Head of Software Engineering — AI-Driven Biotech Lab

Adaptyv; Lausanne; On-site; CHF 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Adaptyv in Lausanne is seeking a hands-on engineering lead to guide a growing team that develops software for an automated lab powered by AI. This role combines building and leadership, ensuring the team delivers high-quality solutions for complex biology experiments.

Ideal candidates have a strong software development background, team management experience, and an interest in biology. If you thrive in a high-autonomy environment and are passionate about leveraging AI in engineering, we want to hear from you!

Qualifications

• Experience in shipping production software for several years.
• History of hiring and managing engineers in a fast-paced environment.
• Ownership of an engineering roadmap with pragmatic tradeoffs.

Responsibilities

• Own the engineering roadmap and make strategic decisions.
• Set the technical direction and architecture across multiple areas.
• Ship code on high-leverage problems and ensure high standards.

Skills

Production software development

Team leadership

Architecture decision-making

AI-assisted development

Job description

Adaptyv in Lausanne is seeking a hands-on engineering lead to guide a growing team that develops software for an automated lab powered by AI. This role combines building and leadership, ensuring the team delivers high-quality solutions for complex biology experiments.

Ideal candidates have a strong software development background, team management experience, and an interest in biology. If you thrive in a high-autonomy environment and are passionate about leveraging AI in engineering, we want to hear from you!