Director of Software Engineering - Cloud Services (C&N)

Job title: Director of Software Engineering - Cloud Services (C&N) in USA at SafelyYou Company: SafelyYou Job description: *CANDIDATES MUST BE LOCATED IN THE UNITED STATES OR CANADA**About SafelyYouSafelyYou’s passionate mission is to empower safer, more person-centered care across senior living through world-leading AI, industry-changing hardware, and remote expert clinicians, significantly improving outcomes for residents while increasing peace of mind for families and reducing costs for communities.Originating in 2015 as the doctoral research of CEO George Netscher—and inspired by his own family's experience with Alzheimer's disease—SafelyYou was spun out of UC Berkeley’s Artificial Intelligence Research Lab, one of the top five AI research groups in the world. And today, our company is solving critical challenges in senior living, from resident falls and ER visits to staffing concerns, length of stay, and NOI. All helping ensure that communities can focus on improved care for residents while still reaching their financial goals.SafelyYou is one of five most innovative fall technologies referenced in the Senate Falls Report (2019), a winner of the McKnight’s Tech Partner of the Year, and has been named to Fortune’s Impact 20 list, which recognizes companies making people’s lives better through innovation.Your Role at SafelyYouAs the Director of Software Engineering, you will be responsible for leading and scaling a team of engineers focused on SafelyYou Customer applications, ensuring best practices in Agile development, cloud architecture, and UX-driven design. You will work closely with product management and our Data Engineering team to build intuitive, secure, and highly performant applications that caregivers and families rely on daily.This role requires strong technical leadership, hands-on architecture expertise, and a passion for human-centered design in healthcare technology.Key Responsibilities:Cross-Functional Collaboration & Product Strategy

• Collaborate with clinical advisors and caregivers to ensure applications meet the practical needs of memory care environments
• Guide long-term technology strategy, architectural decisions, and innovation roadmaps

Agile Team & Engineering Management

• Manage and mentor a high-performing Agile software engineering team, fostering a culture of innovation and collaboration
• Lead strategic hiring initiatives to recruit, develop, and retain top-tier software engineering talent, fostering a high-performing and collaborative team culture
• Implement and refine Agile/Scrum methodologies, focusing on iterative development, continuous integration (CI/CD), and rapid delivery
• Work closely with product managers, UX designers, and hardware teams to align engineering efforts with business objectives
• Ensure efficient code reviews, test automation, and DevOps practices to maintain high code quality

Software Development & Technical Leadership

• Lead the development of web and mobile applications optimized for assisted living and memory care settings
• Architect scalable, secure, and cloud-based solutions that integrate with IoT and AI-powered sensor data
• Oversee frontend and backend development, ensuring a seamless, responsive, and intuitive user experience
• Drive modern development practices using React, Vue, Angular, Flutter, or similar technologies
• Ensure compliance with HIPAA, GDPR, and other healthcare data security regulations

The Ideal Candidate:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field
• 10+ years of experience in software development, with at least 5 years in a leadership role
• Proven experience in developing and deploying web and mobile applications at scale
• Expertise in JavaScript frameworks (React, Angular, Vue) and mobile technologies (Flutter, React Native, Swift, Kotlin)
• Strong understanding of cloud architectures (AWS, Azure, GCP) and RESTful APIs
• Experience leading Agile teams and implementing DevOps best practices (CI/CD, automated testing, infrastructure as code)
• Strong background in security, compliance, and healthcare data management (HIPAA, HITRUST, FHIR)
• Experience working in healthcare, ambient computing, or IoT-enabled applications preferred
• Knowledge of AI-driven software development for real-time monitoring and decision-making preferred
• Familiarity with wearable technology and sensor-driven applications preferred

Why Join Us? You Can Make a Difference!SafelyYou offers a competitive compensation package, including but not limited to:

• A mission-driven company culture
• Fully remote
• Competitive salary & benefits, including fully paid employee premiums for Medical, Dental, and Vision
• Monthly Education, Well-being & WFH stipends
• Unlimited PTO
• Growth Potential
• Company Retreats
• Medical & Family/Parental Leave

At SafelyYou, we believe that a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace makes us a more relevant, competitive, and resilient company. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce that celebrates diversity. We do not discriminate based on race, color, ancestry, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital or family status, disability, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other legally protected status.We value all the perspectives our team members bring to the table, and that is why we don’t look for culture fit, but culture add. We want to hear from YOU! We encourage you to apply even if you do not fit 100% of the technical requirements.SafelyYou is working to ensure the highest-quality care for seniors in any care setting, anywhere in the world, driven by proven AI, unmatched clinical expertise, and an immeasurable passion for caregiving. Expected salary: Location: USA Apply for the job now! Apply for this job