Vice President, Engineering
Core
Lead a team of principal-level software engineers to build the digital and AI foundation for Flagship Pioneering's portfolio of AI-first companies in human health and sustainability.
Role type
Vice President of Engineering (Strategy & Hands-on IC)
Builds
AI-native platform and digital infrastructure for scientific ventures
Domain
AI / Machine Learning / Life Sciences
Deliverable
production ML models | infrastructure
Required skills
System architecture design, hiring and developing principal-level engineers, translating technical strategy into organizational direction, managing ambiguous environments, leading AI-native engineering practices
Preferred skills
Experience in lean high-velocity organizations, working closely with scientific users, using AI tools like Claude Code as force multipliers
Technologies
Claude Code
Responsibilities
Lead and develop a team of approximately five Principal Software Engineers, Set technical strategy and architectural direction for the AI and digital platform, Stay technically active by contributing to architectural reviews and complex system designs, Build and maintain the team culture and talent, Represent engineering to product leadership and senior stakeholders, Balance resources across teams and projects including embedded contractors, Drive delivery by removing blockers and resolving cross-team dependencies
Seniority
Executive, hands-on IC
