Head of Engineering
Head of Engineering Opportunity
Dynamic Telehealth and Wellness Startup - San Francisco, 5 days onsite
Are you ready to take on a career-defining leadership role in an industry at the forefront of innovation and impact? Our client, a forward-thinking telehealth and wellness startup in its growth phase, is on the hunt for a visionary Head of Engineering to lead their exceptional team based in San Francisco. This is an exciting opportunity to combine your technical expertise, leadership acumen, and entrepreneurial spirit to shape the future of telehealth and wellness. If you have a passion for leveraging technology to enhance lives and thrive in fast-paced, transformative settings, this could be your dream role.
What You'll Be Doing
- Providing technical leadership for a growing and highly skilled team, managing 4 engineering leads who oversee different aspects of the product and infrastructure development. Your role will involve mentoring, coaching, and setting the technical vision to align with broader company objectives.
- Balancing your time effectively, with approximately 75% of your responsibilities focused on strategic technical leadership, team management, and scaling processes. The remaining 25% of your time will involve staying hands-on with coding, ensuring you maintain a deep understanding of the technical challenges and opportunities.
- Driving the adoption and integration of cutting-edge technologies such as TypeScript, React, Node.js, and Python to create seamless, scalable, and innovative product experiences. You'll play a key role in identifying and implementing best practices that keep the company at the forefront of technological advancements.
- Acting as a key player in scaling the engineering function during a critical growth phase. You'll use your prior startup experience to navigate the challenges of rapid expansion, whether it means building new teams, refining processes, or preparing the company for a successful exit strategy.
Key Skills We're Looking For
- TypeScript, React, Node.js, Python: Expertise in these technologies is essential. As the Head of Engineering, you'll not only oversee development but also contribute directly to the codebase when needed, ensuring the team's output aligns with high-quality standards.
- Technical Leadership: A proven ability to inspire, manage, and empower engineering teams in dynamic, high-growth environments. Your leadership will be instrumental in fostering a collaborative and innovative culture.
- Growth & Exit Experience: A strong track record of guiding startups through critical growth phases or leading organizations to successful exits. Your strategic vision and hands-on experience will be invaluable in navigating the complexities of scaling a company.
Extensive Perks and Benefits
In recognition of your expertise and dedication, our client provides an extensive suite of perks and benefits designed to support your professional and personal well-being. While this is an onsite role based in San Francisco, allowing for close collaboration and dynamic teamwork, you can expect a supportive environment that emphasizes both individual and collective success. This is a rare chance to join a tight-knit team passionate about making a difference in the telehealth and wellness space.
By joining this organization, you'll have the opportunity to leave a lasting impact on an industry poised for transformative growth. You'll work alongside innovators and visionaries who are dedicated to improving lives by harnessing the power of technology. The work you do here will not only shape the company's future but also redefine how healthcare and wellness are delivered globally.
If you're ready to step into a role where your leadership and technical expertise will directly contribute to groundbreaking advancements in telehealth, we encourage you to apply. We look forward to hearing from you!
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