VP of Engineering (AI for Healthcare)

Kadence has partnered with a AI x HealthTech company in the Bay Area, looking for a Vice President of Engineering - They are building AI systems that automate complex healthcare workflows at scale, operating in a high-stakes, regulated environment with real-world impact.Location: Bay Area (hybrid, flexible days, primarily in-person)Type: Full-timeWhat You'll DoDesign and scale cloud-native, distributed systems for high-volume dataBuild reliable data pipelines and support production AI/LLM systemsArchitect secure integrations with external customer systemsEnsure compliance (HIPAA, SOC 2) across infrastructure and data flowsOwn DevOps, CI/CD, and engineering standardsHire and lead a high-performing, execution-focused teamRequirements:Track record scaling production systemsExperience leading engineering teamsStrong background in cloud, distributed systems, and data infrastructureFamiliarity with AI/ML systems in production (LLMs a plus)Experience in regulated environments is a plusHow They OperateWe optimize for leverage, not headcount, using automation, strong systems design, and AI-assisted development to maximize output per engineer.CompensationCompetitive salary and meaningful equity.Why This Role MattersThis is a foundational hire. The systems you build will determine how the company scales.