python in a senior or technical-lead role, preferably in a cross-functional scientific instrumentation or robotics/hardware-oriented domain.
• 3+ years’ experience managing a team of high-performing software engineering professionals.
• Extensive technical knowledge of hardware / software, HW-SW interfaces, systems programming in a Linux environment, and the design of distributed systems for performance-critical applications.
• Extensive knowledge of best practices in software engineering and development process, including tools and methods for managing soup-to-nuts delivery of product software under quality control.
• Ability to collaborate in a fast-paced team environment with rapidly changing priorities: proactive team player who thinks ahead, plans, and suggests solutions.
• You are a continuous learner who embraces a growth mindset.
• Strong leadership and communication skills with the ability to synthesize technical information and present it to specialists and non-specialists.

Responsibilities of the Software Engineering Manager:

• Lead and grow the software development team by recruiting and retaining industry-leading engineering talent across a range of specialties.
• Help manage the prioritization and execution of development activities.
• Provide technical leadership to drive high-level architecture and software design decisions for the team.
• Work closely with leadership from Engineering and Product Marketing along with internal software stakeholders to identify key projects and establish development roadmaps.
• Help define and implement effective software engineering practices within the team and cross-functionally.