Software Engineering Manager

Function Health is dedicated to empowering individuals to live healthier lives through innovative technology. They are seeking a passionate Engineering Manager to lead and grow their engineering team, guiding technical execution and fostering an environment of collaboration and innovation.

Responsibilities:

• Recruit, mentor, and develop world-class engineers, fostering an environment of collaboration, ownership, and continuous learning
• Set the technical vision for projects while ensuring best practices in scalability, performance, and security. Guide the team in making strong architectural decisions and maintaining technical excellence
• Drive execution of key initiatives from conception through delivery, ensuring alignment with Function’s strategic goals and creating systems that scale as we grow
• Partner with product, design, and operations teams to align engineering outcomes with member experience and business priorities. Communicate clearly across technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Establish engineering practices that support high velocity without compromising quality. Champion Agile methodologies, CI/CD, and a culture of testing, measurement, and iteration
• Stay at the forefront of emerging technologies and inspire the team to apply innovative solutions to healthcare’s toughest challenges

Requirements:

• 12+ years in software engineering, with at least 3+ years in a formal leadership or management role
• Proven success in hiring, coaching, and scaling high-performing teams, ideally in a startup environment
• Strong foundation in software engineering, with proficiency in Python and experience building large-scale distributed systems
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Google Cloud) and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes) for scalable, resilient applications
• Passion for healthcare innovation and empowering individuals to better manage their health through technology
• Experience driving engineering processes that balance speed with quality, including Agile practices, test-driven development, and continuous integration/deployment
• Effective at leading and building culture in a distributed team environment
• Strong communication skills and ability to build trust across time zones
• A continuous learner who challenges assumptions and inspires curiosity across the team
• Demonstrated ability to take initiative, make decisions under uncertainty, and move projects forward even in the face of ambiguity
• Strong adaptability to changing business needs with a knack for building and optimizing processes
• Excellent communication skills, capable of explaining complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders
• Comfort with remote work environments, demonstrating the ability to stay productive and connected with the team irrespective of physical location
• A willingness to question assumptions and a commitment to continuous improvement
• A solid background in Data Engineering, demonstrating your expertise in managing, processing, and analyzing large data sets to drive decisions and innovations
• Advanced skills in a range of technologies, including Python for backend development, React and React Native for frontend and mobile app development, GCP for cloud services, and Postgres for database management
• Experience in building and deploying machine learning services, showcasing your ability to leverage AI and machine learning to solve complex problems and enhance our platform's intelligence and user personalization
• We highly value individuals with start-up experience, especially former founders or early engineering hires
• Knowledge of or experience with popular health technologies, such as Oura, Whoop, Apple Watch, and CGMs (Continuous Glucose Monitors)