Director of IT
Ready to redefine what's possible in molecular diagnostics?
Join a team of brilliant, passionate innovators who wake up every day determined to transform healthcare. At BillionToOne, we've built something extraordinary—a culture where transparency fuels trust, collaboration drives breakthroughs, and every voice matters in our mission to make life-changing diagnostics accessible to all. We don't just aim for incremental improvements; we strive to build products that are 10x better than anything that exists today. Our people are our greatest asset: talented scientists, engineers, sales professionals, and visionaries united by an unwavering commitment to changing the standard of care in prenatal and cancer diagnostics. This is where cutting-edge science meets human compassion—every innovation you contribute helps remove fear of unknown from some of life's most critical medical moments. If you're driven by purpose, energized by innovation, and ready to help build the future of precision medicine, this is where you belong.
We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Director of IT to oversee and manage our Dev Ops and IT strategy. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in networking, infrastructure management, AWS cloud services and cybersecurity. This role will be pivotal in maintaining and enhancing our IT systems to support our business operations and growth. The Director of IT is a hybrid position (onsite 2-3 days per week) and reports to the VP of IT/IS.
Key Responsibilities:
- IT Leadership and Strategy:
- Develop and implement IT strategies aligned with the company's scaling goals.
- Lead and manage the IT team, fostering a culture of excellence and continuous improvement.
- Oversee the design, implementation, and maintenance of the company's cloud infrastructure and set it up as a service for the organizations.
- Networking and Infrastructure:
- Ensure the reliability, security, and efficiency of our networking systems.
- Manage network configuration, performance monitoring, and troubleshooting.
- Oversee the setup, configuration, and maintenance of servers, storage, and other infrastructure components.
- Implement and manage disaster recovery and business continuity plans.
- AWS Cloud Management:
- Design and manage AWS cloud infrastructure, ensuring scalability, performance, and security.
- Oversee the strategy, deployment and management of AWS services, including EC2, S3, RDS, and VPC.
- Optimize cloud resources for cost-efficiency and performance.
- Implement and manage cloud security policies and procedures.
- Security and Compliance:
- Ensure IT security measures are in place and regularly updated to protect against data breaches and cyber threats.
- Ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations, including HIPAA, SOC 2 and other relevant guidelines.
- Conduct regular security audits and vulnerability assessments.
- Project Management:
- Lead IT projects from conception through completion, ensuring they are delivered on time and within budget.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support IT needs for various initiatives.
- Manage vendor relationships and negotiate contracts for IT services and products.
- Support and Maintenance:
- Oversee the IT support function to ensure timely resolution of technical issues and maintain a high standard of service satisfaction.
- Maintain an inventory of IT assets and manage lifecycle processes.
- Implement IT policies and procedures, ensuring staff adherence.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field. A Master's degree is a plus.
- Minimum of 8 years of experience in IT, with at least 3 years in a managerial or leadership role.
- Extensive experience with networking technologies, infrastructure management, and AWS cloud services.
- Proficiency in networking technologies (LAN, WAN, VPN, firewall, etc.).
- Strong knowledge of server and storage systems, virtualization, and data centers.
- Expertise in AWS services, architecture, and best practices.
- Experience with IT security protocols and compliance standards, SOC 2 preferred.
- Excellent leadership and team management skills.
- Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Benefits And Perks:
- Working with a team of ‘rockstars’ who bring out the best in everyone
- Open, transparent culture that includes weekly Town Hall meetings
- The ability to indirectly or directly change the lives of hundreds of thousand patients
- Multiple medical benefit options; employee premiums paid 100% of select plans, dependents covered at 80%
- Extremely generous Family Bonding Leave for new parents (16 weeks, paid at 100%)
- Retirement savings program including a 4% Company match
- Free daily on-site lunches provided from top eateries
- Latest and greatest hardware (laptop, lab equipment, facilities)
- A variety of perks on campus (state of the art gym, restaurant)
- Free on-site EV charging (compatible with all EVs, including Tesla)
At BillionToOne, we are proud to offer a combination of (1) competitive base pay, (2) the opportunity for professional growth, and (3) industry leading company benefits (free healthcare options, 401k match, very generous fully paid parental leave etc.).
For this position, we offer a total compensation package of $411,870 per year, including a base pay range of $208,080 - $260,100 per year.
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About BillionToOne
BillionToOne is a next-generation molecular diagnostics company on a mission to make powerful, accurate diagnostic tests accessible to everyone. Our revolutionary QCT molecular counting technology enhances disease detection resolution by over a thousandfold using cell-free DNA—a breakthrough that's already transformed the lives of over half a million patients worldwide.
Our Impact: We've pioneered game-changing diagnostic solutions that are redefining industry standards. Unity Complete™ stands as the only non-invasive prenatal screen capable of assessing fetal risk for both common recessive conditions and aneuploidies from a single maternal blood sample. In oncology, our Northstar® liquid biopsy test uniquely combines treatment selection with real-time monitoring, giving oncologists unprecedented precision in cancer care.
Our Growth: From $0 to $125 million in Annual Recurring Revenue in just four years. We've raised close to $400 million in funding, including a $130 million Series D round in June 2024, achieving a valuation of over $1 billion. This backing comes from world-class investors including Hummingbird, Adams Street Partners, Neuberger Berman, Baillie Gifford, and Premji Invest.
Our Recognition: Forbes recently named us one of America's Best Startup Employers for 2025, and we were awarded Great Place to Work certification in 2024—with an incredible 100% of our people reporting they are willing to give extra to get the job done. These honors recognize not just our innovation but the exceptional culture we've cultivated—one that remains authentically collaborative and transparent even as we've scaled.
Our Future: Headquartered in Menlo Park with facilities in Union City, California, we're continuing to push the boundaries of what's possible in molecular diagnostics. Recent clinical outcomes data for Unity Fetal Risk Screen and new advances in cancer diagnostics prove we're just getting started.
At BillionToOne, you'll join a diverse team of passionate innovators who believe that the best science happens when brilliant minds collaborate openly, think boldly, and never lose sight of the patients whose lives depend on our work.
Ready to help us change the world, one diagnosis at a time?
Learn more at www.billiontoone.com
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