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Sr. Manager of Software Engineering (On-Site, NYC)
Company: Confidential (Top-Tier Life Sciences Tech Company)
Location: New York, NY (100% On-Site)
Job Type: Full-Time
Experience Level: Senior Manager / Supervisor
About the Opportunity
Are you ready to lead engineering efforts at a rapidly growing life science company where new ideas are celebrated and employee development is a priority?
We are partnering with an innovative, venture-backed pioneer in digital pathology and histology automation. Based in New York City, they help leading pharma, biotech, and academic institutions accelerate scientific discoveries.
We are seeking a talented Sr. Manager of Engineering to lead a dynamic team, make critical architectural decisions, and collaborate directly with the VP of Engineering to build groundbreaking solutions for medical researchers. The ideal candidate is a self-starter who thrives in fast-paced environments, loves solving complex problems, and balances technical excellence with strategic leadership.
Tech Stack
They actively minimize technical debt by keeping the stack on the latest stable releases:
- Frontend: ReactJS, Material-UI, JSS, GatsbyJS
- Backend: Python 3.10 , Django (RESTful APIs), PostgreSQL
- DevOps/Cloud: GCP, Docker, Ansible, CircleCI, Netlify, CloudFlare, GitHub
Core Responsibilities
- Leadership & Collaboration: Partner with the VP of Engineering, product managers, and full-stack teams to strategically prioritize the product roadmap.
- Architecture & Code: Write scalable, testable, and maintainable full-stack code while making critical architectural decisions and evaluating technology tradeoffs.
- Data & Infrastructure: Build robust data pipelines to feed into machine learning algorithms and handle automated deployments/maintenance for web servers.
- Team Management: Provide technical support to the internal team and effectively manage external engineering resources.
What We Are Looking For
- Experience: 5 years of hands-on experience with Python / Django, paired with strong full-stack experience (including React or a similar frontend framework).
- Cloud Proficiency: Proven experience with Google Cloud Platform (GCP) or a comparable cloud provider.
- Leadership: Demonstrated capability to manage external engineers, see complex projects through to completion, and manage shifting workloads.
- Communication: Exceptional ability to translate complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Location: Must currently live in or be willing to relocate to NYC for a fully in-person, collaborative environment.
Bonus Points For:
- Previous experience scaling early-stage, fast-paced startups.
- Background or interest in computer vision, data mining, or statistics.
Why Apply?
This is a rare opportunity to use your engineering leadership skills to directly impact the future of medical research and diagnostics. You will join an authentic, collaborative culture that values creative thinking and proactive career growth.
Interested in learning more? Apply today to connect with our recruiting team!