Engineering Manager, Federal

Abridge•San Francisco, CA

13h

About The Position

Our generative AI-powered products are bringing joy back to the practice of medicine, and we’re looking for an Engineering Manager to lead our team in building Federal government-ready capabilities and features. You’ll guide a group of US-based, full-stack software engineers working on both frontend and backend development, primarily in Typescript, React, NextJS, and Node. Your team will work toward meeting and maintaining a high bar for security and compliance requirements, which are heavily influenced by federal government regulations and requirements. A strong focus on robust architecture, secure deployment, and secure technical operations is a must.

Requirements

A strong technologist, with 5+ years as a software engineer building web applications in a cloud native environment and 2+ years managing software engineering teams.
Comfortable giving constructive feedback on technical designs and code reviews.
Skilled in building secure, compliant systems in major cloud platforms (GCP preferred, AWS experience welcome).
Familiar with containers, databases, and modern frontend frameworks.
Knowledgeable about the software development lifecycle. You view processes such as Kanban and Scrum as tools in a toolbox, and you know which tools to apply in which situations.
Skilled at hiring and mentorship, with a track record of helping engineers grow their skills and careers.
Up-to-date on industry best-practices and tools, and enjoy learning new things
Excited about being hands-on in a fast-moving, productive, and supportive environment
Willing to pitch in wherever needed
Has thrived in a fast-growing startup, knows how to operate in that environment

Nice To Haves

Experience as an engineering leader working in the federal government OR as an engineering leader on a team directly involved in products sold to the federal government.
Experience engineering systems within a FedRAMP Moderate / High environment is a plus.

Responsibilities

Recruit, retain, and mentor engineers with full-stack expertise; experience engineering in high sensitivity, federal environments is a huge plus. Provide regular feedback; create opportunities for career growth; and foster a culture of collaboration and excellence.
Work closely with stakeholders such as product managers and customers to plan, execute, and support multiple projects simultaneously. You will be responsible for the engineering process in the team and the output of the team.
Help set business context for the team and apply your knowledge of business and software engineering to guide architectural discussions; anticipate and resolve technical challenges; and advocate for technology projects. In close partnership with Abridge's Security Organization, anticipate and resolve technical challenges arising from government regulations and requirements, managing sensitive data, and managing technical operations within the bounds of federal requirements.
Set a high standard for your team including software quality, performance, reliability, security, and compliance with industry and regulatory standards.

Benefits

Generous Time Off: 14 paid holidays, flexible PTO for salaried employees, and accrued time off for hourly employees
Comprehensive Health Plans: Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage for all full-time employees and their families.
Generous HSA Contribution: If you choose a High Deductible Health Plan, Abridge makes monthly contributions to your HSA.
Paid Parental Leave: Generous paid parental leave for all full-time employees.
Family Forming Benefits: Resources and financial support to help you build your family.
401(k) Matching: Contribution matching to help invest in your future.
Personal Device Allowance: Tax free funds for personal device usage.
Pre-tax Benefits: Access to Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Commuter Benefits.
Lifestyle Wallet: Monthly contributions for fitness, professional development, coworking, and more.
Mental Health Support: Dedicated access to therapy and coaching to help you reach your goals.
Sabbatical Leave: Paid Sabbatical Leave after 5 years of employment.
Compensation and Equity: Competitive compensation and equity grants for full time employees.
... and much more!