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Head of Engineering

Proven Recruiting
San Diego, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 12/12/2025 CLOSED ON 2/10/2026

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Head of Engineering position at Proven Recruiting?

Head of Engineering Remote$200-250K

Are you ready to lead engineering at a fast-growing health-tech startup? An innovative mission-driven company is redefining maternal care through AI-enabled technology. You’ll have the autonomy to shape technical strategy, mentor a talented team, and build scalable systems in a highly dynamic environment. Apply now!

Who you are:

  • 10 years of engineering experience, including 3 years in a leadership role, with recent start-up experience
  • Strong expertise in AWS, Python, Terraform, and modern CI/CD practices.
  • Proven ability to manage infrastructure and product engineering in regulated or compliance-driven environments, health tech is a big plus
  • Hands-on technical skills with experience implementing AI solutions and integrating AI throughout the SDLC.
  • Startup mindset: collaborative, adaptable, and comfortable in fast-paced, evolving environments.

What you’ll do:

  • Lead, mentor, and grow a high-performing engineering team while remaining hands-on with architecture and code reviews.
  • Define and execute AI strategy, ensuring alignment with business objectives.
  • Maintain and optimize AWS infrastructure for scalability, security, and cost efficiency.
  • Collaborate with Product and Security teams to deliver reliable, compliant technology.
  • Inspire a collaborative, accountable, and mission-driven engineering culture.

Why work here:

  • Make decisions that shape the company’s technology strategy: You’ll own architecture, AI integration, and infrastructure for a high-growth health-tech startup.
  • Competitive salary plus equity stake
  • Health, dental, and vision coverage.
  • Flexible, remote-first culture with mission-centered leadership.

What does this position pay?

Compensation is determined by several factors which may include skillset, experience level, and education.

The expected range for this role is $200,000-250,000 per year. Please note this range is an estimate and actual pay may vary based on qualifications and experience.

What’s next?

Please email your resume to hhenderson@provenrecruiting.com if you’re excited to explore this opportunity with our client.

We actively support and promote people of various backgrounds, from race, religion, gender to geographical area, university, lifestyle, and personality type. Proven Recruiting is minority-owned, majority women, and is a strong advocate for diversity and inclusion in the broader community. Apply today!

Salary : $200,000 - $250,000

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