Labcorp is hiring a Senior Manager of Software Engineering. They own the software development lifecycle for a set of software systems including operational and production support responsibilities. They manage a team of software engineers and provide coaching, mentorship, career development, architectural guidance, and support to their team.

Applicants who live within 35 miles of either the Burlington, NC or Durham, NC location will follow a hybrid schedule. This schedule includes a minimum of three in-office days per week at an assigned location, either Burlington or Durham, supporting both collaboration and flexibility.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Team Leadership & Strategy
  • Lead a team to deliver complex, open-ended projects aligned with business goals.
  • Define and communicate a clear technical vision that supports organizational strategy.
  • Foster a high-performing, inclusive team culture centered on growth, accountability, and impact.
• Technical Execution
  • Set and manage objectives across teams, ensuring timely, high-quality delivery.
  • Guide system architecture and design across boundaries, offering actionable feedback on engineering decisions.
  • Introduce and optimize processes to improve team efficiency and outcomes.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration
  • Build strong partnerships with internal stakeholders and adjacent teams.
  • Resolve misalignments and conflicting goals with clarity and diplomacy.
  • Influence outcomes across the organization without relying on formal authority.
• Talent Development
  • Assess team performance and potential regularly in a fair, transparent manner.
  • Support career development through coaching, feedback, and growth opportunities.
  • Invest in personal leadership development through continuous learning and feedback.
• Communication & Change Leadership
  • Communicate proactively and effectively to ensure alignment across teams and stakeholders.
  • Lead teams through change and uncertainty with calmness, clarity, and confidence.
  • Promote a collaborative environment where diverse perspectives are valued and silos are broken down.
• Operational Excellence
  • Continuously improve system reliability, performance, and observability.
  • Oversee production support rotations, ensuring high availability and reliability.
  • Drive incident remediation and implement corrective action plans following outages.

REQUIREMENTS

• Proven track record of delivering complex technical projects with measurable business impact.
• Strong understanding of system design, architecture, and cross-functional trade-offs.
• Experience driving organizational change and influencing outcomes across teams.
• Exceptional communication, conflict resolution, and stakeholder management skills.
• Passion for mentoring, team development, and building inclusive engineering cultures.
• Ability to thrive in ambiguous environments with a high degree of autonomy.
• Commitment to operational excellence through improved monitoring, observability, and tooling.
• Technical acumen to create clarity around architectural and strategic decisions.
• Experience leading fully remote, geographically distributed engineering teams.
• Hands-on experience with cloud infrastructure (preferably AWS).
• This role is remote.
• Occasional travel to other store locations, conferences, and training events may be required

PREFERENCES

• Familiarity with the healthcare industry or other highly regulated industries
• Proficiency in one or more of: Python, TypeScript, Kotlin, or similar languages.
• Familiarity with web technologies and architectures
• Familiarity with Kubernetes, Kafka, containerization, and Terraform is a strong plus.

EDUCATION

• Requires a minimum of 12 years of related experience with a bachelor’s degree; or 8 years and a master’s degree; or a PhD with 5 years of experience.

Application Window closes 12/19/2025

Pay Range: $180-220k annual salary

All job offers will be based on a candidate’s skills and prior relevant experience, applicable degrees/certifications, as well as internal equity and market data. The position is also eligible for an annual bonus under the Labcorp Bonus Plan. Bonuses are payable based on corporate and/or business segment performance and are subject to individual performance modifiers.

Benefits: Employees regularly scheduled to work 20 or more hours per week are eligible for comprehensive benefits including: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, STD/LTD, 401(k), Paid Time Off (PTO) or Flexible Time Off (FTO), Tuition Reimbursement and Employee Stock Purchase Plan. Casual, PRN & Part Time employees regularly scheduled to work less than 20 hours are eligible to participate in the 401(k) Plan only. For more detailed information, please click here.

Labcorp is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer:

Labcorp strives for inclusion and belonging in the workforce and does not tolerate harassment or discrimination of any kind. We make employment decisions based on the needs of our business and the qualifications and merit of the individual. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), family or parental status, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, personal appearance, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other legally protected characteristic. Additionally, all qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with applicable law.

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