VP of Engineering
Core
Define technical strategy and roadmap for a healthcare startup, building foundational systems and patient navigation tools while remaining hands-on with architecture and development.
Role type
VP of Engineering (Healthcare Startup)
Builds
Foundational technology systems, patient navigation tools, communications platforms, and healthcare data processing infrastructure.
Domain
Healthcare technology, AI-driven operational efficiency
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | infrastructure
Required skills
Engineering leadership, healthcare technology scaling, HIPAA/security/privacy compliance, cloud-based systems, Python, SQL, AI application for backend workflows, strategic planning, hands-on architecture
Preferred skills
Medical claims/prior authorization experience, building technology for operationally complex businesses
Responsibilities
Define technical strategy and roadmap, identify high-impact AI opportunities for operational efficiency, design and build foundational systems, lead development of patient navigation and data tools, translate business challenges to technical solutions, establish engineering infrastructure and practices, build and scale the engineering team, balance strategic leadership with hands-on execution
Seniority
Executive, hands-on IC