Cotiviti

Director Engineering - AI Native

Cotiviti$206K — $247K *
US-AnywhereRemote in United States
Healthcare
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 8+ years of software engineering experience, including 3-6 years in leadership positions.
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field; Master's preferred.
  • Extensive experience with Java, React/Angular, microservices, and cloud platforms.
  • Proven track record in leading enterprise software delivery across distributed teams.
  • Strong understanding of Lean and flow-based delivery practices.
  • Experience advancing engineering practices using TDD and CI/CD approaches.
  • Solid knowledge of DevOps practices including monitoring and incident response.
  • Strong problem-solving skills and judgment in complex environments.
  • Ability to set and execute strategic goals across projects and teams.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills for diverse stakeholders.
  • Preferred experience in healthcare or regulated industries.

Responsibilities

  • Build and lead a multi-team engineering organization focused on outcomes.
  • Optimize delivery throughput using automation and AI tools.
  • Integrate AI tools and automation into engineering workflows.
  • Oversee technical execution and ensure scalable software architecture.
  • Align engineering teams with enterprise architecture and standards.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate priorities into engineering plans.
  • Modernize development processes through AI-enabled workflows and DevOps practices.
  • Recruit and nurture engineering talent while fostering a culture of innovation.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage.
  • 401(k) savings plans with company contributions.
  • Generous Paid Time Off (PTO), ranging from 17-27 days annually.
  • Paid family leave and 9 paid holidays per year.
  • Disability and life insurance options.
Full Job Description
Overview

Cotiviti is seeking a Director of Engineering to lead multiple software engineering teams within our Payment Integrity business. In this role, you will provide strategic and technical leadership across one or more product domains, leading through engineering managers and team leads to deliver high-quality, reliable software solutions.

 

You will champion an AI-native approach to software delivery by integrating AI tools, automation, and intelligent engineering workflows across the software development lifecycle to accelerate delivery, improve quality, and increase engineering effectiveness. You will partner closely with product management, enterprise data management, IT, and business stakeholders to align technology delivery with business priorities while meeting healthcare compliance, security, and performance requirements.

 

This role requires a hands-on, lead-by-example leader who sets the standard for AI-native engineering and shows teams how modern software delivery can be transformed through AI, automation, and strong technical judgment.

Responsibilities
  • Leadership & Strategy: Build and lead a multi-team engineering organization with clear goals, outcome-based metrics, and a culture of continuous improvement.
  • Resource Optimization: Improve delivery throughput and resource utilization through streamlined processes, automation, and AI-enabled tools without compromising quality or maintainability.
  • AI-Driven Development: Advance AI-enabled engineering practices by integrating AI tools and automation into workflows with human oversight and clear guardrails.
  • Technical Execution & Oversight: Lead roadmap execution with hands-on technical and architectural oversight to ensure scalable, secure, and maintainable solutions.
  • Technology Alignment: Align teams to enterprise architecture, governance, and shared engineering standards to improve consistency and code quality.
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner across product, program, operations, and business teams to translate priorities into engineering plans that deliver measurable outcomes.
  • Process Improvement & Innovation: Modernize development and testing practices through automation, DevOps, and AI-enabled workflows that improve quality, security, and efficiency.
  • Talent Development: Recruit, develop, and retain strong engineering talent while building a culture of growth, accountability, and innovation.
  • Complete all responsibilities as outlined in the annual performance review and/or goal setting.
  • Complete all special projects and other duties as assigned.
  • Must be able to perform duties with or without reasonable accommodation.
Qualifications
  • Education & Experience: 8+ years of software engineering experience, including 3 6 years leading engineering teams as a people manager. Bachelor9s degree in Computer Science or a related field required; Master9s degree preferred.
  • Technical Proficiency: Extensive experience designing and delivering complex software systems using Java, React/Angular, microservices, relational and NoSQL databases, cloud platforms, and modern AI-enabled engineering practices, with recent hands-on technical work.
  • Enterprise Software Delivery: Proven success leading multiple teams and managers to deliver enterprise software across distributed organizations.
  • Leadership Skills: Strong leadership skills, including building, developing, and mentoring effective engineering teams.
  • Adaptive Delivery Models: Strong understanding of Lean, iterative, and flow-based delivery practices that support quality, continuous improvement, and effective execution.
  • Modern Engineering Practices: Track record of advancing engineering practices through automated testing, TDD, and CI/CD.
  • Operational & DevOps Knowledge: Solid understanding of software operations and DevOps practices, including reliability, monitoring, telemetry, and incident response.
  • Problem Solving: Strong problem-solving skills and sound judgment in complex technical environments.
  • Strategic Execution: Ability to set and execute short- and long-term goals across projects and teams.
  • Communication: Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts clearly to diverse stakeholders.
  • Industry & Compliance: Experience in healthcare or other regulated industries with strong compliance, security, and data privacy requirements is preferred.

 

Mental Requirements:

  • Communicating with others to exchange information.
  • Problem-solving and thinking critically.
  • Completing tasks independently.
  • Interpreting data.
  • Making timely decisions in the context of a workflow.
  • Maintaining focus.
  • Assessing the accuracy, neatness and thoroughness of the work assigned.
  • Learning new tasks and completing tasks in situations that have a speed or productivity quota.
  • Remembering and adhering to processes and protocols.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

  • Remaining in a stationary position, often standing or sitting for prolonged periods.
  • Repeating motions that may include the wrists, hands, and/or fingers.
  • Must be able to provide a dedicated, secure work area.
  • Must be able to provide high-speed internet access/connectivity and office setup and maintenance.
  • No adverse environmental conditions expected.

Base compensation ranges from $206,000 to $247,000 per year. Specific offers are determined by various factors, such as experience, education, skills, certifications, and other business needs. This role is eligible for discretionary bonus consideration.

 

Cotiviti offers team members a competitive benefits package to address a wide range of personal and family needs, including medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance coverage, 401(k) savings plans, paid family leave, 9 paid holidays per year, and 17-27 days of Paid Time Off (PTO) per year, depending on specific level and length of service with Cotiviti. For information about our benefits package, please refer to our Careers page.

 

This role is based remotely and all interviews will be conducted virtually.

 

Date of posting:00/00/2026

Applications are assessed on a rolling basis. We anticipate that the application window will close on 00/00/2026, but the application window may change depending on the volume of applications received or close immediately if a qualified candidate is selected.

 

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About Cotiviti

Cotiviti is a healthcare technology company that provides analytics-driven payment accuracy solutions mainly to the healthcare and retail sectors. The company's solutions help clients improve their financial performance and reduce healthcare costs. Cotiviti's solutions include prospective and retrospective claims accuracy solutions, payment integrity, risk adjustment, quality improvement, and advisory services. The company was founded in 1979 and is headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia.
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4,400 employees
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Founded
1979

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