Associate Director, Software Engineering

Qualifications:

• Basic Qualifications:
• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Systems, or a related technical discipline and 8+ years of professional software engineering, platform engineering, DevOps, or related technology experience; OR equivalent relevant professional experience
• 8+ years of experience leading technical teams, platforms, programs, or engineering initiatives spanning multiple teams
• 4+ years of management experience
• Experience building, administering, or supporting modern software delivery platforms and cloud-based engineering ecosystems
• Preferred Qualifications:
• Master's Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Systems, or a related field
• Experience working in a regulated industry such as healthcare, biotechnology, diagnostics, medical devices, or life sciences
• Demonstrated expertise with public cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP and with infrastructure automation, containers, orchestration, and observability
• Experience designing or operating CI/CD platforms, source control, artifact management, automated testing, release management, and developer self-service capabilities
• Experience implementing DevSecOps capabilities and secure software development practices
• Strong understanding of distributed system design, architecture governance, reliability engineering, API and integration patterns, and technology lifecycle management
• Experience supporting software development processes aligned with applicable standards or regulations such as IEC 62304, FDA guidance, GxP, HIPAA, or 21 CFR Part 11
• Experience with automated requirements traceability, validation evidence, test orchestration, or formal software delivery controls
• Experience evaluating and responsibly enabling AI-assisted software development and engineering productivity solutions
• Demonstrated history of leading organizational change, driving adoption, and managing multiple concurrent initiatives
• Excellent written and oral communication, collaboration, stakeholder management, and problem-solving skills
• Understanding of HIPAA and the importance of patient data privacy
• Commitment to reflect FMI’s values: Integrity, Courage, and Passion
• The expected salary range for this position based on the primary location of Boston, MA is $208,640 - $247,760 per year. The salary range is commensurate with Foundation Medicines compensation practice and considers factors including, but not limited to, education, training, experience, external market conditions, criticality of role, and internal equity. A discretionary annual bonus may be available based on individual and Company performance. This position also qualifies for Foundation Medicine's benefits.
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