Director of Engineering (Patient Outreach), Remote
Remote, United States
Technology – Engineering /
Full Time /
Remote
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Director of Engineering to lead our engineering teams in developing innovative patient outreach platforms. This role requires a strategic leader who can navigate complex stakeholder relationships, oversee technical projects, and drive operational excellence across our engineering functions. The Director will play a critical role in enhancing patient engagement through various communication channels, including SMS and calling, while ensuring the technical maturity of our platforms. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in software development, excellent business acumen, and the ability to inspire and mentor a seasoned engineering team.
As the Director of Engineering, you will lead with the ability to dig deep with engineers, coach/mentor on technical design where necessary and deliver high business impact on projects of increasing dependencies and ambiguity. You will lead a team of individual contributors in the development of technology that saves lives and improves mental and physical health for millions of people.
At Aledade, we empower primary care physicians with technology to keep their patients healthy, preventing unnecessary hospitalizations.
Primary Duties:
- Build a high performing team by hiring and nurturing engineering talent.
- Strong technical leadership - drive technical solutioning and building roadmaps.
- Set aggressive and clear goals and remove all roadblocks for the team to achieve them.
- Working seamlessly and collaboratively with stakeholders across Aledade to achieve business outcomes.
- Work closely with engineering leaders to drive engineering excellence in our processes and systems.
Minimum Qualifications:
- BS/BTech (or higher) in Computer Science, Engineering or a related field required.
- 10+ years of production-level experience as an engineer and technical lead building highly scalable and reliable software.
- 5+ years of managerial experience building and leading technical engineering teams.
Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and/or Abilities
- Strongly Preferred:
- Technical Leadership: Proven experience in guiding technical teams and architects, with a strong focus on building scalable platforms.
- Experience building scalable, configurable platforms using SMS/Texting and Calling.
- Hands-On Technical Expertise: Experience in full-stack development, particularly with technologies such as Python, JavaScript, AWS, and DevOps practices.
- Experience evaluating third party vendors and integrating them into complex platforms.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Ability to work effectively with multiple stakeholder groups, including leadership teams and operational departments.
- Strong Communication Skills: Proficiency in representing engineering interests in key leadership meetings and discussions.
- Team Management: Ability to lead and mentor a team of seasoned engineers, managing performance and professional growth.
- Background in Scaling Software Solutions: Proven track record of building and scaling software solutions in fast-paced environments, preferably within traditional software or healthcare tech industries.
Who We Are:
Aledade, a public benefit corporation, exists to empower the most transformational part of our health care landscape - independent primary care. We were founded in 2014, and since then, we've become the largest network of independent primary care in the country - helping practices, health centers and clinics deliver better care to their patients and thrive in value-based care. Additionally, by creating value-based contracts across a wide variety of payers, we aim to flip the script on the traditional fee-for-service model. Our work strengthens continuity of care, aligns incentives, and ensures primary care physicians are paid for what they do best - keeping patients healthy. If you want to help create a health care system that is good for patients, good for practices and good for society - and if you're eager to join a collaborative, inclusive and remote-first culture - you've come to the right place.
What Does This Mean for You?
At Aledade, you will be part of a creative culture that is driven by a passion for tackling complex issues with respect, open-mindedness and a desire to learn. You will collaborate with team members who bring a wide range of experiences, interests, backgrounds, beliefs and achievements to their work - and who are all united by a shared passion for public health and a commitment to the Aledade mission.
In addition to time off to support work-life balance and enjoyment, we offer the following comprehensive benefits package designed for the overall well-being of our team members:
Flexible work schedules and the ability to work remotely are available for many roles
Health, dental and vision insurance paid up to 80% for employees, dependents, and domestic partners Robust time off plan 21 days of PTO in your first year 2 Paid Volunteer Days & 11 paid holidays
12 weeks paid Parental Leave for all new parents
6 weeks paid sabbatical after 6 years of service
Educational Assistant Program & Clinical Employee Reimbursement Program
401(K) with up to 4% match
Stock options
And much more!
At Aledade, we don’t just accept differences, we celebrate them! We strive to attract, develop, and retain highly qualified individuals representing the diverse communities where we live and work. Aledade is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Employment policies and decisions at Aledade are based on merit, qualifications, performance, and business needs. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth or medical conditions related to pregnancy or childbirth), gender identity or expression, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, legally protected genetic information, marital status, veteran status, or sexual orientation.
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