VP Engineering

Jack & Jill/External ATS; Greater London; On-site; GBP 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A high-growth AI medical technology startup in London is seeking a VP of Engineering to lead and scale its engineering team from 20 to 100 people. The role involves establishing processes for a multi-disciplinary team and ensuring compliance with healthcare regulations. The ideal candidate will have executive experience in tech companies, high-level strategic leadership capabilities, and a background in regulated environments. Join a mission-critical platform impacting patient outcomes and healthcare delivery.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a VP or Director of Engineering in a scaling tech company.
• Experience managing teams from 20 to 100 engineers.
• Background in regulated environments such as healthcare or fintech.

Responsibilities

• Lead and grow the engineering organization across full-stack and AI/ML domains.
• Establish predictable engineering processes and delivery rhythms.
• Ensure platform reliability and compliance with regulatory requirements.

Skills

Cross-functional leadership

Strategic thinking

Mentorship

Regulatory compliance knowledge

Job description

Overview

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Position

VP Engineering

Company Description

Company Description: tortus.ai – High-growth AI medical technology startup

Job Description

As VP of Engineering, you will lead and scale a multi-disciplinary team from 20 toward 100 people, establishing structure for an AI-powered medical platform. You will partner with Product and R&D to deliver high-quality software within a Class II regulated environment, balancing rapid innovation with the reliability required for mission-critical healthcare systems.

Location

Location: London, UK

Why this role is remarkable

• Transition from hands-on coding to high-level strategic leadership, focusing on team architecture, planning, and professional mentorship for a rapidly growing engineering org.
• Lead a mission-critical platform that operates as a Class II medical device, making a tangible impact on healthcare delivery and patient outcomes.
• Join a world-class environment where you can leverage technical advisors while focusing your energy on building a high-trust, accountable culture and scalable delivery processes.

What you will do

• Lead, mentor, and grow the engineering organization across full-stack, platform, and AI/ML domains to ensure a sustainable and high-performing culture.
• Establish predictable engineering processes and delivery rhythms, ensuring work is well-scoped and validated before entering development cycles.
• Oversee platform reliability, uptime, and incident processes while ensuring all technical systems meet rigorous regulatory and traceability requirements.

The ideal candidate

• Proven experience as a VP or Director of Engineering at a scaling tech company, ideally having managed growth from 20 to 100+ engineers.
• Background at world-class engineering institutions such as Microsoft or Amazon, bringing deep strategic understanding and technical stewardship without the need to code.
• Exceptional cross-functional leadership skills with experience navigating regulated environments like healthcare or fintech to balance innovation with safety.

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Next steps

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