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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Manager/Associate Director, Software, Platform Engineering - **Company:** LARA, BENITO MELENDEZ - **Location:** Menlo Park, United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $195,900.0 - $293,900.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Clean Code Principles, Application Layers, Automation of Tests, C Sharp (Programming Language), C++ (Programming Language), Software as a Service, Software Quality, Computer Engineering, Continuous Integration, Software Debugging, DevOps, Distributed Systems, Middleware, Image Management, Python (Programming Language), Linux System Administration, Performance Tuning, Software Architecture, Release Management, Ansible, Robotic Automation Software, Secure Coding, Software Engineering, Software Systems, Software Vulnerability Management, Cloud Platform System, Delivery Pipeline, Containerization, Infrastructure Automation Frameworks, Information Technology, Build Tools, Cloud Migration, Puppet, Software Version Control, Serverless Computing, Docker, Hardware Debugging, Vulnerability Analysis, Programming Languages - **Published:** July 17, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/1e966958-b3b2-4530-91f4-6b2b0577c5fb ## About the Role * Bachelor's, Master's, or Ph.D. in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related discipline * Hands-on experience with CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, and release engineering * 5+ years of hands-on experience deploying and updating software on complex hardware systems (e.g. scientific instruments, robotics platforms, medical devices, or similar) * 5+ years of engineering experience, including 3+ years in a leadership role (Manager, Senior Manager, Associate Director, or equivalent) * Strong understanding of software architecture and development best practices * Track record of delivering high-quality software systems in complex, multidisciplinary environments * Experience in Linux systems administration on deployed hardware systems, including OS image management, device provisioning, performance tuning, and field diagnostics * Familiarity with secure development practices and testing and tools for vulnerability detection and remediation * Proficiency in one or more programming languages (e.g.; C++, Python, C#) * Familiarity with containerization and orchestration tools (Docker/Podman, Singularity) * Strong problem-solving, analytical, and cross-functional communication skills * Experience in debugging hardware and software issues in complex computer systems with a deep understanding of system-level interactions * Strong communication skills and ability to work closely with other teams and stakeholders Preferred Experience: * Understanding of automation, infrastructure-as-code, and configuration management tools (e.g., Ansible, Puppet, Chef) * Familiarity with regulatory compliance frameworks relevant to software development and experience working with Quality & Regulatory teams * Experience developing software for scientific instrumentation, robotics platforms, or other hardware-based systems, ideally in regulated environments (biotech, medical devices, life sciences) * In-depth knowledge of Linux internals and distributed systems * Experience leading platform modernization or cloud transformation initiatives * Demonstrated success in improving software delivery, platform reliability, and quality practices Candidates must have current authorization to work in the United States without the need for present or future sponsorship. ## Description This role requires extensive hands-on DevOps experience deploying and updating software on complex physical hardware systems. Ideal candidates have led DevOps and platform teams responsible for software that runs on instruments, robotics, or other embedded systems that process real-world data., As the Senior Manager/Associate Director of Platform Engineering at PacBio, you will lead the team that owns the platform infrastructure that powers our next-generation sequencing systems. Your mission is to enable reliable, scalable, secure, and high-performance software delivery across the organization. You will oversee Platform Engineering[JH1.1], ensuring delivery of world-class software. You will collaborate cross-functionally with development, verification/validation, manufacturing, and IT teams to ensure software quality, security, reproducibility, and operational excellence. Your leadership will directly impact the efficiency, reliability, and performance of PacBio's sequencing instruments - empowering scientists and researchers worldwide., * Successful candidates must have extensive experience deploying software directly on physical hardware systems, including: * Software delivery pipelines that target instruments, devices, or robotic systems * Managing OS images, updates, and configuration on deployed hardware * Supporting systems that interact with sensors, actuators, or data collection hardware * Debugging failures across hardware, OS, middleware, and application layers Candidates whose DevOps experience is limited to cloud-native services, SaaS platforms, or purely virtualized environments will not be a fit for this role. Responsibilities: * Own and evolve software delivery pipelines for deployment onto physical sequencing instruments, including build systems, packaging, deployment, and release management * Implement and optimize CI/CD pipelines that support hardware-in-the-loop testing, instrument simulation, and deployment to physical devices * Define and execute the vision and roadmap for platform engineering in alignment with company and R&D goals * Provide technical leadership and strategic direction across platform, infrastructure, DevOps, and secure software development functions * Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing team of platform engineers[JH2.1] * Drive continual improvement in software delivery efficiency, reliability, and scalability * Establish and enforce secure development practices, vulnerability management, and compliance with internal security standards * Define and enforce best practices for source control, build orchestration, and environment management * Collaborate with development, IT, V&V, and manufacturing teams to streamline handoffs and enhance integration processes * Oversee OS configuration, performance tuning, and system-level optimization for sequencing instruments and supporting platforms ## Related Videos - [Navigating the Corporate Jungle: Life as a Developer in a large Company](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/621-navigating-the-corporate-jungle-life-as-a-developer-in-a-large-company) - [From DevOps to Scaled DevOps: How We’re Rebuilding Continuous Delivery as a Platform](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100018-from-devops-to-scaled-devops-how-we-re-rebuilding-continuous-delivery-as-a-platform) - [Automate everything via NodeJS and Puppeteer](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/322-automate-everything-via-nodejs-and-puppeteer) - [Docker Compose: Rediscovered](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1978-docker-compose-rediscovered) - [DevOps Maturity Check – a way to balance autonomy and alignment](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/58-devops-maturity-check-a-way-to-balance-autonomy-and-alignment) - [From clicks to cribs - How to find your dream home with web scraping](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/767-from-clicks-to-cribs-how-to-find-your-dream-home-with-web-scraping) ## Related Articles - [Fully Remote Software Engineer Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/447-fully-remote-software-engineer-jobs) - [The 12 Best Jobs for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/401-the-12-best-jobs-for-software-engineers) - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated) - [What’s the Difference between a Junior, Mid, and Senior Developer?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/238-what-s-the-difference-between-a-junior-mid-and-senior-developer) - [Now is the time for industrialized software development](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/601-now-is-the-time-for-industrialized-software-development) - [What is Software Engineering?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/289-what-is-software-engineering)