Ceresti Health · 6 hours ago
Director of Engineering
United States
Full-time
Remote
Director/Executive
10+ years expCeresti Health is a tech-enabled dementia care provider focused on improving care for people living with dementia. The Director of Engineering will lead the engineering team, ensuring effective project delivery, mentoring team members, and aligning technical initiatives with business objectives.
ConsultingElder CareHealth Care
Responsibilities
Build, lead, and mentor a high-performing engineering team, fostering a culture of excellence, accountability, and continuous learning
Own the full hiring lifecycle: define role requirements, source candidates, conduct interviews, and make hiring decisions
Conduct regular one-on-ones, performance reviews, and career development conversations with team members
Create and maintain individual development plans to support professional growth and skill advancement
Address performance issues proactively and constructively, ensuring team members receive timely feedback
Define project scope, milestones, and deliverables in collaboration with product and business stakeholders
Establish and maintain realistic project schedules, ensuring the team stays on track to meet commitments
Implement and refine engineering processes (Agile, Scrum, Kanban) to optimize team velocity and delivery predictability
Remove blockers and impediments to keep projects moving forward efficiently
Balance technical debt reduction with feature delivery to maintain long-term code health
Provide regular status updates to executive leadership and stakeholders on project progress and risks
Work with our CTO to set technical direction and architectural standards for the engineering team
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate business requirements into technical solutions
Oversee code quality, code reviews, and engineering best practices
Drive adoption of modern development tools, including AI coding assistants and LLM integrations
Ensure system reliability, scalability, and security across all engineering initiatives
Stay current with industry trends and emerging technologies, evaluating their potential impact on our platform
Manage engineering budget, resource allocation, and capacity planning
Establish and track key performance indicators (KPIs) for team productivity and quality
Define and enforce engineering standards, documentation practices, and operational procedures
Partner with IT and DevOps to ensure robust infrastructure, CI/CD pipelines, and deployment processes
Qualification
Required
BS/BA degree or higher in Computer Science, Engineering, or related technical field (or equivalent experience)
10+ years of software engineering experience with progressive responsibility
5+ years of direct people management experience, including hiring, performance management, and team development
Proven track record of building and scaling engineering teams
Experience with Agile/Scrum methodologies and project management tools
Strong background in backend technologies (Go, Python, or similar) and database systems (Postgres or equivalent)
Experience with cloud infrastructure (AWS, GCP, or Azure) and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes)
Experience using and implementing AI coding assistants (GitHub Copilot, Cursor, Claude) to accelerate team productivity
Familiarity with integrating LLM APIs (OpenAI, Anthropic, etc.) into production applications
Exceptional leadership and communication skills with the ability to influence at all levels
Strong strategic thinking combined with attention to operational detail
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver results under pressure
Experience in conflict resolution and navigating complex organizational dynamics
Data-driven decision-making approach with strong analytical skills
Must be able to pass a background check
Preferred
Experience in healthcare technology or health-tech startups
Familiarity with healthcare compliance requirements (HIPAA, SOC 2)
MBA or advanced degree in a technical or business discipline
Experience building products for consumer healthcare or caregiver populations
Benefits
Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package
Equity participation in a growing healthcare technology company
Opportunities for professional growth and executive development
Collaborative and mission-driven work environment
Flexible work arrangements and remote work options
Access to cutting-edge technologies and tools
Company
Ceresti Health
Ceresti offers an education, coaching, and support program that makes it easier to navigate the challenges of being a family caregiver.
11-50 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Early StageTotal Funding
$28.24M2025-08-13Series Unknown· $11.73M
2025-02-21Series Unknown· $11.11M
2025-02-21Debt Financing
Leadership Team
Dirk Soenksen
Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer
Kevin Liang
Co-Founder
Recent News
2026-01-07
Google Patent
2025-02-11
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