VP of Engineering

Job DescriptionJob DescriptionWho we are

Summer Health is helping raise the healthiest with 24/7 text-based access to pediatric care. We believe that every family deserves quick, reliable, trusted access to health care when and where they need it most, and our aim is to improve the health outcomes of millions of children.

We have raised over $19M through Series A funding from investors including Sequoia, Lux, 7wire Ventures, Chelsea Clinton’s Metrodora Capital, Pivotal Ventures, Box Group, and others to achieve this goal.

Hiring Manager: Matthew Woo - President, Chief Product Officer

Location: SF or NYC

Summer Health is seeking an exceptional VP of Engineering to lead our engineering team and drive technological innovation in pediatric healthcare. As our VP of Engineering, you'll play a crucial role in shaping our engineering strategy, building a world-class team, and developing cutting-edge solutions that improve children's health outcomes.

Responsibilities:

• Provide technical leadership and vision for Summer Health's engineering organization

• Collaborate with the executive team to align technology strategy with business goals

• Lead and mentor the engineering team, fostering a culture of innovation and excellence

• Develop and implement scalable, secure, and reliable systems to support our growing platform

• Drive architectural decisions and technology choices that enable rapid product development

• Establish best practices for software development, testing, and deployment

• Oversee the recruitment and retention of top engineering talent

• Manage vendor relationships and technology partnerships

• Stay current with emerging technologies and industry trends in healthcare and software development

Qualifications:

• 10+ years of experience in software engineering, with at least 5 years in leadership roles

• Proven track record of building and scaling engineering teams in fast-growing startups

• Strong technical background with hands-on experience in modern software development practices

• Experience with healthcare technology, telemedicine, or related fields

• Excellent communication skills and ability to translate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders

• Strong people management skills with a focus on career development and mentorship

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field; advanced degree

Ideal Candidate:

• Passionate about improving pediatric healthcare through technology

• Thrives in a fast-paced, dynamic startup environment

• Balances technical excellence with pragmatic decision-making

• Demonstrates a track record of successful product launches and scaling systems

• Experience with HIPAA compliance and healthcare data security

At Summer Health, we're committed to building a diverse and inclusive team. We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds and experiences.If you're excited about the challenge of revolutionizing pediatric healthcare through technology, we'd love to hear from you!

We’ve got you covered

• Competitive base salary. Compensation offered for this role will be based on multiple factors like experience and expertise.

• Equity compensation. All of our offers include meaningful stock options.

• Non-accrual PTO. Take time off whenever you need it.

• Medical insurance. We cover 75% of your premium and 50% of your dependents’ premiums.

• Dental and vision insurance. We cover 100% of the premium for you and dependents.

• One Medical membership. One Medical is a members-only medical concierge platform accessible to all of our employees free of charge.

• Retirement 401(k). Save for retirement through our plan through Slavic.

• Workstation setup. We offer a one-time $250 stipend to make sure you can create a work environment that supports your unique needs.

• Monthly book club lunches. Reimburse monthly audible + lunch of your choice each month and enjoy it over Zoom with your lovely colleagues while discussing the book of the month.

• Parental leave. Twelve weeks of paid leave after 1 year at the company.

Compensation Range: $230K - $260K