Engineering Manager, Data Platforms - Back Office Services

GeneDx; Gaithersburg (MD); Remote; USD 191,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading genomic diagnostics company is seeking an Engineering Manager to lead the Back Office Services team within the Data Platform organization. This role involves managing engineering teams, driving technical vision, and ensuring strong engineering practices for operational data services.

Benefits

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Health, Dental, Vision and Life insurance

401k Retirement Savings Plan

Employee Discounts

Voluntary benefits

Qualifications

• 2+ years managing engineering teams in high-growth environments.
• 5+ years hands-on experience with distributed systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of engineers responsible for data services.
• Define and drive the technical vision for Back Office data services.

Skills

Communication

Collaboration

Leadership

Data Modeling

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Python

Job description

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Summary

GeneDx, the world's leading genomic diagnostics company, is seeking a thoughtful, technically strong, and people-focused Engineering Manager to lead our Back Office Services team within the Data Platform organization. This team is the backbone of our internal data ecosystem, responsible for the ingestion, modeling, and delivery of operational data that powers decision-making across the business—from laboratory logistics to billing operations.

Summary

GeneDx, the world's leading genomic diagnostics company, is seeking a thoughtful, technically strong, and people-focused Engineering Manager to lead our Back Office Services team within the Data Platform organization. This team is the backbone of our internal data ecosystem, responsible for the ingestion, modeling, and delivery of operational data that powers decision-making across the business—from laboratory logistics to billing operations.

Job Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of engineers responsible for building and maintaining services that house and expose internal operational data.
• Partner with stakeholders to understand data needs across domains such as laboratory operations, finance, and revenue cycle management.
• Define and drive the technical vision and roadmap for the Back Office data services in collaboration with Data Platform and Product teams.
• Ensure strong engineering practices, including scalable design, automated testing, and rigorous observability.
• Help your team grow through coaching, performance feedback, and career development support.
• Contribute to hiring efforts and help shape a diverse and inclusive engineering culture.
  
  

Education, Experience, and Skills

• Proven experience (typically 2+ years) managing engineering teams in a high-growth environment.
• 5+ years of hands-on engineering experience with distributed systems, data services, or data platforms.
• Background in backend engineering with Python, or similar languages.
• Strong understanding of data modeling, APIs, and the operational data lifecycle.
• Experience working in cross-functional teams, ideally in domains involving operational or enterprise data.
• Comfortable managing both people and projects; skilled at navigating ambiguity and aligning execution to strategy.
• Excellent communication skills and a collaborative mindset.
• Experience in a regulated environment (e.g., healthcare, finance, or biotech).
  
  

Physical Demands

• Ability to stand, walk, and sit for extended periods.
  
  

Work Environment

• Work is primarily performed in a remote office setting with a typical climate-controlled environment.
  
  

Pay Transparency, Budgeted Range

$191,318—$229,579 USD

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Science - Minded, Patient - Focused.

At GeneDx, we create, follow, and are informed by cutting-edge science. With over 20 years of expertise in diagnosing rare disorders and diseases, and pioneering work in the identification of new disease-causing genes, our commitment to genetic disease detection, discovery, and diagnosis is based on sound science and is focused on enhancing patient care.

Experts in what matters most.

With hundreds of genetic counselors, MD/PhD scientists, and clinical and molecular genomics specialists on staff, we are the industry's genetic testing experts and proud of it. We share the same goal as healthcare providers, patients, and families: to provide clear, accurate, and meaningful answers we all can trust.

SEQUENCING HAS THE POWER TO SOLVE DIAGNOSTIC CHALLENGES.

From sequencing to reporting and beyond, our technical and clinical experts are providing guidance every step of the way:

TECHNICAL EXPERTISE

• High-quality testing: Our laboratory is CLIA certified and CAP accredited and most of our tests are also New York State approved.
• Advanced detection: By interrogating genes for complex variants, we can identify the underlying causes of conditions that may otherwise be missed.
  
  

CLINICAL EXPERTISE

• Thorough analysis: We classify variants according to our custom adaptation of the most recent guidelines. We then leverage our rich internal database for additional interpretation evidence.
• Customized care: Our experts review all test results and write reports in a clear, concise, and personalized way. We also include information for research studies in specific clinical situations.
• Impactful discovery: Our researchers continue working to find answers even after testing is complete. Through both internal research efforts and global collaborations, we have identified and published hundreds of new disease-gene relationships and developed novel tools for genomic data analysis. These efforts ultimately deliver more diagnostic findings to individuals.
  
  

Learn more About Us here.

Our Culture

At GeneDx, we are dedicated to cultivating an environment where creativity and innovation thrive. We believe in the power of community and collaboration, where diverse perspectives are embraced, and every voice contributes to our shared success. Our team is a vibrant mix of professionals who challenge and support each other in equal measure, fostering growth both personally and professionally. When you join us, you're not just taking on a job—you're joining a movement. A movement that champions curiosity, embraces change, and believes in making an impact, one patient at a time. Cultural principles we live by:

• Be bold in our vision & brave in our execution.
• Communicate directly, with empathy.
• Do what we say we're going to do.
• Be adaptable to change.
• Operate with a bias for action.
  
  

Benefits include:

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Health, Dental, Vision and Life insurance
• 401k Retirement Savings Plan
• Employee Discounts
• Voluntary benefits
  
  

GeneDx is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

All privacy policy information can be found here.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Engineering and Information Technology

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