Job Description for VP of Software Engineering at Spiden, San Francisco

Introduction

Become part of the team that builds the next generation of health wearables - pushing the boundaries of what’s possible with real-time, non-invasive monitoring on a wearable consumer device with premium design and high desirability. Our technology includes hardware, mobile and web applications, and proprietary machine learning and artificial intelligence, to deliver breakthrough personalized health, behavior change and predictive medicine features with a superior user experience and premium feel.

About Spiden

Spiden a Swiss MedTech venture with the vision to use state-of-the-art non-invasive detection techniques to continuously monitor and learn from a wide range of vital indicators, to better manage chronic diseases, to customize critical treatments and, to improve personal health. We are passionate about quality, usability, and simplicity and are proud of our dedication towards creating products that empower our users to take control of their health. We build delightful, life-changing, accessible and inclusive products that display data and insights across multiple platforms, and you will be joining the Spiden team at a very exciting time of growth as we start building the first non-invasive consumer wearable, with a team coming from top tech and health companies (Apple, Google, Abbott, Baxter, Roche, etc.) and world-leading experts in the field (ETH, EPFL, Columbia, Princeton, Harvard, etc.).

Your Role

As VP of Software Engineering, you'll be responsible for:

1. Leadership & Strategy: Guide and grow a talented software engineering team. Develop and execute a strategic vision for software development that aligns with our business goals.

2. Innovation & Development: Oversee the development of our platforms, ensuring seamless integration of hardware, software, and AI components.

3. Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with product, design, and other departments to deliver a premium end result.

4. Quality & Standards Compliance: Uphold the highest standards of software quality and compliance, particularly in the context of MedTech regulatory requirements.

5. Talent Management & Development: Attract, retain, and develop top talent, fostering an inclusive and collaborative team culture.

Qualifications and experience

• Proven experience in a senior software engineering leadership role, preferably within a company that has a hardware component.

• Worked and led in a fast-paced software environment.

• Has rolled out software on a large scale.

• Strong technical background in software development, ML/AI, and system architecture.

• Excellent leadership skills with a track record of building and mentoring high-performing teams.

• Experience in a start-up or fast-paced growth environment is highly desirable.

• Strong problem-solving abilities and a forward-thinking mindset.

• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

What You'll Get

• A front-row seat to cutting-edge health technology. You’ll be joining a team that is challenging the status quo in machine learning, personalized health, and predictive medicine and play a significant role in shaping their first product.

• Diversity & equal opportunity. With 18 nationalities in the company, we strive to build a highly diverse and exciting environment. We take special care of gender diversity - currently balanced at 50/50 among the permanent employees. Spiden is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

• Mentorship & career growth opportunities. Our team is highly dedicated to supporting new members. We have a broad mix of exciting backgrounds, experience levels and tenures, and we’re building an environment that celebrates knowledge sharing and mentorship. We want you to grow with Spiden.

• Work/life balance. Working at a growing MedTech start-up is demanding and our goals are ambitious, which is why our team puts a strong emphasis on work-life balance. It isn’t about how many hours you spend at home or at work; it’s about the flow you establish that brings energy to both parts of your life. Therefore, we offer flexibility in working hours and encourage you to find your own balance between your work and personal life.

• Competitive benefit package. Despite being a smaller organization, we place great importance on your contributions and offer competitive salaries and equity. Committed to global health, we also provide comprehensive healthcare, including vision and dental benefits.

Join Us

If you're passionate about making a tangible impact in the health tech industry and are ready to lead a team of innovators, we invite you to apply for the role of VP of Software Engineering at Spiden, San Francisco.

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