Senior Director, Software Engineering
Collective Health · San Francisco, CA | Lehi, UT | Plano, TX · US
Posted 60+ days ago
Software Engineering
On-site
Not yet analysed
Demand85
Career growth88
Healthcare fit35
Remote potential60
5-year outlook
Senior Director of Engineering in health tech typically commands top-tier compensation, with significant upside given the AI and contact center focus. Expect high six-figure to seven-figure total compensation, but exact figures depend on company stage and location.
Clinical license
Not required
Applicant reach
narrow
Seniority
executive
Employment type
–
Date found
2026-08-26
Intelligence details
Why this is worth applying to
Clinicians with a strong software engineering background and leadership experience should consider this role, as it offers a chance to shape healthcare technology at scale. However, it is not suitable for clinicians without deep technical expertise and a track record of leading engineering teams.
Who should apply
Physicians, nurses, or allied health professionals who have transitioned into software engineering and have 15+ years of experience, including leading engineering teams in healthcare or tech. Also relevant for healthcare IT leaders with a technical background.
CV angle
Highlight any healthcare domain expertise (e.g., HIPAA compliance, PHI handling, benefits navigation) alongside engineering leadership achievements. Emphasize experience with AI/ML, contact center technologies, and scaling platforms. Frame clinical background as a differentiator for understanding member needs and regulatory requirements.
Skills to highlight
- AI/ML strategy
- Contact center technology (CCaaS)
- Team leadership and mentoring
- HIPAA compliance
- Product roadmap execution
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Data-driven decision making
- Web and mobile platform development
Role summary
Senior Director of Member Experience Engineering at Collective Health, leading engineering teams across member digital experience, advocate tooling, and contact center AI to reduce costs and improve quality of healthcare benefits support.
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