Engineering Manager

About the role

You will guide a focused engineering group responsible for building and shipping core product features. This role requires a technical leader who can balance hands-on development with the management and growth of a high-performing team. You will provide technical direction while ensuring that the team delivers reliable and scalable solutions on schedule. The position demands a clear understanding of product goals and the ability to translate them into actionable engineering plans. You will foster an environment where engineers can excel and contribute their best work. The role involves close collaboration with clinical and product stakeholders to ensure technical decisions support real-world needs. You will be accountable for both the technical quality of the product and the professional development of your team. Success in this role will be measured by the team's ability to execute efficiently and maintain high standards over time.

Key facts

What you'll do

• Lead the design, development, and deployment of primary product functionality from initial concept through production release.
• Mentor, scale, and manage the performance of your engineering team by providing clear expectations, feedback, and career growth opportunities.
• Partner with product managers, data teams, and behavioral health experts to align technical output with business goals and user needs.
• Enforce high standards for software development and deployment processes to ensure quality, security, and maintainability.
• Translate complex requirements into technical specifications that guide the implementation of core features.
• Monitor project progress and remove obstacles that prevent the engineering team from delivering on time.
• Evaluate new technologies and approaches, including AI tools focused on Agentic development, to improve healthcare workflows, personalization, and automation.
• Facilitate cross-functional collaboration with clinical and data stakeholders to ensure alignment between technical solutions and clinical best practices.
• Drive software delivery and project execution by coordinating efforts across multiple teams and prioritizing work effectively.
• Communicate technical concepts and project status to diverse audiences, including executives, engineers, and non-technical partners.
• Build and maintain processes that support scalable development practices and continuous improvement within the engineering organization.
• Support the integration of platform capabilities and third-party partnerships to enhance the overall product offering.
• Identify opportunities to streamline development workflows and improve the reliability of deployments.
• Contribute to the broader technical strategy of the company by sharing insights and best practices with other teams.

Requirements

• Minimum 7 years of professional experience in software engineering or a related technical field.
• At least 1 year of experience in a management role leading engineers or technical projects.
• Bachelor degree in Computer Science or a related technical discipline from an accredited institution.
• Background in building enterprise or consumer-facing web applications that serve diverse users.
• Proven ability to manage projects and drive results in a fast-paced and evolving environment.
• Familiarity with AI tools, specifically Agentic development, and their application in healthcare, personalization, or workflow automation.
• Strong communication skills suitable for diverse audiences, including technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Experience working with distributed teams and collaborating across time zones when necessary.
• Demonstrated understanding of software development lifecycle and best practices in engineering.
• Ability to balance strategic thinking with hands-on technical contributions.
• Willingness to comply with company policies and support a culture of inclusion and collaboration.
• Commitment to maintaining high standards of code quality, documentation, and team processes.
• Openness to feedback and continuous learning in a dynamic and growing organization.

Nice to have

• Experience with SSO, platform integrations, and partnerships with external services.
• Prior experience working in a startup environment where roles and responsibilities evolved quickly.
• Familiarity with behavioral health workflows and the needs of clinical teams.
• Background in building scalable web applications that handle sensitive user data securely.
• Experience leading agile development cycles and working with iterative delivery methods.
• Knowledge of data platforms and how analytics influence product decisions in healthcare.

Practical notes

• This is a full-time position based in the United States.
• Lyra Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, disability, or genetic information.
• By applying, you agree to the processing of your personal data as outlined in the Lyra Health Workforce Privacy Notice.
• Applicants in the EU, Switzerland, and the UK may exercise data rights by contacting globaldpo@lyrahealth.com.
• California residents may use the Limit the Use of My Sensitive Personal Information form if desired.