Head of Platform (up to £200k)

Dex; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Dex is looking for a Head of Platform to own the Platform Software pillar, including Hub UI, Surgical OS SDK, edge deployment, and cybersecurity posture for hospital deployments. You will lead a growing team, delivering a commercial SDK integral to partnerships and OEM collaborations.

You will work hands-on with low-latency real-time systems, guide edge/on-prem strategies, and drive SOC 2/ISO 27001 readiness while coordinating closely with clinical stakeholders and partner teams in London.>

Qualifications

• Shipped an SDK or partner-facing API used externally, not just internal libraries.
• Hands-on with real-time, low-latency systems (C++, Rust, or similar) with sub-20ms targets.
• Experience with edge or on-prem deployment, preferably on NVIDIA AGX-class hardware, including OTA updates and federated learning patterns.
• Led a software engineering team of 4+ engineers and can contribute technically when needed.
• Familiarity with SOC 2, HIPAA, or ISO 27001 compliance requirements.

Responsibilities

• Own the Hub UI and platform components from clinician-facing interface to deployment at partner sites.
• Architect and run the edge stack on NVIDIA hardware with latency targets and OTA updates.
• Drive platform security posture and SOC 2 Type II readiness timelines.
• Deliver the v1 Surgical OS SDK ready for OEM discussions and contracts.
• Scale and mentor the platform team to support expanding deployments.

Skills

SDK / API integration

Real-time low-latency systems

Leadership of platform team

SOC 2 / HIPAA / ISO 27001 awareness

Edge / on-prem deployment

NVIDIA AGX hardware experience

Tools

NVIDIA AGX-class hardware

Job description

This role is with one of Dex's trusted partner companies. We work closely with their teams to truly understand their culture, goals, and what they're looking for, so we can match you with the right opportunity and give you context about the role before you commit to a process.

The role

This company builds a surgical intelligence platform that turns medical imaging into real-time 3D guidance, enabling complex, life-changing surgeries. They are rapidly scaling, pushing toward OEM-integrated hardware partnerships that bring their platform directly into the operating room.

You will own the entire Platform Software pillar: the Hub UI, the Surgical OS SDK, the edge deployment stack, and the cybersecurity posture required for hospital deployments. This is a rare seat to lead a growing team, delivering a commercial SDK that is a key unlock for the business, not just managing internal libraries or theoretical research.

The work

• Own the Hub UI, from clinician-facing interface to deployment at an anchor hospital by Q4 2026.
• Architect and run the edge stack on NVIDIA AGX-class hardware, maintaining sub-20ms latency with OTA updates and federated learning.
• Drive the platform's security posture, leading the path to SOC 2 Type II by Q4 2027.
• Deliver a v1 Surgical OS SDK, ready for OEM term sheets by Q1 2027 and signed contracts by Q2 2027.
• Scale and mentor a growing platform team (currently four engineers) to support expanding hospital deployments.

What You Bring

• You have shipped an SDK or partner-facing API that saw external integration, not just an internal library.
• You are hands-on with real-time, low-latency systems (C++, Rust, or similar) where sub-20ms targets are familiar territory.
• You have direct experience with edge or on-prem deployment, ideally on NVIDIA AGX-class hardware, including OTA updates and federated learning patterns.
• You have led a software engineering team of 4+ and can still dive into code or critical integration issues when needed.
• You understand the operational realities of SOC 2, HIPAA, or ISO 27001 compliance, even if you haven't personally held the certifications.
• You are based in or around London and comfortable with 3+ days a week in-person with a small, fast-moving team.

Why apply through Dex

This is a high-impact Head of Platform role at a rapidly scaling company, the kind that rarely hits public job boards. Dex helps you cut through the noise: sign up once, get matched to this role and others like it, and skip the cold application process. We'll brief you properly before any interviews, ensuring you understand the full context and opportunity.