What are the responsibilities and job description for the Engineering Lead position at Ataraxis AI?
About Ataraxis AI
Ataraxis AI is a VC-backed start-up working at the intersection of multi-modal AI, oncology, and precision medicine. We are building cutting-edge diagnostic tools to assist physicians in selecting the most optimal treatments for their patients.
We are a team of AI researchers, medical doctors and operators advised by a team of advisors who are pioneers in their respective fields, including the AI godfather, Yann LeCun, and oncologists at top cancer research institutes.
At Ataraxis, you will have a unique opportunity to shape not just the future of our company, but the future of healthcare. We are looking to bring on highly motivated candidates to fulfill this mission.
We operate with a flat organizational structure where every team member is expected to actively contribute. Leadership roles are earned by those who demonstrate initiative and deliver consistently high performance. Strong work ethic and the ability to prioritize effectively are essential. All candidates must communicate clearly, sharing insights accurately and concisely with teammates. We don't use recruiters - each application is reviewed personally by a relevant team member and / or founders.
Responsibilities
- Lead the end-to-end engineering strategy and execution across infrastructure, data engineering, product engineering, MLOps, web development, and security.
- Architect and manage a scalable, secure, and reliable cloud-based infrastructure to support our AI precision medicine platform.
- Oversee the development and delivery of high-quality software products, including both internal tools and customer-facing solutions (e.g., web apps, APIs, etc.).
- Collaborate closely with research, product, and other teams to ensure engineering supports the company's strategic objectives and timelines.
- Drive engineering best practices, including CI / CD pipelines, code quality, testing, and deployment automation.
- Build and scale the engineering team, fostering a high-performance culture and mentoring talent across the organization.
- Ensure the security of data and infrastructure, implement industry best practices, and respond to any security incidents. Achieve SOC2 type II compliance.
- Develop and manage engineering budgets, resource planning, and timelines to ensure on-time delivery of projects.
- Stay up to date on new technologies and trends, continuously evaluating and implementing tools to optimize engineering workflows and performance.
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