Head of Engineering - healthcare software startup(TypeScript, Node.js

Job Description

Our client, a healthcare software startup, is seeking a Head of Engineering to lead and scale its technical organization. This leader will drive product development, guide architectural decisions, and build a high-performing engineering culture while working closely with the founder and cross-functional teams.Responsibilities

Solve complex technical problems and deliver innovative, high-quality solutions.

Incorporate customer feedback into product improvements with speed and precision.

Design, evaluate, and implement features end-to-end across the tech stack.

Lead and mentor a team of five engineers, fostering ownership and accountability.

Manage project requirements, priorities, timelines, and deliverables.

Own key technical initiatives, development processes, and engineering best practices.

Collaborate closely with the founder, product, design, and other functions.What You Bring

Bachelor's or Master's in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent.

5+ years of hands-on software engineering experience, including 1+ year leading or mentoring engineers.

Deep expertise in TypeScript, Node.js, and React; strong command of Git.

Strong full-stack engineering capabilities with a product-focused mindset.

Experience running agile development processes in a fast-paced startup environment.

Ability to clearly articulate technical trade-offs around speed, scope, and resources.

Passion for problem-solving, innovation, and learning new technologies (e.g., AI, voice-to-text).

Excitement to explore solutions that may extend beyond software, including hardware integrations.Tech Stack

Typescript, Node.js, React.

Experience with hardware integration is a plus.Ideal Background

5+ years in software engineering with a strong product development focus.

Experience at a seed Series C tech startup.

Strong product sense, user empathy, and comfort adapting quickly in a rapidly evolving environment.

Full-time