Software Engineering Manager

Location: US - Remote Department: Engineering Work Type: Remote, Full-time

Company Overview:

Function was founded with a singular focus: empower you to live 100 healthy years. We’re doing that by using the best available technology to make sure people don't suffer or die a preventable death. Function has been recognized as one of Fast Company’s Most Innovative Companies of 2024 and is venture-backed by Andreessen Horowitz (a16z). Hundreds of thousands of members have joined Function to take control of their health. We are growing our team and seeking out world-class talent that deeply believes in our mission to positively impact global health and have a relentless bias toward action and a growth mindset. Function fosters a collaborative and dynamic environment where, every day, we are building the future.

Role:

We are seeking a passionate and driven Engineering Manager to lead and grow our engineering team at Function. In this role, you will not only guide technical execution but also inspire and mentor engineers, creating an environment where innovation thrives. You’ll partner closely with product and design to deliver scalable, secure, and impactful software that empowers our members to access their health data in real time. This is a role for someone energized by building both teams and systems. You’ll shape the engineering culture, set technical direction, and help us scale with excellence as we revolutionize healthcare technology. If you’re looking for an easy job, a slow-moving corporation, or a predictable 9-to-5, this role isn’t for you. We’re seeking a leader with energy, creativity, and deep commitment to Function’s mission.

Key Responsibilities:

Team Leadership & Growth

• Recruit, mentor, and develop world-class engineers, fostering an environment of collaboration, ownership, and continuous learning.

Technical Direction & Oversight

• Set the technical vision for projects while ensuring best practices in scalability, performance, and security. Guide the team in making strong architectural decisions and maintaining technical excellence.

Project Execution & Delivery

• Drive execution of key initiatives from conception through delivery, ensuring alignment with Function’s strategic goals and creating systems that scale as we grow.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner with product, design, and operations teams to align engineering outcomes with member experience and business priorities. Communicate clearly across technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Culture & Process

• Establish engineering practices that support high velocity without compromising quality. Champion Agile methodologies, CI/CD, and a culture of testing, measurement, and iteration.

Innovation & Problem Solving

• Stay at the forefront of emerging technologies and inspire the team to apply innovative solutions to healthcare’s toughest challenges.

Qualifications/Skills:

• Leadership Experience: 12+ years in software engineering, with at least 3+ years in a formal leadership or management role. Proven success in hiring, coaching, and scaling high-performing teams, ideally in a startup environment.
• Technical Expertise: Strong foundation in software engineering, with proficiency in Python and experience building large-scale distributed systems.
• Cloud & Infrastructure Knowledge: Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Google Cloud) and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes) for scalable,resilient applications.
• Healthcare & Mission Alignment: Passion for healthcare innovation and empowering individuals to better manage their health through technology.
• Operational Excellence: Experience driving engineering processes that balance speed with quality including Agile practices,test-driven development (TDD), continuous integration/deployment (CI/CD).
• Remote Leadership: Effective at leading and building culture in a distributed team environment; strong communication skills; ability to build trust across time zones.
• Growth Mindset: A continuous learner who challenges assumptionsand inspires curiosity across the team.

To be a strong fit:

• Bias Toward Action: Ability to take initiative under uncertainty; self-starter.
• Entrepreneurial Spirit: Adaptability; process building/optimization skills.
• Communication: Excellent skills explaining complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• Remote Work Adaptability: Comfortable working remotely productively.
• Continuous Improvement: Openness to feedback; commitment to personal/professional growth.

Nice-to-Have Skillsand Experiences:

• Data Engineering background managing large data sets.
• Advanced skills in Python (backend), React/React Native(frontend/mobile), GCP(cloud services), Postgres(database).
• Experience building/deploying machine learning services.
• Start-up experience including former founders or early engineering hires.
• Familiarity with health technologies such as Oura , Whoop , Apple Watch , CGMs(Continuous Glucose Monitors).

Additional Information:

Function offers competitive salaryand benefits package including equity options , flexible working hours , dynamic work environment encouraging creativity/innovation . Function is an equal opportunity employer committedto diversity/inclusion . Legitimate communications come from @functionhealth.com email addresses only ; bewareof scams .

Application:

No direct application URL provided on page ; application form fields include first name , last name , email , LinkedIn URL , phone number , location , resume upload ; questions about referral status ; US/Canada work authorization ; visa sponsorship needs ; motivation for role ; confirmation of 3+ years Engineering Management experience . Contact email for legitimacy concerns or inquiries : talent@functionhealth.com