VP of Software Engineering Full-time Job

Company & Role OverviewHigh blood pressure is the world's most common disease and causes 18M deaths/year. At Hilo by Aktiia, we believe the key to improving cardiovascular health is to provide patients and physicians with a deeper understanding of the blood pressure pattern. Before Hilo, it was not possible to monitor cardiovascular health at scale.We are a venture-backed start-up that has raised over $96M from top-tier investors in Europe and the United States.

We have developed and brought to market the world's first continuous blood pressure monitor. Our technology is based on 18 years of research by our founders at the prestigious Swiss Center for Electronics and Microtechnology (CSEM). Hilo by Aktiia's solution has been validated through extensive clinical trials and received a CE Mark as a Class IIa medical device under MDR leading to commercial access of approximately 43 countries worldwide.The VP of Software Engineering is responsible for all software, data, and infrastructure components across Hilo — everything that connects and powers our ecosystem beyond the device itself.

This includes the mobile app, data backbone, website and e-commerce stack, CRM, and all supporting systems.The role's purpose is to build and maintain a world-class, scalable, and secure software platform that enables Hilo to grow across markets efficiently — driven by automation, intelligent systems, and operational excellence. This person will define the long-term software vision, shape the data architecture, and lead a lean, high-performance engineering organization.It is one of the most critical leadership roles in the company, reporting directly to the CEO and acting as the strategic and operational owner of our software infrastructure. On top it's a mostly remote job set up which involves regular travels to our offices in Neuchâtel, Switzerland and Belgrade, Serbia.Key ResponsibilitiesTechnical Vision & StrategyDefine and own the software and data strategy, ensuring it enables business growth and supports multi-market operationsTranslate company goals into a clear technical roadmap with measurable milestones and KPIs (uptime, latency, deployment frequency, technical debt reduction, etc.) ensuring our architecture supports data-driven, personalised user experiencesBuild a future-proof architecture integrating mobile, e-commerce, CRM, and analytics environments in a unified systemChampion AI-driven operations and ensure scalable, cost-efficient technology developmentSoftware Development & InfrastructureOversee all software technology (except firmware), including app development, backend, data infrastructure, website (WordPress, WooCommerce, Shopify), and CRM integrationsBuild and maintain a resilient, multilingual, multi-market infrastructure ensuring consistent performance across regionsEstablish best practices in CI/CD, testing, versioning, and documentationEnsure compliance, data protection, and information security across all systems.

Work closely with Quality & Regulatory team to ensure compliance and alignment with applicable standardsData Architecture & OperationsDesign and implement a centralized data infrastructure that unifies data flows from app, CRM, marketing, and e-commerce systemsBuild scalable data pipelines and analytics foundations that enable real-time decision-makingOversee data governance and quality assurance, ensuring accuracy, integrity, and usabilityLeadership & ExecutionLead and develop the engineering team in Serbia through building trust, clarity and motivation - and manage external partners and freelancers across disciplinesCreate a performance-driven culture based on clarity, accountability, and continuous improvementEnsure delivery against key milestones, system uptime, and quality KPIsA true partner to product, design and growth helping translate business goals collaboratively into technical realityAI, Automation & EfficiencyEmbed automation into all workflows — from deployment to monitoring to customer data processesUse AI tools to enhance scalability, predictive capabilities, and operational speedBuild an infrastructure that is AI forward using new emerging tech to improve user experience and decision-makingEnsure growth through intelligence, not headcount — scaling smartly through systems and technologyRequirementsProfileProven leadership experience in software engineering for subscription-based, data-heavy, or app-first businessesTrack record of building or scaling strong, reliable software and data platforms in high-growth or multi-market environmentsExperience with multilingual, multi-region infrastructures and managing diverse tech stacksWe are operating in a regulated market, previous experience in those kind of environments would be highly valuedDeep expertise in cloud architectures, data systems, mobile platforms, and system integrationsStrategic and KPI-driven mindset, translating business goals into technical outcomesStrong understanding of AI applications, data operations, and automation frameworksOperationally disciplined, pragmatic, and able to balance strategic vision with hands-on executionCollaborative, structured, and inspiring leader who sets clear goals and holds teams accountableWhat Success Looks LikeAfter the first year in this role:A robust, unified, and scalable software backbone supports all digital operations across marketsSystem uptime exceeds 99,9 %, with full visibility on performance, cost, and delivery KPIsA data infrastructure is in place that enables real-time insight generation and seamless cross-platform integrationEngineering runs as a high-performance, accountable, and metric-driven organizationAI and automation have streamlined development, reduced cost, and accelerated innovationHilo's software and data platforms are recognized internally as a strategic enabler of growth, not just a support functionA soild collab is built between product and engineering making the two entities operate as one teamBenefitsThe opportunity to contribute to working with a cutting edge technology that has the power to influence people's lives Competitive salary and equity program.