PacBio
Senior Manager/Associate Director, Software, Platform Engineering
US - California - Menlo Park · Director
No sponsorship$196k-$294kDetected 12 days ago
PythonC++C#Distributed SystemsDockerAnsibleCI/CDLinuxDevOpsPlatform EngineeringComplianceEmbedded SystemsRoboticsTest AutomationBioinformaticsMedical DevicesLeadershipCommunicationProblem SolvingActuators
About the role
- This role requires extensive hands-on DevOps experience deploying and updating software on complex physical hardware systems.
- Ideal candidates have led DevOps and platform teams responsible for software that runs on instruments, robotics, or other embedded systems that process real-world data.
- Your mission is to enable reliable, scalable, secure, and high-performance software delivery across the organization.
Responsibilities
- Own and evolve software delivery pipelines for deployment onto physical sequencing instruments, including build systems, packaging, deployment, and release management
- Implement and optimize CI/CD pipelines that support hardware-in-the-loop testing, instrument simulation, and deployment to physical devices
- Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing team of platform engineers[JH2.1]
- Drive continual improvement in software delivery efficiency, reliability, and scalability
- Define and enforce best practices for source control, build orchestration, and environment management
- Collaborate with development, IT, V&V, and manufacturing teams to streamline handoffs and enhance integration processes
- PACB) is a premier life science technology company that designs, develops, and manufactures advanced sequencing solutions to help scientists and clinical researchers resolve genetically complex problems.
Requirements
- Bachelor's, Master's, or Ph.D. in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related discipline
- Hands-on experience with CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, and release engineering
- 5+ years of engineering experience, including 3+ years in a leadership role (Manager, Senior Manager, Associate Director, or equivalent)
- Strong understanding of software architecture and development best practices
- Track record of delivering high-quality software systems in complex, multidisciplinary environments
- Experience in Linux systems administration on deployed hardware systems, including OS image management, device provisioning, performance tuning, and field diagnostics
- Familiarity with secure development practices and testing and tools for vulnerability detection and remediation
- Proficiency in one or more programming languages (e.g.
- Familiarity with containerization and orchestration tools (Docker/Podman, Singularity)
- Experience in debugging hardware and software issues in complex computer systems with a deep understanding of system-level interactions
Nice to have
- Understanding of automation, infrastructure-as-code, and configuration management tools (e.g., Ansible, Puppet, Chef)
- Familiarity with regulatory compliance frameworks relevant to software development and experience working with Quality & Regulatory teams
- In-depth knowledge of Linux internals and distributed systems
- Experience leading platform modernization or cloud transformation initiatives
- Demonstrated success in improving software delivery, platform reliability, and quality practices
- Preferred Experience:
Compensation
- $195,900.00 - $293,900.00
Benefits
- Our mission is to enable the promise of genomics to better human health.
- Genomics is core to all biological processes, and our advanced genomics tools provide scientists and clinical researchers the insights to better understand biology and health.
- Define and execute the vision and roadmap for platform engineering in alignment with company and R&D goals
- 5+ years of hands-on experience deploying and updating software on complex hardware systems (e.g. scientific instruments, robotics platforms, medical devices, or similar)
Company info
- Our Careers Site is only for individuals seeking a job at PacBio.
- Staffing and recruiting agencies and individuals being represented by an agency are not authorized to use this site or to submit profiles, applications or resumes, and any such submissions will be considered unsolicited.
- PacBio does not accept unsolicited resumes or applications from agencies.
- Please do not forward resumes to our jobs alias, PacBio employees or any other company location.
- PacBio is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes/applications.
- All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, protected veteran status, or on the basis of disability, gender identity, and sexual orientation.
- If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process, or are limited in the ability or unable to access or use this online application process and need an alternative method for applying, you may contact us at 650-521-8000, or careers@pacificbiosciences.com for assistance.
- We are now entering the century of biology and genomics is at the heart of the next revolution.
- Become part of the new paradigm in gene sequencing and help shape the future of genomic study by joining the PacBio team.
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Visa & Work Authorization
- Candidates must have current authorization to work in the United States without the need for present or future sponsorship.
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