Director of Engineering

Scion Technology has been engaged to conduct a search for an experienced Senior Software Engineering Manager for our client, a growing HealthTech organization building the next generation of intelligent health SaaS products! This is a full‑time, direct hire position based onsite in New Jersey. POSITION OVERVIEW Build a new engineering organization, improve development effectiveness, guide architecture across established and emerging products, and help introduce practical AI‑assisted methods across the engineering lifecycle. PERKS Competitive annual salary up to $225k/yr (depending on experience) + bonus Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance Opportunity to build and lead a new engineering organization from the ground up Significant influence over technical strategy, team structure, and product development RESPONSIBILITIES Establish and grow a new engineering group, including recruiting, organizational design, onboarding, and leadership development Improve development throughput, delivery consistency, and software quality Identify and remove obstacles that limit engineering productivity Provide technical leadership for major new product initiatives involving intelligent recommendations and AI‑enabled experiences Guide architecture across mature applications and newly developed systems Establish engineering principles, technical standards, and development practices Incorporate AI‑assisted approaches into implementation, testing, troubleshooting, documentation, and technical exploration QUALIFICATIONS Experience leading software engineering organizations through periods of growth or transformation Proven ability to improve engineering productivity, delivery velocity, and software quality Practical experience using AI‑enabled tools as part of modern software development workflows Strong architectural judgment and the ability to evaluate unfamiliar systems and technologies Experience in healthcare, regulated technology, or another quality‑sensitive environment is a plus Willingness and ability to work onsite five days per week and travel periodically to other locations COMPENSATION & BENEFITS This full‑time position offers an annual base salary up to $225k, commensurate with experience, plus bonus potential. The organization provides a robust benefits package that includes comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage in addition to paid time off. Scion Staffing, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and service provider and does not discriminate based on race, religion, gender, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, sexual orientation, disability, political affiliation or belief, or any other protected class. We are committed to the principles of Equal Opportunity Employment and are dedicated to making employment decisions based on merit and value, for ourselves, our client companies, and the candidates we represent. For opportunities located in a region that have enacted fair chance, arrest or conviction‑based employment ordinances, Scion Staffing proactively follows the enacted guidance and considers for employment all qualified applications with arrest and conviction records. We engage in socially conscious business practices and believe that diverse, inclusive, and non‑biased talent and recruitment processes are foundational to the success of Scion as well as every client organization with whom we partner. #J-18808-Ljbffr