What if the work you did every day could impact the lives of people you know? Or all of humanity?

At Illumina, we are expanding access to genomic technology to realize health equity for billions of people around the world. Our efforts enable life-changing discoveries that are transforming human health through the early detection and diagnosis of diseases and new treatment options for patients.

Working at Illumina means being part of something bigger than yourself. Every person, in every role, has the opportunity to make a difference. Surrounded by extraordinary people, inspiring leaders, and world changing projects, you will do more and become more than you ever thought possible.

Associate Director of Software Engineering

Israel

Hub & Hybrid / Onsite

We are looking for an inspiring Associate Director of Software Engineering to join our management team in our Israel office and take part in our mission to use genomics to improve our everyday life.

Reporting to the Senior Director of Software Engineering your leadership role will be critical in shaping and transforming our technology and strategic goals.

Illumina's employee benefits are industry-leading and include flexible time off, private medical insurance, compassion and care time off, leisure travel insurance, pension, employee stock purchasing program, volunteer time off, and much more!

Why you

We are looking for an individual with strong commercial acumen and extensive experience working in a regulatory environment within Medical devices/ bio tech organisation. You will have strong communication skills and proven background in forming and growing long term relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

As a strategic committed leader with previous experience as a R&D group leader of large sized teams you will bring with you your exceptional technical knowledge and ability to assist your team to perform full-stack development.

Why Us

This is the right place for you if you love multidisciplinary projects, enjoy challenges and stretch goals, if you care about creating trust-based relationships with your colleagues and subordinates and are passionate about making a difference.

We collect and organize vast amounts of data, extract insights with AI and provide a great user experience - so that our customers can reach more patients. Our stack includes Python, Linux, MySQL, ML, DL, Elasticsearch and more.

The Role

Main Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team of developers and providing guidance, mentorship, and support to achieve project objectives.
• Develop and implement strategic plans and objectives for the R&D group in alignment with company goals and objectives.
• Drive innovation and excellence in research and development activities, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and knowledge sharing.
• Oversee project planning, execution, and evaluation, ensuring projects are completed on time, within budget, and meet quality standards.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders, including executives, product managers, and other cross-functional teams, to define project scope, goals, and deliverables.
• Foster a collaborative and inclusive team environment, promoting open communication, teamwork, and professional development opportunities.
• Stay abreast of industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in R&D, and apply knowledge to enhance project outcomes and drive innovation.
  
  

Key Required Qualifications Skills And Experience

• Master's degree in relative subject required; a doctoral degree (PhD preferred) is highly desirable
• Previous experience as a R&D group leader of a 20+ sized team within a corporate organization environment
• Technical knowledge and ability to perform hands-on tasks with full-stack development
• Proven track record of leadership and team management, with the ability to motivate and inspire others to achieve goals and objectives.
• Strong project management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks, manage resources, and drive project success in a fast-paced environment. (Solid experience in agile methodologies- e.g SCRUM).
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively communicate complex ideas and concepts to diverse audiences.
• Demonstrated strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities, with a focus on driving innovation and continuous improvement.
• Experience working in a cross-functional team environment, collaborating with stakeholders from diverse backgrounds and disciplines.
• Ability to thrive in a dynamic and fast-paced work environment, with a passion for driving positive change and making a meaningful impact.
• Experience in building great performing, highly scalable teams.
  
  

Key Advantageous Experience

• Experience working with remote teams and building a remote first culture.
• Experience with data science, machine learning and data processing.
• Share a common language with scientists and physicians.
  
  

Apply today if you would like to work with a brilliant team, in a multidisciplinary field, in the conjunction of medicine, genomics and data science and save lives with your keyboard.

What Can You Expect

Our team members are bright, energetic, and dedicated - they are the driving force behind our innovation and impact. To attract the best and brightest, we offer a competitive employee benefits program. We view it as a smart investment in our people, one that recognizes the tremendous value they bring to our business every day. At Illumina, we push boundaries. We think beyond the conventional. We dream big. With the energy of so many bright and accomplished people, the opportunities are endless.

Illumina believes that everyone has the ability to make an impact, and we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to providing employment opportunity regardless of sex, race, creed, color, gender, religion, marital status, domestic partner status, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, pregnancy, military or veteran status, citizenship status, and genetic information.