Engineering Director, GenAI and Web Applications

Summary

Join BenchSci as an experienced Engineering Director, GenAI and Web Applications to lead our technology strategy and execution as we scale our AI-powered SaaS platform. Reporting to the Senior Director of Engineering, you will build and manage high-performing engineering teams. The ideal candidate is a passionate technologist with a proven track record in building and scaling enterprise-grade SaaS solutions. You will develop and drive our roadmap for GenAI and Web applications, lead engineering teams, guide organizational design, mentor engineering managers, support hiring practices, and collaborate with engineering leadership. This role requires extensive experience in software development and leadership, along with expertise in various technologies and methodologies. BenchSci offers a remote-first culture and a comprehensive benefits package.

Requirements

• 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

Responsibilities

• 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

Preferred Qualifications

• 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

• 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!