VP of Engineering

Synex; Toronto; On-site; CAD 230,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic engineering leader to drive their ambitious mission in healthcare innovation. This full-time role involves defining and implementing engineering strategies across hardware and software, ensuring timely delivery of complex products. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in scaling high-performing teams and navigating regulatory challenges, particularly in health-related sectors. With a strong commitment to employee well-being, the company fosters a culture of trust and collaboration, enabling team members to achieve their ambitious goals while prioritizing work-life balance. Join a passionate team dedicated to making a significant impact in predictive healthcare.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Flexible Time Off

Parental Leave

Professional Development Budget

Qualifications

• Proven track record in scaling engineering teams and delivering products on time.
• Significant experience in embedded systems and hardware/software integration.

Responsibilities

• Define and implement engineering strategy across hardware and software.
• Conduct resource and project management to track progress and identify risks.

Skills

Project Management

Embedded Systems

Hardware/Software Integration

Team Leadership

Risk Mitigation

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Master's Degree in Engineering

Job description

The Basics

• This is a full-time position.
• Work hours are flexible, but meetings are typically scheduled between 9 am and 5 pm Eastern Standard Time.
• The salary range for this position is $230,000 - $250,000 CAD (U.S. salary will differ based on Boston benchmarks).
• This person will report to our CEO Ben Nashman and work closely with our VP of Operations Andressa Lacerda Bonga.

In this role, we'll expect you to:

• Define and implement engineering strategy across hardware, embedded systems, and software in partnership with technical leads, ensuring timely delivery of milestones that align with our mission and product roadmap.
• Conduct resource and project management, using data to track progress, maintain momentum, and identify risks and delays.
• Perform systems engineering, including balancing trade-offs between cost and performance, lifecycle management, and risk identification and mitigation.
• Drive cross-functional execution, resolving blockers and aligning priorities across engineering, product, science, operations, and suppliers.
• Build and scale engineering workflows that meet QMS and regulatory standards while supporting speed, agility, and innovation.
• Collaborate with leadership to balance near-term execution with long-term technical and company goals.
• Lead negotiations with suppliers and contribute to design for manufacturing (DFM) efforts to ensure cost-effective, scalable, and high-quality production solutions.
• Coach and develop engineering leaders to build adaptive, high-performing teams capable of thriving under pressure and shifting priorities.
• Conduct 1:1s with engineering employees with a focus on goal setting, skill development, and career progression.
• Model Synex’s values in decision-making and leadership, fostering a culture of trust, psychological safety, and shared purpose across all teams.
• Model and encourage direct collaboration with peers throughout the organization to get things done quickly.
• Hold teams accountable for clear, respectful communication to support collaboration and product excellence.

You might be right for this role if you:

• Have a proven track record in scaling high-performing engineering teams and delivering complex products on time in a startup environment.
• Are adept at managing multiple engineering teams and resources to meet deadlines without compromising on quality.
• Have significant experience in embedded systems and hardware/software integration, with an ability to push products from prototyping to market launch.
• Have managed engineering teams through technical and regulatory challenges, ensuring that timelines are met while navigating FDA or similar product approval processes.
• Have a strong foundation in project management, including tracking milestones, implementing risk mitigation strategies, and driving team accountability under pressure.
• Have experience working at the intersection of health and consumer products.
• Demonstrate a leadership style that cultivates psychological safety, values-centered execution, and high expectations for interpersonal integrity.

About Synex Medical

At Synex, our work culture is defined by a blend of ambitious goals, intense passion for our mission, and a deep commitment to the well-being of our employees. We encourage our team to set ambitious goals and provide the autonomy needed to achieve them.

While achieving significant milestones can require extra effort and collaboration at times, we also prioritize rest and self-care to maintain our team’s well-being. Our policies and practices encourage taking time for personal and family commitments, ensuring that our employees can maintain a fulfilling life outside of work.

Developing strong social connections helps tie us together even when we are located in different places. Routinely, we meet in our regional offices for paid company lunches, learning sessions, and social events.

Transparency and ethical standards are also foundational to how we operate. We collaborate with external partners from academia and industry to review and provide feedback on our work, ensuring scientific rigor and accountability. Internally, we promote psychological safety through regular check-ins with employees, anonymous surveys, and multiple avenues for reporting concerns, including an online reporting tool. These measures foster a supportive and open environment where employees feel safe to voice their concerns and contribute to the company’s success.

Benefits

Building towards a predictive healthcare future starts with our team. We are dedicated to offering a strong benefits package which will improve as Synex expands. We currently offer:

→ Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance: We cover 100% of the premiums for our employees. Coverage for partners and dependents varies based on location and plan.

→ Flexible Time Off: We don’t place annual limits on vacation and sick days, and we require that you take at least 3 weeks of vacation each year (not counting company holidays!).

→ Parental Leave: We provide 6 months of fully paid leave for all parents whether you’re a birthing, non-birthing, or adoptive parent.

→ Professional Development: Invest in your growth with up to $1,500 annually for courses, certifications, or conferences.