Engineering Director, GenAI and Web Applications

BenchSci Analytics Inc.; Toronto; Remote; CAD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is on the lookout for an Engineering Director to spearhead their AI-powered SaaS platform. This role involves leading high-performing teams, driving technology strategy, and fostering a culture of excellence. With a focus on mentoring and organizational design, you'll play a key role in shaping the future of technology solutions. If you have a passion for building scalable applications and a track record in leadership, this opportunity offers a chance to make a significant impact in a dynamic environment. Join a company that values diversity and invests in its people, and help drive the mission of enhancing life-saving research through advanced AI technology.

Benefits

Remote-first culture

Equity options

Robust vacation policy

Company closures for 14 additional days

Flex time for personal days

Comprehensive health and dental benefits

Annual learning & development budget

Home office set-up budget

Lifestyle spending account allowance

Generous parental leave benefits

Qualifications

• 10+ years in software development, 5+ in leadership roles.
• Experience managing teams of 20+ engineers and building SaaS applications.

Responsibilities

• Lead engineering teams to develop GenAI and web applications.
• Mentor managers and support hiring practices to attract top talent.

Skills

Software Development

Leadership

Python

React

Microservices Architecture

API Development

Cloud Computing

CI/CD

DevOps

Agile Methodologies

Tools

NoSQL Databases

Relational Databases

QA Automation

Conversational AI

Vector Databases

Graph Databases

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Engineering Director, GenAI and Web Applications to lead our technology strategy and execution as we scale our AI-powered SaaS platform.

Reporting directly to the Senior Director of Engineering, GenAI and Web Applications, you will be responsible for building and managing high-performing engineering teams consisting of Managers and Data, Backend, and Frontend developers. The ideal candidate is a passionate technologist with a proven track record in building and scaling enterprise-grade SaaS solutions.

You will be responsible to:

1. Help develop and drive our roadmap for GenAI and Web applications
2. Lead world-class teams of engineering managers and engineers to support our growth and deliver key products and capabilities
3. Guide and foster growth by overseeing the organizational design structure for your teams and partnering with Product and Science within cross-functional teams
4. Mentor, grow, and support multiple engineering managers to help them run self-sufficient and high-performing engineering teams
5. Play an active role in supporting and improving our hiring practices to attract top talent
6. Work with other members of the engineering leadership team to agree on core values and philosophies
7. Employ your expertise to inspire innovation and adoption of the latest engineering practices

You Have:

1. 10+ years of experience in software development, with at least 5 years in a leadership role
2. Previous experience leading and managing groups of 20+ engineers and managers
3. Proven experience managing teams developing applications with Python and React with relational and NoSQL databases
4. Strong understanding of microservices architecture, API development, and cloud computing
5. Expertise in CI/CD, DevOps, QA automation, and Agile methodologies
6. Previous experience leading frontend and backend Web initiatives
7. Experience building SaaS applications
8. Previous experience in a fast-paced hypergrowth startup
9. Deep understanding of the complex technical problems, software development lifecycle and ensuring reliability and stability of services
10. Track record of driving clarity via written and verbal communication, interpersonal skills and organizational skills
11. Experience resolving complex engineering and communication issues across teams and organizations

Nice To Have:

1. Experience with Conversational AI functionality using retrieval-augmented generation (RAG)
2. Experience building highly performant search and retrieval solutions
3. Experience with Vector and Graphs Databases

Benefits and Perks:

1. An engaging remote-first culture
2. A great compensation package that includes BenchSci equity options
3. A robust vacation policy plus an additional vacation day every year
4. Company closures for 14 more days throughout the year
5. Flex time for sick days, personal days, and religious holidays
6. Comprehensive health and dental benefits
7. Annual learning & development budget
8. A one-time home office set-up budget to use upon joining BenchSci
9. An annual lifestyle spending account allowance
10. Generous parental leave benefits with a top-up plan or paid time off options
11. The ability to save for your retirement coupled with a company match!

About BenchSci:

BenchSci's mission is to exponentially increase the speed and quality of life-saving research and development. We empower scientists to run more successful experiments with the world's most advanced, biomedical artificial intelligence software platform.

Backed by Generation Investment Management, TCV, Inovia, F-Prime, Golden Ventures, and Google's AI fund, Gradient Ventures, we provide an indispensable tool for scientists that accelerates research at 16 top 20 pharmaceutical companies and over 4,300 leading academic centers. We're a certified Great Place to Work, and top-ranked company on Glassdoor.

Our Culture:

BenchSci relentlessly builds on its strong foundation of culture. We put team members first, knowing that they're the organization's beating heart. We invest as much in our people as our products. Our culture fosters transparency, collaboration, and continuous learning.

We value each other's differences and always look for opportunities to embed equity into the fabric of our work. We foster diversity, autonomy, and personal growth, and provide resources to support motivated self-leaders in continuous improvement.

You will work with high-impact, highly skilled, and intelligent experts motivated to drive impact and fulfill a meaningful mission. We empower you to unleash your full potential, do your best work, and thrive. Here you will be challenged to stretch yourself to achieve the seemingly impossible. Learn more about our culture.

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion:

We're committed to creating an inclusive environment where people from all backgrounds can thrive. We believe that improving diversity, equity and inclusion is our collective responsibility, and this belief guides our DEI journey. Learn more about our DEI initiatives.

Accessibility Accommodations: Should you require any accommodation, we will work with you to meet your needs. Please reach out to [e-mail].