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Director, Software Engineering
Job Location:
Job Location:
San Diego, CA - USA
Yearly Salary:
USD 205000 - 220000
Yearly Salary:
Posted:
29 September 2026 (19 hours ago)
Posted:
Application Deadline:
27 December 2026
Application Deadline:
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Vacancies:
Job Summary
ABOUT
Want to join a fast-paced innovative company that is transforming the future of blood testing Truvian is a healthcare technology company operating at the intersection of diagnostics and consumer technology. We have developed an automated benchtop diagnostic platform that delivers laboratory-quality results in 30 minutes or less across a broad range of health tests.
Our proprietary technology which has received FDA clearance is designed to make blood testing more accessible convenient and affordable by providing comprehensive results from a single small blood sample in minuteswhether in a retail setting or a private clinic. As we continue to expand access to diagnostic testing we are actively pursuing CLIA Waiver status to further enable point-of-care testing and bring high-quality healthcare closer to where patients need it most.
To us our work at Truvian is more than a job Its a mission. We are a culture dedicated to discovery and empowerment. We are trailblazers on the path to put health information where it belongs - in the hands of the individual. We are partners in the belief that talented people working as a team can make every day an adventure. Come join us as we realize our vision to make routine health testing convenient affordable and actionable for todays connected consumers!
JOB SUMMARY
Truvian is seeking a Director of Software Engineering to lead software development for its recently FDA-cleared blood testing platform TruVerus(TM). This role will follow software development life cycle and oversee development and V&V across instrument software application software cloud connectivity cybersecurity and software quality systems in support of an FDA-regulated product. This is an ONSITE role.Candidates must currently reside within a commutable distance of San Diego CA as relocation support is not offered for this position.
The ideal candidate has direct experience in managing regulated IVD or medical device software through development verification and validation regulatory submission commercial deployment and post-market support.
HERES WHY YOULL LOVE THIS JOB:WHAT YOU WILL BRING:
The ideal candidate will possess:
NICE-TO-HAVE QUALIFICATIONS
$205000 $220000
The salary range for this position represents the anticipated range for qualified candidates. Compensation decisions are based on a variety of factors including relevant experience skills education training certifications internal equity market data and business needs. The final compensation offered to a successful candidate will be determined based on these factors and the requirements of the role.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND ABILITIES
Interested candidates are encouraged to submit a cover letter along with their resume. The cover letter is an opportunity to highlight how your experience in assay and/or panel architecture aligns with our mission your approach to technical leadership and cross-functional collaboration and how your expertise has driven innovation in diagnostic product development and complex assay systems.
Truvian is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to fostering a diverse inclusive and respectful workplace. Employment decisions are made based on qualifications merit and business needs. Truvian prohibits discrimination harassment and retaliation and does not discriminate on the basis of any characteristic protected by applicable federal state or local law including race color religion creed sex pregnancy (including childbirth breastfeeding and related medical conditions) gender gender identity gender expression sexual orientation national origin ancestry age physical or mental disability medical condition genetic information marital status military or veteran status reproductive health decision-making or any other legally protected status.
This policy applies to all aspects of employment including recruitment hiring placement promotion compensation benefits training transfers leaves of absence disciplinary actions termination and all other terms and conditions of employment. Truvian is also committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and to applicants and employees with sincerely held religious beliefs practices or observances in accordance with applicable law.
Want to join a fast-paced innovative company that is transforming the future of blood testing Truvian is a healthcare technology company operating at the intersection of diagnostics and consumer technology. We have developed an automated benchtop diagnostic platform that delivers laboratory-quality results in 30 minutes or less across a broad range of health tests.
Our proprietary technology which has received FDA clearance is designed to make blood testing more accessible convenient and affordable by providing comprehensive results from a single small blood sample in minuteswhether in a retail setting or a private clinic. As we continue to expand access to diagnostic testing we are actively pursuing CLIA Waiver status to further enable point-of-care testing and bring high-quality healthcare closer to where patients need it most.
To us our work at Truvian is more than a job Its a mission. We are a culture dedicated to discovery and empowerment. We are trailblazers on the path to put health information where it belongs - in the hands of the individual. We are partners in the belief that talented people working as a team can make every day an adventure. Come join us as we realize our vision to make routine health testing convenient affordable and actionable for todays connected consumers!
JOB SUMMARY
Truvian is seeking a Director of Software Engineering to lead software development for its recently FDA-cleared blood testing platform TruVerus(TM). This role will follow software development life cycle and oversee development and V&V across instrument software application software cloud connectivity cybersecurity and software quality systems in support of an FDA-regulated product. This is an ONSITE role.Candidates must currently reside within a commutable distance of San Diego CA as relocation support is not offered for this position.
The ideal candidate has direct experience in managing regulated IVD or medical device software through development verification and validation regulatory submission commercial deployment and post-market support.
HERES WHY YOULL LOVE THIS JOB:
- Unique Growth Opportunity: Gain hands-on experience across clinical studies assay development data analysis regulatory submissions and product development.
- Data-Driven Innovation: Work alongside experienced leaders contributing to real-world healthcare solutions backed by rigorous data.
- Fast-Paced Start-Up Culture: Be part of an agile mission-driven team where your work has immediate impact.
- Meaningful Impact: Help bring innovative diagnostic products to market that can improve patient outcomes.
- You love and thrive in a fast-paced and dynamic environment where you can implement fresh ideas new processes and make things happen quickly without a bunch of red tape
- Youll have great perks such as:
- Generous Benefits (Medical/Dental/Vision/EAP/Paid Life Insurance/LTD/401K)
- Flexible vacation
- Kombucha and cold brew on tap craft coffee a variety of healthy snacks
- Onsite gym
- Farm to table onsite restaurant including a 30% discount
- Software leadership:Lead software strategy roadmap planning architecture development release management and lifecycle support forTruviansdiagnostic platform.
- Regulated product development:Ensure software requirements risk management design controls verification validation documentation and release activities are executed in compliance with applicable quality and regulatory requirements.
- IVD platform support:Support software for instrument control assay execution algorithm integration result generation connectivity cloud services customer-facing applications and future menu expansion.
- Quality and regulatory partnership:Work closely with Quality and Regulatory Affairs on FDA submissions audits software documentation deficiency responses complaint investigations CAPAs and post-market support.
- Cybersecurity and reliability:Lead secure software development practices vulnerability management software updates configuration management product reliability and field issue resolution.
- Team leadership:Build mentor and manage a high-performing software engineering team including internal engineers consultants contractors and external development partners.
- Cross-functional collaboration:Partner with Engineering Assay Development Operations Manufacturing Field Service Quality and Regulatory teams to support product performance and customer experience.
The ideal candidate will possess:
- BS MS or PhD in Computer Science Computer Engineering Software Engineering Electrical Engineering Biomedical Engineering or related discipline.
- 10 years of software engineering experience including 5 years leading software engineering teams.
- Direct experience developing FDA-regulated medical device IVD diagnostic instrument laboratory system or point-of-care diagnostic software.
- Experience working within design control software lifecycle risk management verification and validation and quality system environments.
- Strong understanding of IEC 62304 and regulated software development practices.
- Experience supporting commercial products after launch including software maintenance release management issue resolution and post-market support.
- Experience with cloud-connected products and cloud platforms such as AWS Azure or Google Cloud.
- Strong communication and cross-functional leadership skills in a regulated product development environment.
NICE-TO-HAVE QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience with IVD analyzers clinical chemistry hematology immunoassay molecular diagnostics or point-of-care diagnostic platforms.
- Experience with LIS HL7 EMR/EHR integrations healthcare interoperability or laboratory informatics.
- Experience supporting FDA submissions software documentation cybersecurity documentation audits inspections or software-related deficiency responses.
- Experience leading external development partners or geographically distributed technical teams.
- Yes
$205000 $220000
The salary range for this position represents the anticipated range for qualified candidates. Compensation decisions are based on a variety of factors including relevant experience skills education training certifications internal equity market data and business needs. The final compensation offered to a successful candidate will be determined based on these factors and the requirements of the role.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND ABILITIES
- Ability to safely lift carry and move materials weighing up to 5 pounds on a regular basis.
- Ability to remain stationary and move about the work environment as needed to perform job duties.
- Ability to perform visual tasks associated with the position including reviewing data inspecting materials and operating laboratory or computer equipment as applicable.
- Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.
Interested candidates are encouraged to submit a cover letter along with their resume. The cover letter is an opportunity to highlight how your experience in assay and/or panel architecture aligns with our mission your approach to technical leadership and cross-functional collaboration and how your expertise has driven innovation in diagnostic product development and complex assay systems.
Truvian is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to fostering a diverse inclusive and respectful workplace. Employment decisions are made based on qualifications merit and business needs. Truvian prohibits discrimination harassment and retaliation and does not discriminate on the basis of any characteristic protected by applicable federal state or local law including race color religion creed sex pregnancy (including childbirth breastfeeding and related medical conditions) gender gender identity gender expression sexual orientation national origin ancestry age physical or mental disability medical condition genetic information marital status military or veteran status reproductive health decision-making or any other legally protected status.
This policy applies to all aspects of employment including recruitment hiring placement promotion compensation benefits training transfers leaves of absence disciplinary actions termination and all other terms and conditions of employment. Truvian is also committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and to applicants and employees with sincerely held religious beliefs practices or observances in accordance with applicable law.
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About Company
Truvian is disrupting the blood diagnostics industry by developing an easy-to-use, automated benchtop blood testing analyzer. We’re elevating the standards and reimagining blood testing for convenience, simplicity and real-time results.
