Head of Engineering
SWORD Health
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Porto, Portugal
Posted 6+ months ago
Sword Health is on a mission to free two billion people from pain as the world’s first and only end-to-end platform to predict, prevent and treat pain.
Delivering a 62% reduction in pain and a 60% reduction in surgery intent, at Sword, we are using technology to save millions for our 2,500+ enterprise clients across three continents. Today, we hold the majority of industry patents, win 70% of competitive evaluations, and have raised more than $300 million from top venture firms like Founders Fund, General Catalyst, and Khosla Ventures.
Recognized as a Forbes Best Startup Employer in 2023, this award highlights our focus on being a destination for the best and brightest talent. Not only have we experienced unprecedented growth since our market debut in 2020, but we’ve also created a remarkable mission and value-driven environment that is loved by our growing team. With a recent valuation of $2 billion, we are in a phase of hyper growth and expansion, and we’re looking for individuals with passion, commitment, and energy to help us scale our impact.
Joining Sword Health means committing to a set of core values, chief amongst them to “do it for the patients” every day, and to always “deliver more than expected” on behalf of our members and clients.
This is an opportunity for you to make a significant difference on a massive scale as you work alongside 800+ (and growing!) talented colleagues, spanning two continents. Your charge? To help us build a pain-free world, powered by technology, enhanced by people — accessible to all.
Core job responsibilities and tasks:
- Manage stakeholders of your area of ownership.
- Manage activities and needs of several engineering teams in activities such as career path, team structure and continuous team evolution.
- Lead and manage a teams of software engineers, providing guidance and support on best practices, software development methodologies, and project management.
- Manage deliverables of several engineering teams.
- Oversee the design, development, and implementation of complex software systems and applications.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather requirements and identify solutions.
- Write clean, maintainable, and efficient code.
- Conduct code reviews and provide feedback and suggestions for improvement.
- Ensure that software products meet quality standards and are delivered on time and within budget.
- Stay up-to-date with the latest software development trends and technologies.
- Develop and implement engineering strategies to support business objectives.
- Mobile knowledge / experience is necessary, as in this role you will lead a web and a mobile team.
- Previous experience ideally with Node.JS, Golang and Vue.JS.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field.
- 10+ years of professional experience in Software Engineering, with at least 5 years in a leadership role.
- Proven experience as a Lead Mobile Engineer.
- Excellent knowledge of software design and scalable web architecture.
- Strong project management skills.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
- Demonstrated ability to lead and manage a team, as well as work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.
- Proven ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to deliver high-quality work on time and within budget.
- Experience with Agile methodologies and software development processes.
To ensure you feel good solving a big Human problem, we offer:
- A stimulating, fast-paced environment with lots of room for creativity;
- A bright future at a promising high-tech startup company;
- Career development and growth, with a competitive salary;
- The opportunity to work with a talented team and to add real value to an innovative solution with the potential to change the future of healthcare;
- A stimulating environment with room for creativity - fast-paced, fun, and energetic startup;
- A flexible environment where you can control your hours (remotely) with unlimited vacation;
- Access to our health and well-being program (digital therapist sessions);
- Remote or Hybrid work policy (Portugal only);
- To get to know more about our Tech Stack, check here.
* Please note that this position does not offer relocation assistance. Candidates must possess a valid EU visa and be based in Portugal.
US Sword Benefits:
*Eligibility for Essential benefits: Full-time employees regularly working 25+ hours per week
Comprehensive health, dental and vision insurance
Equity Shares
401(k)
Discretionary PTO Plan
Parental leave
US Sword Perks:
Flexible working hours
Remote-first Company
Internet Stipend for remote working
Paid Company Holidays
Free Digital Therapist for you and your family
Portugal - Sword Benefits:
Health, dental and vision Insurance
Meal Allowance
Equity Shares
Portugal - Sword Perks:
Remote Work Allowance
Flexible working hours
Work from home
Unlimited Vacation
Snacks and Beverages
English Class
Unlimited access to Coursera Learning Platform
*US Applicants Only: Applicants must have a legal right to work in the United States, and immigration or work visa sponsorship will not be provided.*
SWORD Health, which includes SWORD Health, Inc. and Sword Health Professionals (consisting of Sword Health Care Providers, P.A., SWORD Health Care Providers of NJ, P.C., SWORD Health Care Physical Therapy Providers of CA, P.C.*) complies with applicable Federal and State civil rights laws and does not discriminate on the basis of Age, Ancestry, Color, Citizenship, Gender, Gender expression, Gender identity, Gender information, Marital status, Medical condition, National origin, Physical or mental disability, Pregnancy, Race, Religion, Caste, Sexual orientation, and Veteran status.
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