VP of Engineering (AI)

TL;DR

VP of Engineering (AI/HealthTech): Leading and scaling a high-performing software engineering organization to build an AI-powered proactive documentation platform for healthcare with an accent on generative AI integration and organizational growth. Focus on driving technical decision-making, mentoring engineering managers, and ensuring system reliability and scalability.

Location: Hybrid. Must be based in or relocate to the New York City metropolitan area. Authorized to work in the US without visa sponsorship required.

Salary: $275,000 – $350,000 + Equity

Company

hirify.global is an AI-powered Proactive Documentation platform that advances healthcare delivery by reviewing patient data in EHRs to recommend diagnoses and surface clinical evidence.

What you will do

• Partner with the CTO and Head of Product to align technical execution with company priorities and the product roadmap.
• Own and optimize engineering delivery processes to improve predictability and estimation accuracy.
• Design an organizational structure that fosters accountability and eliminates bottlenecks.
• Mentor and upskill engineering managers to grow as leaders.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Product, Design, Customer Success, and Operations to accelerate iteration.
• Define and execute the engineering roadmap for AI-powered, clinically reliable systems.

Requirements

• BS degree in Computer Science or equivalent practical experience.
• 5+ years of software engineering experience, with 2+ years in senior leadership roles (Director or VP level).
• Experience scaling engineering organizations to 30+ people within high-growth startup environments.
• Experience leveraging generative AI and agentic coding workflows to accelerate the SDLC.
• Proven track record of managing and mentoring engineering managers.
• Strong foundation in AWS, modern CI/CD practices, and observability frameworks.

Nice to have

• Experience in health tech or enterprise SaaS environments.
• Experience leading teams using Python, TypeScript, or Go.

Culture & Benefits

• 99% employer-paid health benefits (Medical, Dental, and Vision).
• 18 PTO days per year plus a one-week holiday break.
• Monthly health and wellness budget.
• Company-sponsored team retreats and social events.
• Sabbatical program.
• Flexibility to work from locations outside the home office for up to 6 weeks per year.

Hiring process

• All candidates must successfully complete a background check.