Engineering Director, GenAI and Web Applications

We are seeking an experienced Engineering Director, GenAI and Web Applications to lead

our technology strategy and execution as we scale our AI-powered SaaS platform.

Reporting directly to the Senior Director of Engineering, GenAI and Web Applications, you

will be responsible for building and managing high-performing engineering teams

consisting of Managers and Data, Backend, and Frontend developers. The ideal candidate

is a passionate technologist with a proven track record in building and scaling

enterprise-grade SaaS solutions.

You will be responsible to:

● Help develop and drive our roadmap for GenAI and Web applications

● Lead world-class teams of engineering managers and engineers to support our

growth and deliver key products and capabilities

● Guide and foster growth by overseeing the organizational design structure for your

teams and partnering with Product and Science within cross-functional teams

● Mentor, grow, and support multiple engineering managers to help them run

self-sufficient and high-performing engineering teams

● Play an active role in supporting and improving our hiring practices to attract top

talent

● Work with other members of the engineering leadership team to agree on core

values and philosophies

● Employ your expertise to inspire innovation and adoption of the latest engineering

practices

You Have:

● 10+ years of experience in software development, with at least 5 years in a

leadership role

● Previous experience leading and managing groups of 20+ engineers and

managers

● Proven experience managing teams developing applications with Python and

React with relational and NoSQL databases

● Strong understanding of microservices architecture, API development, and cloud

computing

● Expertise in CI/CD, DevOps, QA automation, and Agile methodologies.

● Previous experience leading frontend and backend Web initiatives

● Experience building SaaS applications

● Previous experience in a fast-paced hypergrowth startup

● Deep understanding of the complex technical problems, software development

lifecycle and ensuring reliability and stability of services

● Track record of driving clarity via written and verbal communication, interpersonal

skills and organizational skills

● Experience resolving complex engineering and communication issues across

teams and organizations

Nice To Have:

● Experience with Conversational AI functionality using retrieval-augmented

generation (RAG)

● Experience building highly performant search and retrieval solutions

● Experience with Vector and Graphs Databases

Benefits and Perks: 

An engaging remote-first culture 

A great compensation package that includes BenchSci equity options

A robust  vacation policy plus an additional vacation day every year

Company closures for 14 more days throughout the year

Flex time for sick days, personal days, and religious holidays

Comprehensive health and dental benefits.

Annual learning & development budget

A one-time home office set-up budget to use upon joining BenchSci

An annual lifestyle spending account allowance

Generous parental leave benefits with a top-up plan or paid time off options

The ability to save for your retirement coupled with a company match!

About BenchSci:

BenchSci's mission is to exponentially increase the speed and quality of life-saving research and development. We empower scientists to run more successful experiments with the world's most advanced, biomedical artificial intelligence software platform. 

Backed by Generation Investment Management, TCV, Inovia, F-Prime, Golden Ventures, and Google's AI fund, Gradient Ventures, we provide an indispensable tool for scientists that accelerates research at 16 top 20 pharmaceutical companies and over 4,300 leading academic centers. We're a certified Great Place to Work®, and top-ranked company on Glassdoor.

Our Culture:

BenchSci relentlessly builds on its strong foundation of culture. We put team members first, knowing that they're the organization's beating heart. We invest as much in our people as our products. Our culture fosters transparency, collaboration, and continuous learning. 

We value each other's differences and always look for opportunities to embed equity into the fabric of our work. We foster diversity, autonomy, and personal growth, and provide resources to support motivated self-leaders in continuous improvement. 

You will work with high-impact, highly skilled, and intelligent experts motivated to drive impact and fulfill a meaningful mission. We empower you to unleash your full potential, do your best work, and thrive. Here you will be challenged to stretch yourself to achieve the seemingly impossible.  Learn more about our culture.

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion: We're committed to creating an inclusive environment where people from all backgrounds can thrive. We believe that improving diversity, equity and inclusion is our collective responsibility, and this belief guides our DEI journey.  Learn more about our DEI initiatives.

Accessibility Accommodations: Should you require any accommodation, we will work with you to meet your needs. Please reach out to talent@benchsci.com.