Director of Engineering, API & Integration Platforms

Job Description:

Opportunity Overview:

You will lead high-caliber software engineering teams focused on our internal and external API ecosystem in addition to building tooling for integration with our customers.  Product engineering teams at Cohere work with a high degree of autonomy to solve complex problems across the business, partnering closely with product and design.

Last but not least, people who succeed here are empathetic, candid, kind, caring teammates who embody our core values and principles. We believe that diverse, inclusive teams make the most impactful work. Cohere is deeply invested in ensuring that we have a supportive, growth-oriented environment that works for everyone. 

What you’ll do:

• Recruit and build high-caliber engineering teams
• Foster a culture where teams feel stimulated by their work and passionate about their role
• Leadership and Management:
• Lead and manage engineering teams, including recruitment, mentorship, and performance evaluation.
• Foster a collaborative and innovative culture within the engineering department.
• Develop and implement strategic plans for the engineering department in alignment with the company’s goals.
• Strategic Planning:
• Contribute to the company’s overall strategy and business planning.
• Identify opportunities for technological advancements and innovation.
• Develop long-term plans for technology development and deployment.
• Technical Expertise:
• Provide technical guidance and support to engineering teams.
• Stay updated with the latest industry trends and technologies.
• Ensure the implementation of best practices and standards in software development and engineering processes.
• Product Development:
• Work closely with product management to define product requirements and specifications.
• Oversee the design, development, and deployment of products and features.
• Ensure the scalability, security, and performance of products.
• Compliance and Security:
• Ensure compliance with industry standards, regulations, and company policies.
• Implement and maintain robust security protocols to protect company data and intellectual property.

What you’ll need:

• 8+ years of experience managing software engineering teams in a fast-paced, agile environment
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science or a related field or equivalent experience
• Proven track record of delivering high-quality software on time and within budget
• Previous experience as a product-oriented team lead with expertise in one or more programming languages and frameworks
• Prior experience building a team and coaching it to success
• Prior experience in healthcare preferred
• Prior experience in B2B enterprise sales

Pay & Perks:

💻 Fully remote opportunity with about x% travel

🩺 Medical, dental, vision, life, disability insurance, and Employee Assistance Program 

📈 401K retirement plan with company match; flexible spending and health savings account 

🏝️ Up to 184 hours (23 days) of PTO per year + company holidays

👶 Up to 14 weeks of paid parental leave 

🐶 Pet insurance  

The salary range for this position is $200,000 to $225,000 annually; as part of a total benefits package which includes health insurance, 401k and bonus. In accordance with state applicable laws, Cohere is required to provide a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role. Individual pay decisions are ultimately based on a number of factors, including but not limited to qualifications for the role, experience level, skillset, and internal alignment.

Interview Process*:

1. Connect with Talent Acquisition for a Preliminary Phone Screening
2. Meet your Hiring Manager!
3. Live Design Exercise
4. Technical Discussion
5. Cross-functional/ Behavioral Interviews

*Subject to change

About Cohere Health:

Cohere Health is a fast-growing clinical intelligence company that’s improving lives at scale by promoting the best patient-specific care options, using cutting-edge AI combined with deep clinical expertise. In only four years our solutions have been adopted by health plans covering over 15 million lives, while our revenues and company size have quadrupled.  That growth combined with capital raises totaling $106M positions us extremely well for continued success. Our awards include: 2023 and 2024 BuiltIn Best Place to Work; Top 5 LinkedIn™ Startup; TripleTree iAward; multiple KLAS Research Points of Light awards, along with recognition on Fierce Healthcare's Fierce 15 and CB Insights' Digital Health 150 lists.

The Coherenauts, as we call ourselves, who succeed here are empathetic teammates who are candid, kind, caring, and embody our core values and principles. We believe that diverse, inclusive teams make the most impactful work. Cohere is deeply invested in ensuring that we have a supportive, growth-oriented environment that works for everyone.

We can’t wait to learn more about you and meet you at Cohere Health!

Equal Opportunity Statement: 

Cohere Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to fostering an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all.  To us, it’s personal.