CZI is aiming to cure, prevent, or manage all diseases by the end of the century by building an AI-based virtual cell model. This requires unprecedented scientific datasets to support biological modeling and innovation, and the job is to lead the engineering of the Data Platform to manage these datasets.
Requirements
- Demonstrated ability to architect, deliver, and operate PB-scale data solutions for hybrid on-premise and cloud infrastructure that support model training from rapidly evolving data types.
- Expert knowledge of software engineering with the ability to translate theoretical knowledge into practical approaches involving research, analysis, conclusions, and the creation and execution of action plans
- Ability to contribute to software design discussions and decisions.
- Demonstrated ability to contribute to and guide software design discussions, driving strategic technical decisions and fostering alignment across teams.
Responsibilities
- Lead an engineering team focused on Data services, developing and supporting data pipelines (to ingest high volumes of imaging, mass spectrometry and sequencing data), a data platform, and preparing data for AI training.
- Work cross-functionally with internal and external partners to develop and deliver on the roadmap and plan the long-term strategy for how Data is a key enabler for our Science ambitions.
- Participate in and encourage Agile software development practices to deliver frequent value to our users and enable continuous feedback loops.
- Set the technical direction and guide the team on technical decisions, and oversee that best practices are being followed.
- Ensure quality in the work we deliver.
- Be a hands-on manager to the team.
- Hire and onboard engineers to fill resource gaps while building out a diverse team.
Other
- 12+ years of experience in Software Engineering, with 5+ years of engineering leadership experience (as a people manager)
- Experience in hiring managing, and growing a team of software engineers and building and evolving a high-performance and high-impact culture
- Experience working with an interdisciplinary team to shape product requirements and designs, and deliver software solutions.
- Ability to serve as an example on providing direction and guidance by communicating clearly, directly and respectfully while inspiring growth and collaboration across multiple audiences, with proven ability to coach and develop engineers' skills and careers
- This role is a hybrid position requiring you to be onsite for at least 60% of the working month, approximately 3 days a week
