Senior Director, Software Engineering

Evolent Health

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Work type
Remote
Location
Remote
Salary
$175,000–$185,000 / yr
Posted
4 days ago
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Below market

How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $221k
This role $180k
$158k most similar roles pay here $282k

This role pays less than 78% of similar roles. Most pay $185,307–$256,000 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $180k versus about $221k for comparable roles.

Based on 240 similar postings.

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About Evolent Health

Evolent Health is a health management company providing value-based care solutions to health systems and physician organizations to improve quality and lower healthcare costs. Industry: Healthcare Technology & Services

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TL;DR · Senior Director, Software Engineering

Sr Director, Software Engineering leads engineering teams supporting enterprise AI platform initiatives focusing on document pipelines, event-driven architecture, and agentic user interfaces. This role involves building and scaling multiple engineering teams from an early-stage footprint while delivering software from initial development through production support. The leader is responsible for hiring, mentoring staff, and ensuring high standards in software architecture, API development, and system integration. Key technical requirements include experience with cloud services, DevOps practices, and AI-assisted development tools like GitHub Copilot or Cursor. The role addresses complex healthcare data challenges, specifically involving medical claims, prior authorization workflows, and clinical documentation. Candidates should possess expertise in Azure services, including Azure SQL and Service Bus, while navigating regulated environments requiring strict adherence to security, privacy, and PHI handling protocols within a high-scale production environment.

What does a Software Engineering Director earn?

Median $260125 from 30 postings across 15 companies.

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What you'll do

  • Lead engineering teams in developing document pipelines, event-driven architectures, and agentic user interfaces.
  • Build and scale multiple engineering teams by defining roles, hiring talent at pace, and mentoring staff.
  • Translate enterprise architecture and product roadmaps into executable engineering plans and technical standards.
  • Oversee the delivery of scalable software with integrated observability, cost telemetry, and operational readiness.
  • Integrate AI-assisted tools to accelerate development while ensuring all outputs meet security and compliance standards.
  • Enforce corporate policies regarding data privacy, PHI handling, and responsible AI practices across all teams.
  • Partner with infrastructure, security, and data engineering teams to ensure seamless system integrations.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor's degree in computer science, software engineering, or equivalent experience.
  • 12+ years of software engineering experience with at least 7+ years in leadership roles managing large, distributed teams.
  • Proven track record of delivering complex, enterprise-scale software projects from inception through production.
  • Demonstrated experience building and scaling engineering teams for new initiatives, including hiring and defining team topology.
  • High technical acumen in software architecture, API development, system integration, cloud services, and DevOps practices.
  • Experience with AI-assisted development platforms, prompt engineering, and AI-enabled software delivery practices.
  • Expertise in establishing engineering operating models and implementing agile methodologies to drive predictable delivery.
  • Healthcare domain knowledge, FHIR experience, Azure cloud experience, and event-driven architecture expertise (preferred).

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