The Role
Lead company-wide AI and emerging tech strategy for genomics products. Define roadmaps, build AI agent frameworks and MLOps infrastructure, ship AI features across web and native apps, drive adoption and metrics, and hire and mentor an AI/bioinformatics team while aligning cross-functionally with product, engineering, design, growth, and the CEO.
Summary Generated by Built In
Sequencing is building the interface between humanity and its DNA.
Using clinical-grade whole genome sequencing, AI, and a rapidly expanding ecosystem of genomic applications, we help people better understand themselves, their health, and their future through their DNA.
The human genome is one of the most valuable and underutilized resources in the world. Our mission is to transform the human genome into a lifelong source of personalized guidance and build the trusted home for every genome on Earth.
As the world’s largest direct-to-consumer whole genome sequencing platform, Sequencing is helping define the future of AI-powered personalized health.
We’re a profitable, venture-backed, fully remote company building category-defining products that help people better understand themselves through their DNA.
The Director of AI and Emerging Technologies will lead Sequencing.com’s AI and emerging tech function, sitting at the intersection of Product and Engineering, and partnering closely with Bioinformatics, Design, and Growth to build AI-powered capabilities that advance our mission to transform DNA from static data into an interactive source of lifelong health intelligence for individuals and families. This leader will be responsible for defining the AI and emerging technology strategy, setting the technical vision, and establishing the processes, standards, and operating rhythm that ensure AI is deeply and effectively embedded across our products.
This role will own outcomes for AI and emerging technology across our genomics platform and native apps, including improving user engagement, quality, and time-to-insight, while driving clear, measurable impact on company growth and AI-driven revenue in a fast-moving health tech environment. It combines strategy, hands-on technical leadership, and executive communication, and you will work directly with cross-functional partners to translate AI opportunities into shipped, high-impact capabilities that consistently raise the bar for genomic intelligence and customer experience.
- Define and own the company-wide AI and emerging technology strategy, aligned with product and business goals for AI + genomics.
- Build and maintain AI strategy docs, technical roadmaps, and a bioinformatics AI roadmap that translate vision into clear initiatives, milestones, and metrics.
- Design and lead an AI agent framework and automation infrastructure (agent swarms/societies) to power genomic interpretation, personalization, and operational automation.
- Partner with Product, Engineering, and Bioinformatics to ship AI/ML features across web and native apps, from prototype to scaled production.
- Drive AI feature adoption, continuously improving model accuracy, quality, and time-to-insight for genomic AI use cases.
- Collaborate with Mobile Engineering to make native app development smoother, improve app quality, and ensure successful submission and performance in app stores.
- Work closely with Growth and Product to design experiments that increase AI-driven user engagement, retention, and revenue.
- Establish and track core AI metrics: AI feature adoption rate, model accuracy and quality, time-to-insight for genomic AI, AI-driven revenue impact, and team velocity/innovation output.
- Build, lead, and mentor a high-performing AI/ML and emerging tech team, including AI/ML engineers and bioinformatics scientists.
- Ensure structured alignment and communication with the CEO, Bioinformatics, Engineering, Product, Design, and Growth leaders.
- 8+ years total experience in AI/ML, with significant time in product-led environments (health tech, genomics, or related).
- Proven track record building and scaling AI products end-to-end, AI research + product integration and team building.
- Experience designing and leading AI agent frameworks and automation infrastructure (including multi-agent swarms or societies) that power intelligent decisioning, personalization, and operational automation across production systems.
- Comfortable working with bioinformatics scientists, genomic data, and domain constraints.
- Product Management experience including roadmapping, prioritization, metrics, user-centric thinking and product delivery.
- Ability to go deep with architects and engineers on system design, infrastructure, and MLOps.
- Familiarity with native app development and shipping to app stores; knows how to collaborate with mobile teams to improve quality and velocity.
- Experience team building, coaching, cross-functional influence, and clear communication with both technical and non-technical stakeholders
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage
- 401(k) with company matching
- Paid time off (PTO)
- Paid volunteer time off
- Fully remote work with home office stipend
- Parental bonding leave
- Clinical-grade whole genome sequencing for you and your family (private and confidential)
- Redefine how people understand themselves through their DNA
- Build category-defining products alongside scientists, engineers, and innovators
- Contribute to technology that will improve and extend millions of lives
- Shape one of the most important emerging categories in AI and healthcare
Sequencing Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment, including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.
Sequencing Inc. may use artificial intelligence (AI) or automated tools as part of the recruiting and hiring process, including for application screening and candidate evaluation. These tools may analyze information provided in your application materials or during the hiring process. Where required by applicable law, candidates may request a reasonable accommodation or an alternative selection process by contacting [email protected].
Skills Required
- 8+ years total experience in AI/ML with significant time in product-led environments (health tech, genomics, or related).
- Proven track record building and scaling AI products end-to-end, integrating research and product.
- Experience designing and leading AI agent frameworks and automation infrastructure, including multi-agent swarms or societies.
- Comfortable working with bioinformatics scientists and genomic data, and understanding domain constraints.
- Product management experience: roadmapping, prioritization, metrics, user-centric thinking, and product delivery.
- Deep technical ability to collaborate on system design, infrastructure, and MLOps.
- Familiarity with native mobile app development and app store submission processes; ability to collaborate with mobile teams.
- Experience building, coaching, and leading high-performing AI/ML and emerging tech teams; strong cross-functional communication.
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The Company
What We Do
Sequencing.com is a genomics platform that provides clinical-grade whole genome sequencing, at-home DNA kits, and free lifetime DNA data storage. The company offers an app/report marketplace, AI-enabled interpretation, and personalized health, wellness, and ancestry reports produced from WGS data, with emphasis on privacy and ongoing updates to drive actionable insights for prevention and personalized care.
