Director, Software Engineering

Opportunity Overview:

You will lead high-caliber full-stack software engineering teams focused on building out our AI-enabled clinical intelligence SaaS. You’ll lead teams through the product lifecycle, from inception to design, build, and delivery.  Product engineering teams at Cohere work with a high degree of autonomy to solve complex problems across the business, partnering closely with product and design.

People who succeed here are empathetic, candid, kind, caring teammates who embody our core values and principles. We believe that diverse, inclusive teams make the most impactful work. Cohere is deeply invested in ensuring that we have a supportive, growth-oriented environment that works for everyone. 

What you’ll do:

• Recruit and build high-caliber engineering teams
• Foster a culture where teams feel stimulated by their work and passionate about their role
• Leadership and Management:
• Lead and manage engineering teams, including recruitment, mentorship, and performance evaluation.
• Foster a collaborative and innovative culture within the engineering department.
• Develop and implement strategic plans for the engineering department in alignment with the company’s goals.
• Strategic Planning:
• Contribute to the company’s overall strategy and business planning.
• Identify opportunities for technological advancements and innovation.
• Develop long-term plans for technology development and deployment.
• Technical Expertise:
• Provide technical guidance and support to engineering teams.
• Stay updated with the latest industry trends and technologies.
• Ensure the implementation of best practices and standards in software development and engineering processes.
• Product Development:
• Work closely with product management to define product requirements and specifications.
• Oversee the design, development, and deployment of products and features.
• Ensure the scalability, security, and performance of products.
• Compliance and Security:
• Ensure compliance with industry standards, regulations, and company policies.
• Implement and maintain robust security protocols to protect company data and intellectual property.

What you’ll need:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science or a related field or equivalent experience
• 8+ years of experience managing software engineering teams in a fast-paced, agile environment
• 5+ years of experience in building B2B, multi-tenant SaaS products
• Proven track record of delivering high-quality software on time and within budget
• Previous experience as a product-oriented team lead with expertise in one or more programming languages and frameworks, preferably on the JVM
• Prior experience in healthcare or life sciences
• Prior experience in B2B enterprise sales environment

Pay & Perks:

💻 Fully remote opportunity with about 20% travel

🩺 Medical, dental, vision, life, disability insurance, and Employee Assistance Program 

📈 401K retirement plan with company match; flexible spending and health savings account 

🏝️ Up to 184 hours (23 days) of PTO per year + company holidays

👶 Up to 14 weeks of paid parental leave 

🐶 Pet insurance  

The salary range for this position is $200,000 to $225,000 annually; as part of a total benefits package which includes health insurance, 401k and bonus. In accordance with state applicable laws, Cohere is required to provide a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role. Individual pay decisions are ultimately based on a number of factors, including but not limited to qualifications for the role, experience level, skillset, and internal alignment.

Interview Process*:

1. Connect with Talent Acquisition for a Preliminary Phone Screening
2. Meet your Hiring Manager!
3. Live Design Interview
4. Project Retro
5. Product Interview

*Subject to change

About Cohere Health:

Cohere Health’s clinical intelligence platform delivers AI-powered solutions that streamline access to quality care by improving payer-provider collaboration, cost containment, and healthcare economics. Cohere Health works with over 660,000 providers and handles over 12 million prior authorization requests annually. Its responsible AI auto-approves up to 90% of requests for millions of health plan members.

With the acquisition of ZignaAI, we’ve further enhanced our platform by launching our Payment Integrity Suite, anchored by Cohere Validate™, an AI-driven clinical and coding validation solution that operates in near real-time. By unifying pre-service authorization data with post-service claims validation, we’re creating a transparent healthcare ecosystem that reduces waste, improves payer-provider collaboration and patient outcomes, and ensures providers are paid promptly and accurately.

Cohere Health’s innovations continue to receive industry wide recognition. We’ve been named to the 2025 Inc. 5000 list and in the Gartner® Hype Cycle™ for U.S. Healthcare Payers (2022-2025), and ranked as a Top 5 LinkedIn™ Startup for 2023 & 2024. Backed by leading investors such as Deerfield Management, Define Ventures, Flare Capital Partners, Longitude Capital, and Polaris Partners, Cohere Health drives more transparent, streamlined healthcare processes, helping patients receive faster, more appropriate care and higher-quality outcomes.

The Coherenauts, as we call ourselves, who succeed here are empathetic teammates who are candid, kind, caring, and embody our core values and principles. We believe that diverse, inclusive teams make the most impactful work. Cohere is deeply invested in ensuring that we have a supportive, growth-oriented environment that works for everyone.

We can’t wait to learn more about you and meet you at Cohere Health!

Equal Opportunity Statement: 

Cohere Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to fostering an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all.  To us, it’s personal.

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