VP of Engineering (AI for Healthcare)

Kadence has partnered with a AI x HealthTech company in the Bay Area, looking for a Vice President of Engineering - They are building AI systems that automate complex healthcare workflows at scale, operating in a high-stakes, regulated environment with real-world impact.To be considered for an interview, please make sure your application is full in line with the job specs as found below.Location:Bay Area (hybrid, flexible days, primarily in-person) Type:Full-time What You’ll Do Design and scale cloud-native, distributed systems for high-volume data Build reliable data pipelines and support production AI/LLM systems Architect secure integrations with external customer systems Ensure compliance (HIPAA, SOC 2) across infrastructure and data flows Own DevOps, CI/CD, and engineering standards Hire and lead a high-performing, execution-focused team Requirements: Track record scaling production systems Experience leading engineering teams Strong background in cloud, distributed systems, and data infrastructure Familiarity with AI/ML systems in production (LLMs a plus) Experience in regulated environments is a plus How They Operate We optimize for leverage, not headcount,using automation, strong systems design, and AI-assisted development to maximize output per engineer. Compensation Competitive salary and meaningful equity. Why This Role Matters This is a foundational hire. xywuqvp The systems you build will determine how the company scales.