Director of Software Engineering - Data Platforms - #4919
Grailbio · Sunnyvale, CA
Posted about 3 months ago · $224k-321k
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Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 79 days Grailbio's roles stay open a median of 79 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- Yes 96% of Grailbio's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at Grailbio
- high 28 stale, 3 reposted of 28 open
- Hiring momentum
- 47 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-10-22
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About this role
The Director of Software Engineering for Data Platforms at GRAIL will lead the engineering organization responsible for developing a cloud-native data platform aimed at early cancer detection. This role involves driving technical strategy, architecture, and delivery while collaborating with cross-functional teams to create scalable and compliant software solutions. The position requires a mix of technical expertise in big data and AI-driven workflows, as well as experience in scaling engineering teams.
- benefits
- 3/5
- freshness
- 1/5
- career value
- 4/5
- role clarity
- 4/5
- pay transparency
- 5/5
Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of Grailbio as an employer.
What you need
- Over 15 years of software engineering experience
- Deep technical expertise in big data
- Experience with cloud infrastructure
- Knowledge of AI-driven workflows, including RAG and LLM applications
- Proven track record of scaling engineering teams (10+ headcount)
- Ability to translate complex domain requirements into production-grade software
What you get
- Flexible work arrangement
- Annual bonus and/or incentives
- Flexible time-off or vacation
- 401(k) retirement plan with employer match
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Mindfulness programs
Worth weighing
- Minimum of 60% of work week required on-site
- Specific schedule flexibility based on business needs
- Salary range provided but actual compensation may vary based on qualifications
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Listed by Grailbio on their lever job board, last confirmed open on 2026-10-22. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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