Director of Engineering

About Steer HealthSteer Health is an AI-powered growth and automation platform transforming how healthcare organizations engage patients, streamline operations, and drive measurable outcomes. Our solutions including Digital Front Door, AI-driven scheduling, intake automation, and care coordination workflows help hospitals, medical groups, and specialty clinics grow revenue, reduce costs, and deliver exceptional patient experiences through intelligent automation.Role OverviewWe are looking for a Director of Engineering to lead and scale our engineering organization as we continue to build and evolve next-generation healthcare AI products. This role is both strategic and hands-on, responsible for technical leadership, execution excellence, and building strong engineering teams aligned with Steer Health’s mission and business goals.As Director of Engineering, you will be a key partner to the CEO, Product, and GTM leadership, owning the engineering roadmap, delivery, and technical standards across the platform.What You’ll DoDrive execution of engineering initiatives from ideation through production releaseLead, mentor, and grow high-performing engineering teamsPartner cross-functionally with Product, Design, and GTM to align technology with business outcomesEnsure high standards for quality, performance, security, scalability, and complianceStrengthen engineering processes, tooling, and culture to support rapid growthKey ResponsibilitiesLeadership & StrategyLead, coach, and scale teams across backend, frontend, data, platform, and infrastructureTranslate product strategy into clear technical plans, milestones, and delivery metricsEstablish engineering best practices, accountability, and operational excellenceCollaborate closely with executive leadership on priorities, risks, and long-term visionOwn the architecture, delivery, and evolution of Steer Health’s AI-powered platformsEnsure systems are scalable, secure, reliable, and compliant (including SOC 2)Drive modern engineering practices such as CI/CD, automated testing, code reviews, and observabilityProvide technical guidance on design decisions, tradeoffs, and system integrationsTeam DevelopmentHire, retain, and develop top engineering talentEstablish clear growth paths, performance feedback, and mentorship frameworksFoster an inclusive, collaborative, and high-trust engineering cultureCollaborationPartner with Product, Design, GTM, Customer Success, and Product Marketing teamsCommunicate technical plans, dependencies, and risks clearly to stakeholdersTranslate customer and market feedback into engineering prioritiesTechnical Skills & ExperienceMust-Have (Core Platform Technologies)Strong hands-on and leadership experience with Node.jsExperience working with MongoDB and SQL databasesPractical experience building or integrating agentic AI systems (OpenAI or similar LLM platforms)Frontend experience with Next.js and modern web architecturesDeep understanding of CI/CD pipelines and automated deployment workflowsExperience running production systems on KubernetesCloud experience with Google Cloud Platform (GCP)Strong understanding of SOC 2 compliance, security controls, and audit readinessGood-to-HaveExperience with Python (data pipelines, AI/ML, or backend services)Exposure to Azure cloud environmentsExperience with Kafka or event-driven / streaming architecturesRequirementsQualificationsEssential15+ years of engineering experience, with 7+ years in senior technical leadership rolesProven ability to build, lead, and scale high-performing engineering teams Strong architectural judgment with experience scaling SaaS or cloud-native platforms Excellent communication skills and ability to influence at the executive levelTrack record of close collaboration with Product and cross-functional partnersPreferredExperience in healthcare, AI, automation, or B2B SaaS platformsFamiliarity with AI/ML-driven products and data-heavy systemsExposure to healthcare integrations, security, or compliance standards Startup or high-growth environment experienceWhy Join Steer Health?Impactful Mission: Build AI-driven technology that improves patient access and healthcare operationsHigh Ownership Role: Shape engineering strategy and execution at a growing healthcare tech companyCollaborative Culture: Work closely with leadership, product, and GTM teamsCompetitive Compensation & Benefits

Apply Now