Empresa:

Barrington James

Descrição da Função

VP of Engineering

Portugal (60% office attendance) - MUST BE OPEN TO RELOCATE TO PORTUGAL or LIVE THERE (60% office attendance is required)

About the Company

Ambitious deep technology medical startup focused on building cross-disciplinary solutions at the intersection of science and engineering. Operating in a high-impact sector with real-world relevance, we are backed by top-tier investors and driven by a mission to deliver advanced tools that improve outcomes in complex domains. Our team thrives on solving hard problems using a blend of hardware, software, and scientific insight.

The Role

Seeking a VP of Product Engineering to establish and grow a world-class technical organisation. In this strategic leadership role, you'll oversee the end-to-end development process from concept through deployment across a suite of innovative products. You will collaborate with experts from multiple disciplines to shape and deliver high-value technology solutions that push boundaries in their respective fields.

Responsibilities

• Technical Strategy: Define and execute a long-term vision for engineering excellence, aligning with company goals.
• Cross-Team Leadership: Partner with research, product, and systems teams to ensure smooth integration and delivery.
• Product Development: Drive engineering from prototyping through to launch and scale.
• Innovation Culture: Promote agile experimentation and continuous adoption of emerging technologies.
• Team Growth: Attract, mentor, and retain top talent across core technical areas.
• Process Ownership: Implement processes for quality, compliance, and operational efficiency.

About You

• 5+ years in technical leadership, ideally in deeptech medical startups
• R&D/Product Background
• Track record of delivering cutting-edge, multi-technology products.
• Familiarity with at least two of the following: applied sciences, imaging/hardware systems, or data-driven platforms.
• Collaborative, practical leadership style with a bias for execution.
• Experience working in regulated or standards-driven industries is advantageous.
• MUST BE OPEN TO RELOCATE TO PORTUGAL or LIVE THERE (60% office attendance is required)

Why Join?

• Competitive compensation, with performance-based incentives
• Equity participation in a fast-scaling business
• Private health coverage
• Flexibility and work-life balance
• The chance to lead breakthrough work in a collaborative, mission-driven setting

Please apply within or send an updated CV to

Observações

Porto (Portugal)