Director of Software Engineering

Director of Software Engineering

Please note that the Director of Software Engineering role is a Boston-based onsite position. We offer flexible Fridays that allow you to work from home if needed.

Work Authorization: Candidates must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employer sponsorship, now or in the future.

Emulate is actively seeking a collaborative and experienced Director of Software Engineering to lead and grow our team of software engineers in delivering high-quality, scalable solutions for our Organ‑Chip platforms. In this role, you will work closely with product, R&D, and engineering leaders to help shape and execute the software roadmap across robotic systems, embedded platforms, and supporting data infrastructure. You will serve as a senior technical leader and people manager, setting strong engineering standards and mentoring teams to support Emulate’s mission of revolutionizing human biology and health through innovation. This is a highly hands‑on leadership role, where the Director is expected to remain deeply involved in technical design, code quality, and implementation alongside the team.

You Are CURIOUS and Will

• Promote a culture of technical curiosity and innovation across software engineering teams.
• Encourage exploration of new technologies, frameworks, and architectures that enhance Emulate’s robotics and instrumentation platforms.
• Stay informed about emerging trends in software engineering, robotics integration, AI, and biomedical tooling.
• Foster an environment where engineers feel empowered to experiment, learn, and improve continuously.

You Are RELENTLESS and Will

• Drive engineering excellence with a strong emphasis on reliability, performance, scalability, and maintainability.
• Champion continuous improvement of development practices, tools, testing frameworks, and infrastructure.
• Identify and remove bottlenecks that hinder engineering productivity and velocity.
• Set and uphold high standards for quality, security, and delivery across software initiatives.

You Are ACCOUNTABLE and Will

• Lead and grow a high-performing team of software engineers, managers, and technical leads.
• Partner with product, R&D, and operations leaders to help shape and execute a software roadmap aligned with company priorities.
• Ensure projects are delivered on time and on budget with clear KPIs and success metrics.
• Support hiring, onboarding, performance management, and career development within the team.
• Collaborate with hardware, biology, product, and operations leaders to align software execution with cross-functional priorities.
• Serve as the primary technical authority for the team, including performing detailed code reviews and setting standards for code quality and maintainability.
• Lead and actively participate in code generation, refactoring, and refinement, particularly for complex or high-impact components.
• Own and drive software architecture and design decisions, partnering closely with product and R&D to translate requirements into robust technical solutions.

You Are HUMAN and Will

• Inspire and mentor teams through clear communication, empathy, and a focus on professional development.
• Foster a diverse and inclusive engineering culture.
• Provide coaching, feedback, and career growth opportunities tailored to individual team members.

We Are ONE and You Will

• Lead close collaboration across hardware, software, test, and product teams.
• Facilitate transparency and alignment through effective planning and reporting.
• Encourage shared ownership and collaboration across projects and disciplines.

Desired Skills & Experience

• 10+ years of experience in software engineering with 3+ years in a people‑management or senior technical leadership role.
• Demonstrated success building and leading engineering teams in high‑growth, complex technical environments.
• Demonstrated ability to remain hands‑on in a director‑level role, including architecture design, code review, and direct technical contribution.
• Experience with full-stack development, embedded systems, or robotics software is a strong plus.
• Solid understanding of modern software practices including CI/CD, test automation, DevOps, and cloud infrastructure.
• Experience working in regulated, hardware‑adjacent, or life sciences domains preferred.
• Technical proficiency in relevant languages such as Python, C++, JavaScript, or equivalent.
• Proven ability to align technology strategy with business outcomes and product roadmaps.
• Strong communication, organizational, and stakeholder management skills.
• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer science, engineering, or a related field.

Compensation & Benefits

• Base Salary: $160,000 – $240,000 annually, commensurate with experience.
• Annual Bonus: Performance‑based bonus opportunity.
• Equity: Participation in the company’s equity incentive program.
• Comprehensive Benefits:
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Generous paid time off (PTO) and company holidays
  • Commuter benefits and pre‑tax transit options
  • 401(k) plan
  • Life and disability coverage

Equal Opportunities

Emulate is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer that is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We take unbiased action to offer employment and advancement opportunities to all applicants, without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or ability status.

About Emulate, Inc.

Emulate, Inc. is the pioneer of Organ‑on‑a‑Chip technology, enabling researchers to accurately replicate human tissue function and disease biology through next generation in vitro models. From target discovery to IND submission, Emulate aims to ignite a new era in human health research—one that reduces animal testing, cuts drug development costs, and accelerates the delivery of life‑saving treatments. Emulate’s Organ‑Chip platforms, consumables, and organ models help the world’s leading pharmaceutical, biotech, and academic teams generate human‑relevant data that advance safer, more effective therapies. Learn more at

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