- Job title
- VP of Engineering
- Job location
- New York, NY, US
- Job description
- [**PLEASE APPLY ON OUR WEBSITE**](https://www.themednet.org/careers?ashby_jid=5c3c0b0b-8cca-42b3-aa34-54785c596260#open-positions)
**ABOUT US**
Mednet is a free, physician-only community built to answer the complex clinical questions that define everyday practice. While most clinical support tools retrieve and summarize the same widely-available resources, Mednet surfaces the judgment, experience, and pattern recognition of leading experts. Our goal is simple: to give every physician access to the collective wisdom of medicine, no matter where they practice.
**JOB DESCRIPTION:**
We're looking for a VP of Engineering to lead our engineering team. In this role, you will have the opportunity to set the technical direction of the org, drive execution, and provide hands-on mentorship, guidance, and upskilling to a team of 7 direct reports.
You'll play a central role in owning the technical roadmap, building the management infrastructure that keeps the team performing at a high level, and serving as a key voice in senior leadership. You'll also collaborate closely with cross-functional partners to drive the continued evolution of our platform.
This role is ideal for a hands-on leader who thrives in fast-paced environments, leads with both technical depth and people instincts, and is as comfortable mentoring engineers as they are staying close to the work.
**RESPONSIBILITIES**:
* Manage and develop a team of 7 engineers who will report directly to you
* Establish and own the processes that support a high-performing team, from progress tracking and performance reviews to day-to-day people management
* Serve as a key member of senior leadership and set the technical direction of the org
* Own the technical roadmap
* Collaborate closely with with cross-functional partners to drive the continued evolution of our platform
* Participate in senior leadership affairs and set the technical direction of the organization
* Proven track record implementing and owning engineering QA standards and practices across a team
**REQUIREMENTS:**
* 4+ years of engineering management experience and building the structure and processes to scale them
* Hands-on technical leader who has stayed close to the work
* Experience building web and mobile products
* Proficiency with leveraging AI tools and development practices to increase engineering velocity
* Strong foundation in RAG systems, search, and information retrieval systems
**NICE TO HAVE**
* Start up experience
* Experience with interactive content platforms
* Background in product engineering and retrieval/ranking systems
* Experience implementing PLG motions through engineering and personalization
* Experience with personalization and ML/AI-driven recommendation or targeting systems
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