NxT Level
Head of Engineering (Founding Team)
Location:
Flexible (U.S.-based; preference for major biotech or technology hubs) Employment Type:
Full-Time | Founding Role Compensation:
$180,000 – $220,000 + Equity Reports To:
VP of Product and Engineering
About the Company Our client is a venture-backed healthtech startup building a first-of-its-kind platform at the intersection of
biotechnology, data infrastructure, and AI . Their mission is to accelerate translational medicine by enabling innovators across biotech, pharma, and medtech to access and analyze human biology at scale—redefining how research moves from bench to bedside.
They are assembling a world-class founding team to pioneer a new category in biomedical data systems, unlocking breakthroughs that will dramatically improve patient outcomes.
About the Role As the
Head of Engineering
and a
founding member of the technology team , you will shape both the company’s product vision and technology roadmap from the ground up. You’ll partner closely with the CEO and senior leadership to define strategy, culture, and execution, leading the build-out of scalable, compliant infrastructure to support complex biomedical data pipelines.
This role is ideal for an engineering leader who thrives in early-stage, zero-to-one environments and wants to architect systems that have meaningful real-world impact.
What You’ll Do Strategic & Technical Leadership
Define and execute the
engineering vision, strategy, and roadmap
in alignment with company goals and product milestones.
Translate ambitious business and scientific objectives into
scalable, secure, and high-performance technology systems .
Champion engineering excellence and best practices, driving code quality, observability, and resilience across all layers of the stack.
Collaborate with product, data, and operations leaders to ensure cohesive platform design and seamless delivery.
Product & Delivery Execution
Partner with product and design to deliver a
user-centric development process
with rapid iteration and continuous learning.
Implement agile methodologies emphasizing
predictable delivery, short feedback loops, and operational efficiency .
Foster a culture of experimentation, innovation, and engineering rigor.
Team Building & Leadership
Recruit, mentor, and manage a
high-performing engineering team , including managers, architects, and individual contributors.
Establish a scalable team structure, career frameworks, and performance management systems.
Cultivate a
collaborative, mission-driven culture
that values inclusion, integrity, and ownership.
Data, Security & Compliance
Oversee the
secure handling of sensitive biomedical and human data
across infrastructure and software layers.
Ensure compliance with privacy, security, and ethical data governance frameworks (e.g., HIPAA, GDPR).
Design and manage data-sharing APIs and systems to enable auditable, frictionless collaboration between researchers and partners.
Qualifications Required
10+ years of progressive engineering experience, with at least 5 years in
leadership roles .
Demonstrated
0→1 experience , having built and scaled engineering organizations or products from inception.
Proven track record of building
mission-driven, inclusive, high-performing teams .
Deep technical expertise in
full-stack development ,
cloud infrastructure (AWS/GCP) , and
data systems architecture .
Strong command of
CI/CD pipelines, DevOps, observability, and security best practices .
Proficiency with modern tools:
GitHub, JIRA, Confluence, Terraform, Docker, Kubernetes .
Strategic mindset with the ability to
translate business goals into technical priorities
and execution plans.
Preferred
Experience in
healthtech, biotech, or regulated data environments .
Background in building or scaling
data-intensive or API-driven platforms .
Familiarity with compliance and security standards governing healthcare or life sciences data.
Compensation & Benefits
Base Salary:
$180,000 – $220,000 (DOE)
Equity:
Founding-level equity grant with meaningful ownership
Performance Incentives:
Eligibility for performance-based bonuses
Benefits:
Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
401(k) plan
Paid holidays and flexible PTO
Parental leave for eligible employees
Annual wellness credit
Training and professional development budget
Why Join
Founding Impact:
Build the foundational architecture for a groundbreaking health data platform.
High-Visibility Role:
Direct partnership with the CEO and executive team.
Equity & Ownership:
Significant upside potential as part of the founding leadership team.
Mission-Driven Work:
Shape the future of translational medicine and accelerate scientific discovery.
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Location:
Flexible (U.S.-based; preference for major biotech or technology hubs) Employment Type:
Full-Time | Founding Role Compensation:
$180,000 – $220,000 + Equity Reports To:
VP of Product and Engineering
About the Company Our client is a venture-backed healthtech startup building a first-of-its-kind platform at the intersection of
biotechnology, data infrastructure, and AI . Their mission is to accelerate translational medicine by enabling innovators across biotech, pharma, and medtech to access and analyze human biology at scale—redefining how research moves from bench to bedside.
They are assembling a world-class founding team to pioneer a new category in biomedical data systems, unlocking breakthroughs that will dramatically improve patient outcomes.
About the Role As the
Head of Engineering
and a
founding member of the technology team , you will shape both the company’s product vision and technology roadmap from the ground up. You’ll partner closely with the CEO and senior leadership to define strategy, culture, and execution, leading the build-out of scalable, compliant infrastructure to support complex biomedical data pipelines.
This role is ideal for an engineering leader who thrives in early-stage, zero-to-one environments and wants to architect systems that have meaningful real-world impact.
What You’ll Do Strategic & Technical Leadership
Define and execute the
engineering vision, strategy, and roadmap
in alignment with company goals and product milestones.
Translate ambitious business and scientific objectives into
scalable, secure, and high-performance technology systems .
Champion engineering excellence and best practices, driving code quality, observability, and resilience across all layers of the stack.
Collaborate with product, data, and operations leaders to ensure cohesive platform design and seamless delivery.
Product & Delivery Execution
Partner with product and design to deliver a
user-centric development process
with rapid iteration and continuous learning.
Implement agile methodologies emphasizing
predictable delivery, short feedback loops, and operational efficiency .
Foster a culture of experimentation, innovation, and engineering rigor.
Team Building & Leadership
Recruit, mentor, and manage a
high-performing engineering team , including managers, architects, and individual contributors.
Establish a scalable team structure, career frameworks, and performance management systems.
Cultivate a
collaborative, mission-driven culture
that values inclusion, integrity, and ownership.
Data, Security & Compliance
Oversee the
secure handling of sensitive biomedical and human data
across infrastructure and software layers.
Ensure compliance with privacy, security, and ethical data governance frameworks (e.g., HIPAA, GDPR).
Design and manage data-sharing APIs and systems to enable auditable, frictionless collaboration between researchers and partners.
Qualifications Required
10+ years of progressive engineering experience, with at least 5 years in
leadership roles .
Demonstrated
0→1 experience , having built and scaled engineering organizations or products from inception.
Proven track record of building
mission-driven, inclusive, high-performing teams .
Deep technical expertise in
full-stack development ,
cloud infrastructure (AWS/GCP) , and
data systems architecture .
Strong command of
CI/CD pipelines, DevOps, observability, and security best practices .
Proficiency with modern tools:
GitHub, JIRA, Confluence, Terraform, Docker, Kubernetes .
Strategic mindset with the ability to
translate business goals into technical priorities
and execution plans.
Preferred
Experience in
healthtech, biotech, or regulated data environments .
Background in building or scaling
data-intensive or API-driven platforms .
Familiarity with compliance and security standards governing healthcare or life sciences data.
Compensation & Benefits
Base Salary:
$180,000 – $220,000 (DOE)
Equity:
Founding-level equity grant with meaningful ownership
Performance Incentives:
Eligibility for performance-based bonuses
Benefits:
Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
401(k) plan
Paid holidays and flexible PTO
Parental leave for eligible employees
Annual wellness credit
Training and professional development budget
Why Join
Founding Impact:
Build the foundational architecture for a groundbreaking health data platform.
High-Visibility Role:
Direct partnership with the CEO and executive team.
Equity & Ownership:
Significant upside potential as part of the founding leadership team.
Mission-Driven Work:
Shape the future of translational medicine and accelerate scientific discovery.
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