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Senior Director of Engineering

United States, Boston Employment contract · Job Posted June 04, 2026
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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.

Job Responsibility

  • 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

Nice to have

Experience in life sciences healthcare technology is preferred

What we offer

  • Medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance
  • 401(k) plan
  • Free online training
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