Alto Pharmacy · 15 hours ago
Vice President, Engineering
California, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$228K/yr - $285K/yr
10+ years expAlto Pharmacy is a leader in digital health solutions, dedicated to improving patient care and healthcare outcomes. The Vice President of Engineering will lead and manage engineering teams, drive technical roadmaps, and establish best practices for software development to ensure alignment with business objectives.
Hospital & Health Care
No H1B
Responsibilities
Lead and manage our engineering team, providing mentorship, guidance, and support to foster a culture of continuous learning and development
Drive the development and execution of our technical roadmap, ensuring alignment with business objectives and strategic priorities
Establish best practices for software development, including coding standards, testing methodologies, and deployment processes
Oversee the design, development, and deployment of scalable, high-performance micro-services and APIs
Collaborate closely with product management, design, and other cross-functional teams to deliver innovative solutions that delight our customers
Champion a culture of innovation, collaboration, and accountability, empowering team members to take ownership of their work and drive results
Stay current with industry trends and emerging technologies, identifying opportunities for innovation and differentiation
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field
10+ years of experience in software engineering, with at least 5 years in a leadership role
Proven experience building and scaling engineering teams in startup environments
Strong technical background with expertise in micro-services architecture and modern programming languages and frameworks (e.g., Ruby, Go, Python, React, React Native)
Experience with cloud technologies (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP) and DevOps practices
Excellent communication skills with the ability to effectively collaborate and influence cross-functional teams
Results-driven mindset with a track record of delivering high-quality software products on time and within budget
Passion for technology and a commitment to continuous learning and improvement
Preferred
Experience with Scaling Startups: Preference will be given to candidates who have a demonstrated track record of successfully scaling engineering teams and infrastructure in fast-paced startup environments. Experience navigating the challenges and opportunities inherent in rapid growth will be highly valued
Hands-On Technical Expertise: Candidates with hands-on technical expertise in building and deploying micro-services architectures, particularly using modern programming languages and frameworks such as Ruby, Go, Python, React, and React Native, will be preferred. The ability to dive deep into technical challenges and provide strategic guidance will set candidates apart
Proven Leadership in Agile Environments: We are looking for candidates with a strong understanding of Agile methodologies and experience leading engineering teams in Agile environments. Preference will be given to candidates who have a demonstrated ability to foster a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement within their teams
Track Record of People Development: Candidates with a proven track record of developing and mentoring engineering talent will be preferred. Experience in coaching team members to reach their full potential, fostering a culture of learning and development, and promoting diversity and inclusion within engineering teams will be highly valued
Benefits
Dental
Vision
Multiple group medical plans to choose from
A 401(k) retirement savings plan
Group life insurance
Accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) insurance
Flexible spending account (FSA) and health savings account (HSA)
Commuter benefits
Employer-paid short-term (STD) and long-term disability (LTD) insurance
Additional supplemental insurance plans (spouse life insurance, legal insurance, an employee assistance program, home health testing kits, and a fertility medication discount program)
Flexible vacation time
Accrued paid sick time
10 paid holidays
(2 floating holidays for full time non-exempt employees)
Eight weeks of paid parental leave for eligible employees
Additional paid weeks for the birthing parent
4 weeks paid caregiver leave
A Lifestyle Spending Account allowance each month
Company
Alto Pharmacy
Alto provides an easier, more efficient and more affordable pharmacy experience for patients, providers, and partners.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Alicia Boler Davis
Chief Executive Officer
Lisa Dashiell
Executive Business Partner to CEO and Co-Founders
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