Director of Engineering - Transforming Healthcare Technology

About the Role

We are seeking an exceptional Director of Engineering to join our team at Garner Health, a company dedicated to transforming the healthcare economy. This Director of Engineering remote position will report directly to the Chief Technology Officer and play a crucial role in leading our Search team, which is responsible for our provider recommendations system and AI-powered member support systems.

What You'll Do

• Lead the development of a world-class Search system that organizes provider data to deliver relevant and impactful recommendations to our members.
• Own and drive the execution of quarterly deliverables and long-term strategy for the Search team.
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to align strategies and achieve company objectives.
• Provide leadership and guidance to your teams, fostering a culture of excellence, collaboration, and accountability.
• Ensure your team incorporates relevant new technologies, system designs, and strategies, especially in big data, ML, and AI.
• Influence partner teams to accelerate delivery across the organization.
• Champion the privacy and security of our users’ data.
• Mentor, grow, and recruit the next generation of engineering leaders at Garner.

Requirements

• 6+ years in software engineering, including 3+ years managing software or data engineering teams.
• 1+ year managing engineering managers.
• Experience operating production ML systems for user-facing use cases using modern ML platforms (e.g., SageMaker, Vertex AI).
• Familiarity with feature engineering technologies and production ML lifecycle.
• Experience with data engineering concepts supporting ML-powered systems.
• Ability to translate complex business needs into a clear technical roadmap.
• Experience working with regulated data; healthcare data standards (HIPAA, EDI) a plus.
• A willingness to roll up your sleeves and ensure company success.

Nice to Have

• Experience with personalization, recommendation, or search systems.
• Experience working in a rapidly evolving startup environment.
• A desire to improve the U.S. healthcare system.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary range of $285,000 - $315,000.
• Equity incentive participation.
• Flexible PTO and comprehensive medical/dental/vision plans.
• 401(k) plan options.
• Relocation assistance for non-local candidates.
• A mission-driven team focused on meaningful impact.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.

This Director of Engineering remote role is a unique opportunity to join a fast-growing company in a transformative position, helping shape the future of healthcare.