Manager, Engineering

Velsera; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Work & Time Off

Health & Well-being

Growth & Learning

Engaging & Fun Work Culture

Job summary

Velsera, headquartered in Boston, MA, is seeking an Engineering Manager to lead a team of software engineers in a regulated environment. You will hire, onboard, and coach 6–12 engineers while steering quarterly plans and cross-functional collaboration with Product and Customer Operations.

You will report on development progress, quality, and system performance, promoting agile practices and process improvements to deliver high-quality software at speed.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in software engineering.
• Strong people management skills.
• Clear communication with both technical and non-technical partners.
• Servant-leader mindset for agile engineering teams.
• Extensive experience in software development with Agile SDLC.
• Excellent prioritization and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Assess needs of agile teams and hire/onboard new members within budgets.
• Motivate the team to deliver high-quality work in a healthy environment.
• Manage 6–12 software engineers: conduct reviews, coach and mentor.
• Drive delivery of software in a regulated environment per quarterly plans.
• Facilitate quarterly planning between Engineering, Product and Business.
• Collaborate with Product and Customer Operations to ensure successful delivery.
• Develop deep understanding of Velsera’s products from business, customer, and product perspectives.
• Report development, quality, operations, and system performance using predefined metrics.
• Promote and implement agile processes and cross-team improvements.

Skills

People management

Software engineering

Communication

Leadership

Agile

Job description

About Velsera

Medicine moves too slow. At Velsera, we are changing that.

Velsera was formed in 2023 through the shared vision of Seven Bridges and Pierian, with a mission to accelerate the discovery, development, and delivery of life-changing insights.

Velsera provides software and professional services for:

• AI-powered multimodal data harmonization and analytics for drug discovery and development


• IVD development, validation, and regulatory approval


• Clinical NGS interpretation, reporting, and adoption

With our headquarters in Boston, MA, we are growing and expanding our teams located in different countries!

What will you do?

• You assess the needs of agile teams: hire and onboard new team members as required within predefined budgets.


• You motivate the team to deliver their best work in a healthy sustainable environment.


• People management for 6 to 12 software engineers: conduct performance reviews, coach and mentor engineers to support their growth and development.


• You drive the delivery of high-quality software in a regulated environment, according to the teams’ quarterly plans. You protect the teams from disturbance & disruption while prioritizing critical issues with the teams.


• You support the team in quarterly planning: as an Engineering Manager, you facilitate discussions between Engineering, Product & Business.


• Collaborate with cross-functional teams such as Product and Customer Operations to ensure the successful delivery of software products.


• Build a deep understanding of Velsera’s products offering from a business, a customer, a product


• You report on the status of development, quality, operations, and system performance to management using predefined metrics.


• You ensure that agile software development methodologies are implemented and processes are efficient and effective. You suggest cross-team process improvements when applicable.

What do you bring to the table?

• +5 years in the field of software engineering.


• Strong people management skills with the ability to inspire and motivate a team of software engineers.


• The ability to clearly communicate and collaborate well with both technical and non-technical partners.


• A problem-solver attitude as a servant leader for agile engineering teams, providing solutions to unblock both people and processes.


• A strong technical background in software engineering, with at least 5 years of experience in the software development industry.


• Experience with Agile methodologies and Software Development Life Cycle management processes.


• Excellent prioritization and organizational skills, a track record of actively driving processes to deliver quality outcomes.


• Good presentation, oral, and written communication skills.


• Experience in developing software in a regulated environment is a plus.

Benefits

• Flexible Work & Time Off - Embrace hybrid work models and enjoy the freedom of unlimited paid time off to support work-life balance.


• Health & Well-being - Access comprehensive group medical and life insurance coverage, along with a 24/7 Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for mental health and wellness support.


• Growth & Learning - Fuel your professional journey with continuous learning and development programs designed to help you upskill and grow.


• Engaging & Fun Work Culture - Experience a vibrant workplace with team events, celebrations, and engaging activities that make every workday enjoyable.


• & Many More...