Head of Engineering

$300,000 - $450,000
Full-time / Onsite (5 days/week)

About The Role

As our Head of Engineering, you will play a critical role in shaping and executing the engineering strategy, driving innovation, and building teams that will transform the healthcare industry. You will work closely with cross-functional teams, including engineering, design, marketing, and operations, to deliver outstanding software that address the needs of our customers and improve patient outcomes.

This role offers a unique opportunity to shape the engineering landscape at Mochi Health, develop a high-performing team, and contribute directly to transforming healthcare.

What You’ll Do

• Lead and scale the engineering team, hiring and developing top technical talent while driving excellent performance and aggressive timelines.
• Operate in an environment where outcomes are measured and the data is a crucial part of the narrative.
• Define and execute engineering strategy, ensuring alignment with company goals.
• Drive technical vision, product architecture, and infrastructure scalability.
• Oversee engineering operations, delivery timelines, and process improvements.
• Foster a culture of high performance and innovation
• Partner with product, design, and go-to-market teams to drive business impact.
• Implement best practices in software development, security, and DevOps
• Manage budgets, resource planning, and technical roadmaps
• Ensure engineering processes enable fast iteration while maintaining quality and reliability.
• Plan, execute, and deliver complex engineering projects on schedule and within budget.
• Partner with product management and stakeholders to define project requirements, scope, and goals
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance team productivity and product quality.
• Provide regular updates and reports on engineering progress, challenges, and outcomes to senior leadership.

Who You Are

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science.
• 10+ years of experience in software engineering, with 4+ years in senior leadership roles.
• History of attracting, scaling, and developing teams from startup to growth stage.
• Proven track record deploying and scaling mobile applications.
• Deep expertise in technical architecture, software development methodologies, and cloud infrastructure.
• Experience bringing products from concept through the product life-cycle.
• A proven track record of leading large-scale web engineering projects and making strategic technical decisions.
• Proven experience as an engineering manager or in a similar leadership role within a fast-paced environment.
• Strong technical expertise in software engineering, with proficiency in Typescript, Javascript, React, AWS, Kubernetes, python, and other relevant tools, technologies, and frameworks.
• Demonstrated success in leading agile teams and managing complex engineering projects.
• Exceptional leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to inspire and guide engineers at various experience levels.

Life at Mochi 💫

At Mochi, we believe your best work happens when you feel your best—so we’ve designed an environment that fuels your creativity, supports your growth, and makes every day exciting.

✨ Comprehensive Health Coverage – Robust medical, dental, and vision insurance to support your health—so you can feel your best, in and out of work.

💰 Financial Security – Plan for your future with a 401(k) plus company matching and fully covered life insurance—because peace of mind matters.

🌴 Time to Recharge – Enjoy unlimited PTO, generous company holidays, and true flexibility. We trust you to take the time you need to rest, reset, and thrive.

🧘 Wellness First – From weekly mindfulness sessions to group workouts and fitness perks, your physical and mental health are top priority.

🥗 Daily Fuel – Our office is stocked with an unlimited espresso and matcha bar, plus delicious lunch served five days a week. No sad desk lunches here.

🌿 Connection & Community – We value real relationships. From team lunches and office hangs to offsite retreats, we create space to connect and collaborate.

🚀 High-Impact Work – Be part of shaping the future of digital healthcare during an exciting period of growth and innovation.

💸 Competitive Compensation – We offer a top-of-market salary and a generous equity package—because you deserve to share in the upside you help create.

👩‍💻 World-Class Team – Join a team of thoughtful, driven professionals across engineering, product, clinical, operations, and beyond—each bringing excellence and empathy to the table.

💣 Profitable & Explosive Growth – Our growth is like trying to drink from a firehose while riding a rocket, as we commit to decisions that ensure long-term success, stability, and the well-being of our team and customers—all without the constraints of VC funding.

📍 Prime Location – Our vibrant downtown San Francisco HQ is just steps from public transit, great coffee shops, and everything the city has to offer.

#LI-Onsite #LI-BC

The base salary for this full-time position ranges from $300,000 to $450,000, in addition to equity and benefits. The salary range listed in each job posting represents the minimum and maximum targets for new hire salaries across all locations. Actual compensation within this range is determined by various factors, such as job-related skills, experience, relevant education or training, and location.