VP Engineering, CTO Track (Confidential)
This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a VP Engineering, CTO Track (Confidential) based in United States.
This executive technology leadership role offers the opportunity to transform the engineering foundation of a growing healthcare SaaS platform.
You will lead a full-scale modernization journey across architecture, product development, cloud infrastructure, security, and AI-enabled capabilities.
Working closely with executive leadership, you will define the long-term technology vision while remaining hands-on in critical areas.
The role combines strategic ownership with practical execution, ideal for a leader ready to step into a future CTO position.
You will guide engineering culture, mentor talent, and establish scalable processes that support ambitious growth goals.
Your work will directly impact healthcare professionals by enabling more efficient, secure, and intelligent digital workflows.
This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a VP Engineering, CTO Track (Confidential) based in United States.
This executive technology leadership role offers the opportunity to transform the engineering foundation of a growing healthcare SaaS platform.
You will lead a full-scale modernization journey across architecture, product development, cloud infrastructure, security, and AI-enabled capabilities.
Working closely with executive leadership, you will define the long-term technology vision while remaining hands-on in critical areas.
The role combines strategic ownership with practical execution, ideal for a leader ready to step into a future CTO position.
You will guide engineering culture, mentor talent, and establish scalable processes that support ambitious growth goals.
Your work will directly impact healthcare professionals by enabling more efficient, secure, and intelligent digital workflows.
Accountabilities:
- Define and execute a multi-year technology modernization strategy aligned with product, clinical, and business goals.
- Partner with executive leadership and stakeholders to guide architecture decisions, technology investments, and AI adoption strategies.
- Lead the evolution of legacy systems into modern, scalable services using current development practices and cloud technologies.
- Modernize front-end experiences by introducing accessible, user-friendly interfaces and improving overall product usability.
- Oversee the transition toward more scalable architectures, including service decomposition and multi-tenant capabilities.
- Drive security and compliance initiatives, including HIPAA requirements, security best practices, and SOC 2 Type II readiness.
- Build and deliver AI-powered product capabilities by integrating advanced models and vendor solutions into clinical workflows.
- Promote AI-assisted engineering practices while ensuring privacy, reliability, and responsible technology adoption.
- Establish strong engineering standards, processes, and development practices to improve delivery speed and quality.
- Mentor existing engineers, build a high-performing technology team, and define future hiring needs.
- Represent technology strategy with customers, partners, auditors, and executive stakeholders.
- Remain actively involved in development activities while transitioning toward broader leadership responsibilities as the organization grows.
- 8+ years of software engineering experience with at least 4+ years leading engineering teams at a senior manager, director, or equivalent level.
- Strong hands-on experience with the Microsoft .NET ecosystem and the ability to contribute technically in the short term.
- Experience modernizing legacy platforms, managing technical debt, and delivering transformation roadmaps without disrupting business operations.
- Proficiency with modern front-end technologies such as React, Vue, or Angular, with a strong focus on user experience.
- Experience designing and scaling software solutions in healthcare IT, digital health, EHR/EMR, or other regulated environments.
- Knowledge of HIPAA-compliant systems, security practices, and privacy-focused technology development.
- Experience delivering applied AI capabilities, including LLM integrations, AI-powered workflows, or intelligent product features.
- Strong understanding of software architecture, cloud environments, DevOps practices, and scalable engineering processes.
- Player-coach leadership style with the ability to balance hands-on development and team leadership.
- Strong business acumen, including experience managing budgets, defining metrics, and communicating technical decisions to executives.
- Excellent communication, collaboration, and stakeholder management skills.
- Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, high-growth environment with significant ownership and autonomy.
- Experience with pediatric therapy platforms, healthcare workflows, revenue-cycle systems, or clinical software.
- Background leading complete re-platforming or large-scale modernization initiatives.
- Experience with Azure, cloud architecture, or infrastructure strategy.
- Experience owning security audits, SOC 2 initiatives, or compliance programs.
- Previous experience scaling technology teams in a growth-stage or private-equity-backed environment.
- Competitive compensation package with a target range of $225,000–$275,000 OTE.
- Potential equity opportunity.
- Fully remote position available within the United States.
- Opportunity to step into a future CTO leadership path.
- High-impact role with ownership over technology strategy and engineering transformation.
- Opportunity to work with modern AI tools and shape AI-powered healthcare solutions.
- Significant autonomy in building engineering culture, processes, and team structure.
- Direct collaboration with executive leadership and key business stakeholders.
- Travel opportunities to support team and business objectives, particularly during the initial transition period.
- Ability to make a meaningful impact on technology that supports healthcare professionals and patient outcomes.
The VP Engineering will own the technology strategy and execution roadmap, driving modernization efforts while ensuring the platform remains secure, scalable, and aligned with business objectives. This role requires a hands-on technical leader who can balance architecture decisions, product delivery, team development, and executive communication.
Requirements:
The ideal candidate is a technically strong engineering leader with experience modernizing complex software platforms, leading teams, and delivering impactful products in regulated environments.
Preferred qualifications include: