Senior Director, Software Engineering

Us

We are a microbiome science company pioneering innovations in probiotics and living medicines to impact human and planetary health. Founded to realize the potential of microbes, our platform enables the translation of breakthrough science across a portfolio that encompasses both indication-specific and preventive applications across gastrointestinal and digestive health, women’s health, skin and dermatological health, oral care, pediatrics, gut-brain function, metabolic function, and nutrition.

Our consumer innovations are commercialized under Seed® with a mission to bring much-needed precision, efficacy, education and perspective-shifting science communication to the global category of probiotics. And our environmental research is conducted under SeedLabs, which was founded to develop novel bacterial interventions to enhance biodiversity and restore ecosystems impacted by human activity. LUCA Biologics, our women’s health biotech company co-founded with Dr. Jacques Ravel, develops living medicines targeting the vaginal microbiome for urogenital and reproductive health.

Founded in Venice, CA with a global team across Europe, Australia, Asia and North America, Seed Health was co-founded by Ara Katz and Raja Dhir, alongside a scientific board comprised of leading scientists, researchers, and clinicians across the fields of microbiology, immunology, bioinformatics, dermatology, oral health, vaginal health, gastroenterology, mental health, pediatrics, and nutrition.

• seedhealth.com • seed.com • luca.bio

You

As a seasoned software engineering leader, you will balance technical strategy with hands-on guidance, aligning the engineering function with Seed’s mission. Reporting to executive leadership, you’ll lead a high-performing team through critical initiatives while cultivating a culture of innovation, curiosity, and excellence.

• 10+ years in software engineering, including 5+ in leadership roles.
• Proven ability to develop and empower engineering teams in high-growth environments.
• Skilled at technical prioritization, trade-offs, and balancing strategic goals with execution.
• Excellent communicator, capable of simplifying technical concepts for diverse audiences.
• Healthtech, biotech, or life sciences experience (bonus); passion for advancing science through technology.
• Strategic and hands-on leader, balancing vision with active technical decision-making.
• Experienced in cross-functional alignment and driving teams toward shared objectives.

What You’ll Do

Lead and Develop the Engineering Team

• Provide technical leadership, ensuring high-quality decisions and solutions.
• Collaborate with Product, Data Science, Research, and Design teams on priorities and deliverables.
• Foster a culture of collaboration, transparency, and technical excellence.
• Mentor and grow a team of engineers, supporting their professional development.
• Conduct regular feedback sessions and set clear performance goals.

Drive Technical Strategy and Influence

• Shape Seed’s technical strategy and advise on architecture, tools, and trade-offs.
• Partner with executives to assess feasibility, resource planning, and risk management.
• Manage budgets in collaboration with Finance, aligning investments with company goals.
• Represent Seed’s engineering team internally and externally, championing innovation.

Skills You Bring

Technical Expertise

• E-commerce & Platforms: Experience with DTC systems, Shopify, Recurly, Recharge, and 3PL integration.
• Web Development & Architecture: Proficient in Python, JavaScript, React, SQL, AWS, and cloud infrastructure.
• API Integration: Skilled in third-party APIs (Amazon, payment systems, loyalty programs); experience with ERP platforms (e.g., Netsuite).
• Data & Analytics: Familiarity with tools like Amplitude, Fivetran, Snowflake, and DBT.
• Automation & CI/CD: Building robust pipelines for testing and deployment (e.g., CircleCI).
• Security & Compliance: Ensuring PCI compliance, data privacy (GDPR/CCPA), and website security.

Leadership and Collaboration

• Team mentoring and goal-setting for high-impact performance.
• Effective cross-functional collaboration with Product, Marketing, and Sales teams.
• Expertise in Agile methodologies and managing overlapping priorities.
• Vendor management for software integrations and technical partnerships.

Industry Knowledge

• Understanding of consumer goods, probiotics, and subscription-based business models.
• Experience with SKU management, omnichannel integration, and loyalty program implementation.

Soft Skills

• Problem-solving and adaptability in fast-paced environments.
• Strategic vision to balance short-term deliverables with long-term goals.
• Customer-focused mindset, delivering secure, user-friendly digital experiences.

Compensation

The annual pay range for this full-time position is $270k-$290k + equity + benefits across all US locations (this position is 100% remote-US). Our pay ranges are guided by discipline, level and experience required. Within the range, individual pay may vary based on additional factors, including: your specific location, desired skills/ technical competency, relevant experience and advanced education/ training.Benefits include: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D, LTD, Mental Wellness, EAP, Wellness Stipend + 401(k) match.

Seed is an equal opportunity employer. For us, diversity isn’t an HR metric—it is the result of billions of years of evolution; it’s our nature. To serve our community inclusively means to cultivate a relative abundance of perspectives, backgrounds, geographies, and experiences. Like in biology, each role and its function is key to the productivity, sustainability, and resilience of our ecosystem.

Seed Health does not accept unsolicited resumes from individual recruiters or third party recruiting agencies in response to job postings. No fee will be paid to third parties who submit unsolicited candidates directly to our hiring managers or any employee of the Seed team. All candidates must be submitted via our Applicant Tracking System by approved Seed Health vendors who have been requested to make a submission by our Talent Acquisition team for a specific job opening.