VP of Engineering

Sana’s vision is to make healthcare easy.

All of us can agree healthcare is simply too hard in the US. And our members feel that pain day in and day out. We aim to create an experience that simply feels easy when you need to access our healthcare system. If you need something, you know where to go to get it with care that is a click (or as few clicks as possible!) away.

What’s beautiful about a vision oriented toward “easy” is how it imparts a singular feeling. We instinctively know as humans when something is easy versus hard, even if we can’t explain why. We fight as a company to make an easy pathway available to all our members at every stage of their healthcare journey. If you feel passionate about delivering better healthcare to small businesses through a seamless care experience and affordable benefits, join us!

We are seeking a dynamic Vice President of Engineering to lead our engineering team, drive technical excellence, and integrate AI coding tools to maximize efficiency across our health insurance and virtual care services. You will report to our Chief Technology Officer. This role requires a seasoned leader with a strategic mindset and a passion for innovation in the healthtech industry.

What you will do

Team Leadership

• Manage and mentor an 8-member engineering team, fostering a collaborative and high-performance environment.
• Oversee performance management, including setting goals, conducting evaluations, and providing constructive feedback.

Strategic Vision

• Collaborate with executive leadership to align engineering goals with company objectives.
• Participate in strategic planning to drive technological advancements and business growth.

Technical Expertise

• Provide technical guidance and ensure best practices are followed across all engineering projects.
• Help lead architecture decisions and oversee the development of scalable, secure, and efficient software solutions.

AI Adoption & Integration

• Lead efforts to integrate AI coding tools into the development process to enhance productivity and code quality.
• Identify and implement the most effective AI tools tailored to the team's needs.

Change Management

• Guide the engineering team through the adoption of new technologies, ensuring smooth transitions and addressing any challenges.

Training & Development

• Ensure the team is well-trained in AI tools and methodologies to maximize their effectiveness.
• Promote continuous learning and professional development within the engineering team.

Project Management

• Oversee project timelines, resource allocation, and ensure the delivery of high-quality products on schedule.
• Implement effective project management practices to streamline workflows and enhance efficiency.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Work closely with other departments such as product, sales, and customer support to ensure alignment and effective communication.
• Facilitate collaboration between engineering and other teams to drive cohesive project outcomes.

Recruitment & Team Building

• Attract and retain top engineering talent.
• Scale the engineering team as needed to support company growth and project demands.

Innovation

• Encourage a culture of experimentation and innovation, leveraging AI to improve coding efficiency and product quality.

About you

• 10-15 years of experience in software engineering, with significant time in leadership roles.
• Proven track record in leading engineering teams within the health tech or related industry.
• Experience with AI tools and leading technical transformations is highly desirable.
• Strong technical background with expertise in software architecture and development.
• Excellent leadership and team management skills.
• Strategic thinker with the ability to align engineering initiatives with business goals.
• Proficient in project management and ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills.
• Not afraid to get your hands dirty – you’ll be expected to run the app and push some code on day 1

Benefits

• Stock options in rapidly scaling startup
• Flexible vacation
• Medical, dental, and vision Insurance 
• 401(k) and HSA plans
• Parental leave
• Remote worker stipend
• Opportunity for career growth
• Dynamic start-up environment

About Sana

Sana is a modern health plan solution for small and medium businesses. We use a more efficient financing structure and integrated technology solutions to cut out wasteful spending and get members access to better quality care at lower cost. Founded in 2017, we are an experienced team of engineers, designers and health system operators. We have the financial backing of Silicon Valley venture firms and innovative reinsurance partners. If you are excited about building something new and being a part of fixing our broken healthcare system from the inside, please reach out!