Director, Engineering

We are looking for a Senior Director, Platform Engineering leader to set the vision, strategize and execute on this next growth chapter of the company. 

As the Senior Director of Engineering - Platform, you will play a pivotal role in our journey to reshape healthcare technology. You will lead a team of highly skilled engineers and leaders in building and enhancing our platform, which serves as the backbone for our healthcare solutions. Your expertise will drive the development of a scalable, reliable, secure, and high-performance platform that powers our innovative products and services (tech such as Go, Python). Expertise in EDI (Electronic Data Interchange) and a proven track record of building systems to scale exponentially is highly desirable. If you are a strategic thinker, a visionary leader, and have a passion for building technology that matters, with skill to dive deep as needed, then we want you to join us.

What will you do:

• Strategic Leadership:
• Define and drive the platform's technical strategy, aligning it with the company's overall mission and objectives.
• Collaborate with executive leadership to set the technical direction, make critical architectural decisions, and ensure alignment with business goals.
• Lead the creation and execution of a long-term platform development roadmap.
• Lead by example by being hands on as needed e.g. actively contributing to the development efforts, writing code, and providing technical guidance.
• Team Management:
• Build, mentor, and lead a high-performing engineering team, fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and excellence. Be the embodiment of our  core values (courage, integrity, together)
• Manage and develop engineering talent, providing guidance, mentorship, and growth opportunities.
• Establish and maintain effective engineering processes and best practices.
• Platform Development:
• Oversee the design, development, and maintenance of a scalable & reliable healthcare solution platform that supports exponential growth.
• Ensure the platform is highly secure, compliant with industry regulations, and optimized for performance, low latency and scale.
• Drive continuous improvement and innovation within the platform, incorporating cutting-edge technologies and best practices.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration:
• Collaborate with product management, design, and other cross-functional teams to ensure the platform aligns with product requirements and user needs.
• Foster strong partnerships with stakeholders across the organization, facilitating seamless communication and cooperation.
• Budget and Resource Management:
• Manage the engineering budget, allocating resources effectively to meet project goals and timelines.
• Assess technology and resource needs, making recommendations for investment or optimization.
• Quality and Delivery:
• Oversee the delivery of high-quality software solutions, ensuring they meet performance, security, and scalability requirements.
• Monitor project timelines and milestones, taking proactive measures to address delays or roadblocks.

What will you bring to SmithRx:

• Bachelors or advanced degree in computer science, software engineering or related field
• 12-15 years of software development experience

• 5+ years in a leadership or director role with experience building, leading, and maturing engineering teams of 50+ engineers in a startup and/or corporate environment. Experience managing managers.

• Proven track record in developing scalable, reliable, and secure high-traffic, mission-critical systems with ability to go deep and broad on technology. Metrics driven and passionate about rapid experimentation and improvement.
• Extensive experience in driving operational excellence. implementing processes, best practices, and policies to create efficiencies during a time of massive growth.
• Experience navigating through ambiguity while building strong relationships and trust with cross-functional leaders and stakeholders.
• Excellent communication, strategic thinking, and problem-solving abilities. 
• Expertise in Electronic Data Interchange (EDI), data integration technologies is a plus.
• Located in California or on PST timezone is a plus

If you are excited to be part of a dynamic team that is revolutionizing the healthcare industry and driving meaningful change, apply now to join us as a Senior Director of Eng, Platform at SmithRx.