Vice President of Engineering – RXNT

RXNT is seeking an experienced, hands-on Vice President of Engineering to lead and elevate our engineering team, driving the next phase of growth for our innovative healthcare SaaS platform. As a privately-owned company serving physician offices across the U.S., we are at a pivotal moment in our journey and need a leader who can bring fresh perspectives, tackle complex technical challenges, and deliver impactful solutions that move us forward.

The CTO, who has been a pivotal leader in shaping the product's technology vision, now finds himself stretched thin. With the company scaling and multiple product initiatives on the horizon, the leadership team realizes that they need a dynamic, strategic, and experienced VP of Engineering to help lead the engineering team, manage complex initiatives, and drive continuous improvements in both technology and process. You will play a critical role in shaping the future of our product, guiding the engineering team, and implementing best practices across all technical aspects of the business. With a focus on creating a strong code coverage framework, enhancing our QA process, and improving delivery speed, you will inspire a culture of excellence, innovation, and collaboration within the team.

Key Responsibilities

Reporting

• This individual will report directly to the CTO and collaborate closely with the product, design, and leadership teams.

Leadership and Team Management

• Lead and mentor a growing engineering team, ensuring the team is motivated, focused, and executing effectively

• Oversee multiple engineering initiatives simultaneously, prioritizing based on company goals and resources

• Drive continuous improvement of the engineering team's processes, encouraging adoption of best practices, and introducing new tools where needed

Strategy & Communication

• Communicate the engineering vision, priorities, and updates clearly and effectively across all levels of the organization

• Work with the CTO to ensure alignment of engineering goals with the broader product and business strategies

• Be an ambassador for engineering at the executive level, ensuring that progress, risks, and obstacles are communicated in a way that aligns with business objectives

Innovation and Technology Leadership

• Stay current with the latest trends in the healthcare SaaS space and technology stacks, ensuring that the team is building with future-proof technologies

• Introduce new practices, tools, and technologies that improve code quality, scalability, and security while aligning with regulatory requirements

Collaboration

• Foster cross-functional collaboration between engineering, product, design, and other departments to ensure seamless delivery of features and products

• Maintain a strong relationship with the CTO and provide regular status updates, highlighting challenges, risks, and areas for improvement

Ideal Candidate Profile

Technical Expertise

• Deep understanding of modern technologies (e.g., cloud platforms, microservices architecture, containerization, CI/CD, etc.) and the latest trends in SaaS and healthcare tech (e.g., interoperability, HIPAA compliance, data security, etc.)

• Experience with managing teams through complex product cycles and scaling both the product and engineering team

Leadership Skills

• Strong people management skills, with a track record of successfully managing engineering teams and cross-functional teams

• Highly organized and detail-oriented, able to juggle multiple high-priority initiatives simultaneously

Communication and Storytelling

• Skilled at communicating complex technical topics in an accessible and compelling manner to non-technical stakeholders

• Ability to tell a story about technology—how it powers the company's vision, drives progress, and delivers value to customers and partners

Cultural Fit

• Strong advocate for building a positive, collaborative culture within engineering, encouraging autonomy, accountability, and growth

• Ability to navigate the challenges of a fast-paced, evolving company and help the team adapt to change effectively

Selection Process

Step 1: Screening

• CTO and hiring team review resumes, looking for experience in similar SaaS environments

• Focus on candidates with blend of technical expertise, leadership, and process optimization experience

• Must have experience managing complex product initiatives and cross-functional teams

Step 2: First Interview

• CTO leads first round, assessing technical background, leadership philosophy, and healthcare SaaS understanding

• Explores candidate's approach to scaling engineering teams, fostering communication, and promoting innovation

Step 3: Second Interview

• Meetings with product managers and senior engineers to assess cross-team collaboration abilities

• Case study/problem-solving exercise involving real-world engineering challenges

Step 4: Final Round

• Conversation with leadership team for strategic alignment

• Cultural fit assessment with senior leadership

• Thorough reference checks

Onboarding Plan

Phase 1 (First 30-60 Days)

• Learn company culture, technology stack, team structure, and ongoing initiatives

• Meet with CTO, product managers, and engineering team members

• Analyze current processes and identify improvement areas

• Establish early wins through process optimization or new tool introduction

Phase 2 (90 Days and Beyond)

• Take ownership of key product initiatives

• Drive long-term technology stack improvements

• Set engineering team vision and roadmap aligned with company strategy

We're looking for a technical visionary with a proven track record of success in scaling teams and technologies, someone who is excited by the opportunity to make a lasting impact in the healthcare space. If you are passionate about leadership, innovation, and technology, and want to be part of a dynamic, fast-paced environment, we'd love to hear from you.

Libre Talent

VP of Engineering @ RXNT

Remote (U.S. or Canada)up to $300k per yearfull-time