Director, Software Engineering

Technical, Strategic Engineering Leader

Are you interested in harnessing technology and AI to transform healthcare? At XiFin, we believe a healthier, more efficient healthcare system starts with strong financial and operational foundations. Our innovative technologies help diagnostic providers, laboratories, and healthcare systems manage complexity, drive better outcomes, and stay focused on what matters most: patient care.

We're on a mission to simplify the business side of healthcare—and we know that mission takes people from all backgrounds and experiences. Whether you're early in your career or bringing years of expertise, we welcome your perspective, your curiosity, and your passion. We value individuals who ask questions, challenge the status quo, and want to grow while making a real difference.

About the Role

We are seeking a technical, strategic engineering leader who can scale teams, drive execution, and lead our evolution into AI-driven and highly automated solutions.

This role is responsible for building, mentoring, and leading a high-performing engineering organization while setting a clear technical vision across modern SaaS and cloud-based ecosystems. The ideal candidate brings a balance of hands-on technical expertise and executive-level leadership, with a proven ability to translate business needs into scalable, secure, and forward-looking solutions.

You will lead teams through all phases of the software development lifecycle while fostering a culture of ownership, innovation, and continuous improvement. This leader will play a critical role in driving automation, operational efficiencies, and the integration of AI-driven capabilities into our products and processes.

Success in this role requires strong cross-functional partnership, influencing across Product, Analytics, and IT, and the ability to align distributed (onshore/offshore) teams under a unified vision.

This position will be located at our offices in San Diego, CA.

How You Will Make an Impact

In this role, you'll:

• Lead, develop, and scale high-performing engineering teams, fostering a culture of accountability, innovation, and continuous growth
• Define and execute technical strategy and roadmaps aligned to business priorities, with a strong focus on AI adoption, automation, and system scalability
• Drive end-to-end delivery of complex engineering initiatives, ensuring projects are executed efficiently and brought to completion
• Partner cross-functionally with Product, Analytics, and IT to translate business needs into technical solutions
• Establish and promote data-driven decision-making across engineering and product development
• Provide hands-on technical leadership in architecture, system design, and code quality standards
• Champion modern development practices, including CI/CD, automated testing, and scalable cloud-native architectures
• Lead efforts to identify, evaluate, and implement emerging technologies, including AI/ML and automation tools, to improve efficiency and product capability
• Ensure systems are secure, maintainable, and scalable to support future growth
• Communicate technical concepts and progress effectively to both technical and non-technical stakeholders, including executive leadership
• Support customer implementations and foster a service-oriented engineering mindset

What You Will Bring to the Team

We're looking for someone with a growth mindset and a passion for learning. You might be a great fit if you:

• Drives clarity in ambiguity — able to quickly assess complex, evolving environments and align teams around a clear, actionable path forward, balancing speed with thoughtful decision-making
• Leads through influence and trust — builds strong cross-functional partnerships and earns credibility at all levels, effectively aligning Product, Engineering, and business stakeholders without relying on authority alone
• Thinks in systems, not silos — connects technology decisions to broader business outcomes, proactively identifying opportunities to scale, automate, and improve end-to-end workflows
• Balances vision with execution — sets a forward-looking technical strategy (including AI and automation) while remaining close enough to the work to ensure high-quality delivery and accountability

Skills and Experience You Have

You don't need to check every box. We will consider a combination of education and experience, including:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience
• 8–12+ years of progressive experience in software engineering, including leadership roles
• Proven experience leading engineering teams, including onshore and offshore resources
• Strong background in SaaS and cloud-based architectures, with experience scaling systems and teams
• Demonstrated ability to balance hands-on technical involvement with strategic leadership
• Experience driving automation, efficiency improvements, and/or AI/ML initiatives within engineering environments
• Strong understanding of Agile methodologies and modern software development practices

Technical Expertise

Front-end: React, Angular, HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript frameworks

Back-end: Java, Spring Framework, REST/SOAP services

Databases: PostgreSQL, SQL Server, MySQL, Oracle

Architecture: Microservices, containerization (Docker, OpenShift)

DevOps: CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, TDD

Performance & Security: application performance tuning, secure coding practices, vulnerability prevention

Additional: experience with distributed systems tools (e.g., caching, messaging, service orchestration)

Why XiFin?

We're more than just a healthcare technology company—we're a team that cares about people. Here's a glimpse at what we offer:

• Comprehensive health benefits including medical, dental, vision, and telehealth
• 401(k) with company match and personalized financial coaching to support your financial future
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with company contributions
• Wellness incentives that reward your preventative healthcare activities
• Tuition assistance to support your education and growth
• Flexible time off and company-paid holidays
• Social and fun events to build community at our locations!

Pay Transparency

At XiFin, we believe in pay transparency and fairness. The expected annual salary range for this role is: $166,000- $225,000. Depending on your qualifications, you may be considered for either a Director, or Senior based on experience and scope.

Final compensation will be determined during the selection process and may vary based on experience, skills, and geographic location.

Accessibility & Accommodations

We're committed to providing an inclusive and accessible experience for all applicants. If you need a reasonable accommodation during the application process, please contact us at View phone number on click.appcast.io.

Equal Opportunity Employer

XiFin is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We value diverse voices and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, age, veteran status or any other basis protected by law.

Ready to apply? We'd love to hear from you—even if you're not sure you meet every qualification. If you're excited about the role and believe you can contribute to our team, please apply. Let's build something meaningful together.