Seqera exists to advance science for everyone through software.
We provide software for scientists solving today''s most complex and important challenges from pioneering innovative therapeutics to unveiling the secrets of our universe. The journey began a decade ago with Nextflow open software that helps over 100,000 global scientists analyze and process data, with more power and flexibility than ever before.
Today, Seqera consolidates fragmented data and diverse computing resources into a unified platform. Our modern biotech stack is trusted by over 150 leading life sciences organizations. Empowered with modern software engineering, organizations conduct science faster, on larger datasets, and with more confidence. Seqera accelerates discoveries in an open world.
Would you like to be a part of a company with a bigger purpose and make it successful with your own ideas? If yes, keep reading!
About the role
We are seeking an exceptional Engineering Manager / Director to lead execution and delivery for one of Seqera''s key product streams: Compute and Storage Optimization. In this critical leadership role, you will shape the success of our platform by guiding world class engineering teams and ensuring the seamless delivery of robust, scalable solutions. As a strong technical leader, you will own the end to end Software Development Lifecycle, applying your expertise to navigate complex challenges and ensure the effective, timely delivery of high quality solutions. You will take full ownership of the process, holding teams accountable for impactful results while fostering innovation and collaboration, and ensuring that your teams meet both departmental OKRs and broader business objectives.
The ideal candidate will have a solid technical background and strong operational expertise, with a proven track record of creating/managing SaaS/IaaS products in production to ensure high availability, reliability, and scalability. You will bring a customer centric mindset, collaborating closely with the product team to align engineering efforts with customer needs and business goals. Additionally, you will have demonstrated expertise in building and leading product teams, including managing managers and driving organizational alignment.
For Director level candidates, this role extends to include strategic oversight, directing cross functional activities within Seqera, and providing a clear vision for the department''s success.
Flexibility is essential, as our fast paced startup environment demands adaptability to evolving priorities, scaling teams, and advancing technologies while staying aligned with changing customer and market needs.
What You''ll Do
1. Hire, lead, mentor, and develop Technical Leaders and Individual contributors, focusing on alignment across teams, and building a culture of innovation and continuous improvement.
2. Build product focused teams that align engine