Senior Director of Engineering

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.

• 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.