Engineering Manager, Federal

Company: Abridge
Location: San Francisco
Posted on: April 1, 2026

Job Description:

About Abridge Abridge was founded in 2018 with the mission of powering deeper understanding in healthcare. Our AI-powered platform was purpose-built for medical conversations, improving clinical documentation efficiencies while enabling clinicians to focus on what matters most—their patients. Our enterprise-grade technology transforms patient-clinician conversations into structured clinical notes in real-time, with deep EMR integrations. Powered by Linked Evidence and our purpose-built, auditable AI, we are the only company that maps AI-generated summaries to ground truth, helping providers quickly trust and verify the output. As pioneers in generative AI for healthcare, we are setting the industry standards for the responsible deployment of AI across health systems. We are a growing team of practicing MDs, AI scientists, PhDs, creatives, technologists, and engineers working together to empower people and make care make more sense. We have offices located in the Mission District in San Francisco, the SoHo neighborhood of New York, and East Liberty in Pittsburgh. The Role Our generative AI-powered products are bringing joy back to the practice of medicine, and we’re looking for an Engineering Manager to lead our team in building Federal government-ready capabilities and features . You’ll guide a group of US-based, full-stack software engineers working on both frontend and backend development, primarily in Typescript, React, NextJS, and Node. Your team will work toward meeting and maintaining a high bar for security and compliance requirements, which are heavily influenced by federal government regulations and requirements. A strong focus on robust architecture, secure deployment, and secure technical operations is a must. What You’ll Do People Management: Recruit, retain, and mentor engineers with full-stack expertise; experience engineering in high sensitivity, federal environments is a huge plus. Provide regular feedback; create opportunities for career growth; and foster a culture of collaboration and excellence. Project Management: Work closely with stakeholders such as product managers and customers to plan, execute, and support multiple projects simultaneously. You will be responsible for the engineering process in the team and the output of the team. Technical Leadership: Help set business context for the team and apply your knowledge of business and software engineering to guide architectural discussions; anticipate and resolve technical challenges; and advocate for technology projects. In close partnership with Abridge's Security Organization, anticipate and resolve technical challenges arising from government regulations and requirements, managing sensitive data, and managing technical operations within the bounds of federal requirements. Champion Quality: Set a high standard for your team including software quality, performance, reliability, security, and compliance with industry and regulatory standards. What You’ll Bring A strong technologist, with 5 years as a software engineer building web applications in a cloud native environment and 2 years managing software engineering teams. Comfortable giving constructive feedback on technical designs and code reviews. Skilled in building secure, compliant systems in major cloud platforms (GCP preferred, AWS experience welcome). Familiar with containers, databases, and modern frontend frameworks. Knowledgeable about the software development lifecycle. You view processes such as Kanban and Scrum as tools in a toolbox, and you know which tools to apply in which situations. Skilled at hiring and mentorship, with a track record of helping engineers grow their skills and careers. Up-to-date on industry best-practices and tools, and enjoy learning new things Excited about being hands-on in a fast-moving, productive, and supportive environment Willing to pitch in wherever needed Has thrived in a fast-growing startup, knows how to operate in that environment Bonus Points If… Experience as an engineering leader working in the federal government OR as an engineering leader on a team directly involved in products sold to the federal government. Experience engineering systems within a FedRAMP Moderate / High environment is a plus. Why Work at Abridge? At Abridge, we’re transforming healthcare delivery experiences with generative AI, enabling clinicians and patients to connect in deeper, more meaningful ways. Our mission is clear: to power deeper understanding in healthcare. We’re driving real, lasting change, with millions of medical conversations processed each month. Joining Abridge means stepping into a fast-paced, high-growth startup where your contributions truly make a difference. Our culture requires extreme ownership—every employee has the ability to (and is expected to) make an impact on our customers and our business. Beyond individual impact, you will have the opportunity to work alongside a team of curious, high-achieving people in a supportive environment where success is shared, growth is constant, and feedback fuels progress. At Abridge, it’s not just what we do—it’s how we do it. Every decision is rooted in empathy, always prioritizing the needs of clinicians and patients. We’re committed to supporting your growth, both professionally and personally. Whether it's flexible work hours, an inclusive culture, or ongoing learning opportunities, we are here to help you thrive and do the best work of your life. If you are ready to make a meaningful impact alongside passionate people who care deeply about what they do, Abridge is the place for you. How we take care of Abridgers: Generous Time Off : 14 paid holidays, flexible PTO for salaried employees, and accrued time off for hourly employees Comprehensive Health Plans : Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage for all full-time employees and their families. Generous HSA Contribution : If you choose a High Deductible Health Plan, Abridge makes monthly contributions to your HSA. Paid Parental Leave : Generous paid parental leave for all full-time employees. Family Forming Benefits: Resources and financial support to help you build your family. 401(k) Matching : Contribution matching to help invest in your future. Personal Device Allowance : Tax free funds for personal device usage. Pre-tax Benefits: Access to Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Commuter Benefits. Lifestyle Wallet : Monthly contributions for fitness, professional development, coworking, and more. Mental Health Support : Dedicated access to therapy and coaching to help you reach your goals. Sabbatical Leave : Paid Sabbatical Leave after 5 years of employment. Compensation and Equity : Competitive compensation and equity grants for full time employees. and much more! Equal Opportunity Employer Abridge is an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants equally without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability. Staying safe - Protect yourself from recruitment fraud We are aware of individuals and entities fraudulently representing themselves as Abridge recruiters and/or hiring managers. Abridge will never ask for financial information or payment, or for personal information such as bank account number or social security number during the job application or interview process. Any emails from the Abridge recruiting team will come from an @ abridge.com email address. You can learn more about how to protect yourself from these types of fraud by referring to this article . Please exercise caution and cease communications if something feels suspicious about your interactions.

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