Software Engineering Manager

Join Function, a healthcare technology startup, as a Software Engineering Manager. In this role, you will lead and grow our engineering team, set technical direction, drive project execution, and foster a culture of innovation. You will collaborate closely with product, design, and operations teams to align engineering outcomes with member experience and business priorities. This is a remote position that requires a strong foundation in software engineering, cloud and infrastructure knowledge, and a passion for healthcare innovation.

• 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.
• If you’re looking for an easy job, a slow-moving corporation, or a predictable 9-to-5, this role isn’t for you. We’re seeking a leader with energy, creativity, and deep commitment to Function’s mission
• A continuous learner who challenges assumptions and inspires curiosity across the team
• Technical Expertise
• Strong foundation in software engineering, with proficiency in Python and experience building large-scale distributed systems. While this role emphasizes leadership, you should be able to engage deeply with technical discussions
• Cloud & Infrastructure Knowledge
• Passion for healthcare innovation and empowering individuals to better manage their health through technology
• Remote Leadership
• Healthcare & Mission Alignment
• Operational Excellence
• Leadership Experience
• 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
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Google Cloud) and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes) for scalable, resilient applications
• 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
• Growth Mindset
• Data Engineering Background: A solid background in Data Engineering, demonstrating your expertise in managing, processing, and analyzing large data sets to drive decisions and innovations. Your ability to extract valuable insights from complex data will enhance our product offerings and operational efficiency
• Technical Proficiency: 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. Your proficiency in these technologies will be critical in developing robust, scalable, and user-friendly solutions
• Machine Learning Deployment: 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
• Start-Up Experience: We highly value individuals with start-up experience, especially former founders or early engineering hires. This experience indicates a versatile skill set and an ability to thrive in fast-paced, evolving environments
• Familiarity with Health Technologies: Knowledge of or experience with popular health technologies, such as Oura, Whoop, Apple Watch, and CGMs (Continuous Glucose Monitors). An interest in or experience with health and wellness technologies suggests a passion for leveraging technology to improve personal and community health outcomes