Head of Engineering
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Summary
Flagship Pioneering is seeking a Head of Engineering to join their team in Cambridge, MA. The role involves leading technological innovation and managing a team of software engineers in a B2B SaaS environment focused on AI-driven product innovation.
About the Role
As the Head of Engineering, you will be responsible for setting the technical direction of a multi-agent system for e-commerce automation, architecting scalable solutions, collaborating with ML researchers, managing and mentoring software engineers, contributing to the codebase, and driving best practices in software development. You will also work closely with product managers to align technical capabilities with business goals and stay updated on the latest developments in AI and e-commerce technologies.
About You
Required:
- 10+ years of software engineering experience with strong engineering team management and leadership experience.
- Strong full stack skill set with an emphasis on front end engineering.
- Strong skills in Python and experience with cloud platforms, preferably AWS.
- Deep understanding of AI technologies, particularly in the context of multi-agent systems and LLMs.
- Solid grasp of software architecture principles.
- Familiarity with DevOps practices and tools (Git, Docker, Kubernetes).
- Strong problem-solving skills and ability to mentor and guide technical teams.
- Excellent communication skills, able to translate complex technical concepts for non-technical stakeholders.
Preferred:
- Advanced degree in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, or related field.
- Experience with additional front-end technologies (React, JavaScript, D3.js, Redux).
- Experience with e-commerce platforms (e.g., Shopify, WooCommerce) and/or ERP systems (e.g., Odoo).
- Knowledge of database management, particularly MongoDB.
- Familiarity with API development using FastAPI or Flask.
- AWS certifications (e.g., Solutions Architect).
- Experience with microservices and serverless architectures.
- Experience with mobile app development (React Native preferred).
- Experience in consumer-facing products, particularly in e-commerce or ERP systems.
Flagship Pioneering
Flagship Pioneering is a biotechnology company that invents and builds platform companies, each with the potential for multiple transformative human health and sustainability products. Since its launch in 2000, Flagship has originated and fostered more than 100 scientific ventures. The current Flagship ecosystem comprises over 40 companies, including Denali Therapeutics, Foghorn Therapeutics, Generate:Biomedicines, Inari, Indigo Agriculture, and Tessera Therapeutics.
Cambridge, MA