Director of Engineering Job at Harnham, Sonoma, CA

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  • Harnham
  • Sonoma, CA

Job Description

Director of Engineering

SF Bay Area (2-3 Days/wk)

$200,000 - $240,000 Base + Equity

About the Company

A mission-driven biotech company dedicated to developing innovative health solutions through cutting-edge technology. The team is passionate about leveraging data and advanced engineering to create meaningful healthcare products. This is a fast-paced, early-stage environment that values collaboration, agility, and impact.

About the Role

The company is seeking a Director of Engineering to lead the software engineering team. This role will work closely with leadership and product teams to design, develop, and deliver scalable software systems. The ideal candidate will have a strong technical background, leadership experience, and the ability to navigate a dynamic startup environment.

Key Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with leadership, product, and engineering teams to define project goals, identify dependencies, and establish timelines.
  • Provide technical oversight and strategic direction for engineering projects.
  • Manage and mentor backend engineering teams, including hiring, evaluating, and supporting team development.
  • Oversee system implementation, maintenance, security, and upgrades in a regulated environment.
  • Ensure high system availability, security, and seamless integration with external partners.
  • Allocate time across management (60%), technical leadership (30%), and hands-on coding (10%)

Must-Have Qualifications

  • Strong experience with Python, Django, REST APIs, Linux, system design, and AWS .
  • Deep knowledge of modern software development practices , including unit testing, CI/CD, DevOps, logging, and monitoring.
  • Experience managing engineering teams in a startup or fast-paced environment.
  • Excellent communication and organizational skills with familiarity in Agile methodologies.
  • Ability to balance scrappy solutions with production-grade systems, adapting to changing priorities.
  • Previous experience in biotech, healthcare, or genetic testing environments.

Nice-to-Have Qualifications

  • Familiarity with React, Terraform, Kubernetes, networking, and Docker .
  • Experience leading teams in a regulated industry.

This is an opportunity to work with a team that is passionate about improving lives through technology while being part of a dynamic and growing company.

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