Lead Software Engineer at Visby Medical

San Jose, California, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Biotech, Healthcare, MedTechIndustries

Requirements

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field (or equivalent hands-on experience)
7+ years of experience in software engineering, with significant full-stack exposure
Proven track record of diagnosing and fixing complex system issues across frontend, backend, and infrastructure
Flutter/Dart for mobile development (iOS/Android)
Kotlin or Java backend development
Cloud platforms (GCP preferred)
Infrastructure-as-code (Terraform/Terragrunt)
Kubernetes and containerized deployments
CI/CD pipelines and release engineering
Modern database systems (relational and non-relational)
Proven experience ensuring mobile application performance and compatibility across diverse iOS and Android devices, including expertise in handling device hardware differences

Responsibilities

Serve as the go-to engineer for diagnosing and solving cross-cutting technical issues (e.g., Terraform/Terragrunt deployment failures, concurrency bugs, device/app compatibility, caching, CI/CD bottlenecks)
Ensure backend and infrastructure meet reliability, scalability, and security needs, working in partnership with the backend/infra engineer; step in for deep debugging or architectural decisions
Ensure frontend meets performance and compatibility requirements across a wide range of iOS and Android devices, working in partnership with the frontend engineer; step in for issues with device hardware differences (e.g., cameras), caching, or OS-level changes
Guide the integration of on-device ML algorithms (e.g., TensorFlow Lite, CoreML, PyTorch) developed by the data science team, ensuring they are efficiently packaged, deployed, and monitored in production apps
Collaborate with QA to build robust testing strategies that capture integration issues across frontend, backend, and device ecosystems
Collaborate with the Director of Software on system design and technical strategy, ensuring frontend, backend, and infra components fit together cleanly
Provide guidance and oversight so features are implemented in a way that is scalable, testable, and maintainable
Establish standards and best practices for coding, testing, deployment, monitoring, and security across the team
Develop and maintain written procedures and documentation for software development, deployment, and maintenance to support continuity, quality, and regulatory compliance
Mentor engineers (frontend, backend/infra, QA) to raise the technical bar and encourage a culture of problem ownership
Act as the technical bridge between software and the broader R&D team (assay scientists, hardware engineers, product managers)
Contribute to regulatory compliance efforts (IEC 62304:2006 for medical device software)

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

TerraformTerragruntTensorFlow LiteCoreMLPyTorchCI/CDiOSAndroidDevOpsBackendFrontendCachingConcurrency

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

Is this a remote position or does it require office work?

This information is not specified in the job description.

What salary or compensation can I expect for the Lead Software Engineer role?

This information is not specified in the job description.

What key skills are required for this Lead Software Engineer position?

The role requires expertise in technical leadership and problem-solving for cross-cutting issues like Terraform/Terragrunt deployments, concurrency bugs, device compatibility, caching, and CI/CD; experience with frontend/backend/DevOps/QA integration; and knowledge of on-device ML frameworks such as TensorFlow Lite, CoreML, and PyTorch.

What is the team structure like for this role at Visby Medical?

You will work closely with the Director of Software, dedicated frontend and backend/infra engineers, QA team, and cross-functional partners including data science, acting as the hands-on engineering anchor.

What makes a strong candidate for the Lead Software Engineer role?

Strong candidates demonstrate hands-on technical leadership, ability to solve complex cross-cutting problems, ensure system reliability and scalability, mentor engineers, and establish best practices for coding, testing, deployment, and documentation.

Visby Medical

Provides rapid, portable PCR testing kits

About Visby Medical

Visby Medical specializes in rapid PCR tests for detecting infectious diseases, providing results in under 30 minutes. This is much faster than traditional PCR tests, which can take days. Their portable testing kits are designed for use in clinical and mobile lab settings, making them easily accessible. Unlike conventional PCR equipment, which is large and complex, Visby's tests are compact and instrument-free, fitting in the palm of your hand. The company primarily serves healthcare providers in the United States, focusing on delivering accurate and timely results to improve patient care. By minimizing wait times for test results, Visby aims to reduce patient callbacks and follow-up issues, addressing a significant challenge in healthcare. Their revenue comes from selling these testing kits, which are increasingly in demand due to the current global health climate.

San Jose, CaliforniaHeadquarters

2012Year Founded

$263.7MTotal Funding

GRANTCompany Stage

HealthcareIndustries

201-500Employees

Benefits

Health Insurance

Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account

401(k) Company Match

Unlimited Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Risks

Increased competition from emerging startups threatens Visby's market share.

Reliance on EUAs poses risk if regulatory standards change or are revoked.

Rapid production scaling might lead to quality control issues affecting reliability.

Differentiation

Visby Medical offers rapid PCR tests delivering results in under 30 minutes.

Their PCR tests are instrument-free and compact, fitting in the palm of a hand.

Visby's tests are highly accessible, deployable in clinical and mobile settings.

Upsides

Visby secured $1.8M from CARB-X for drug-resistant infection tests.

They raised over $135M in Series E to scale production and expand product menu.

Partnerships with community health centers enhance reach in underserved areas.

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