TL;DR: A mission-driven HealthTech company in San Diego, CA is hiring a visionary CTO to lead the transformation of its AI-powered care coordination platform. Shape strategy, scale engineering, and directly improve how millions access critical behavioral health and social care. $200K275K + equity.

Find out more about this role by reading the information below, then apply to be considered. The Opportunity: Join a fast-growing healthcare technology company addressing one of the most urgent challenges in society: connecting people with the care they needwhen they need it. With over 20 million users served and a $20M+ recent funding round from purpose-aligned investors, this platform leverages AI, real-time logistics, and secure data systems to break down barriers in behavioral health and social support access. The Challenge: Lead the team through a pivotal growth phase without sacrificing current customer needs and access. Direct the evolution from monolithic to microservices architecture while implementing Infrastructure-as-Code, advanced DevOps, and next-generation AI capabilities. The Technology: Current Stack: Python/Django backend, React frontend, AWS cloud infrastructure Data Platform: PostgreSQL with Snowflake data warehouse, advanced analytics via Tableau Performance: 99.98%+ uptime with horizontal scaling and Redis caching Security: Enterprise-grade compliance (HIPAA, FERPA, SOC2) with end-to-end encryption What You'll Own: Strategic Leadership Define and execute the long-term technology roadmap Build and inspire a world-class engineering organization Drive platform scalability to support exponential growth Lead architectural evolution from current monolith to scalable microservices Transform development operations with modern DevOps practices Technical Excellence Partner with Product, AI, and Data teams to deliver cutting-edge capabilities Architect systems for security, compliance, and reliability at scale Integrate advanced AI for personalized experiences and proactive interventions Evolve from monolithic to microservices architecture as they scale Drive infrastructure modernization and DevOps transformation Mission Impact Ensure technology serves our core purpose: connecting people with life-changing support Navigate complex healthcare regulations and data privacy requirements Lead through a pivotal growth phase with mission-aligned investors What You Bring: Leadership Experience Senior technology leadership role (CTO or equivalent) with proven scaling success Track record building and leading high-performance engineering teams Deep expertise in product collaboration and system architecture Expertise in attracting and retaining top engineering talent Personal Skills: Collaborative, strong communicator to connect business and technical objectives to execs, high EQ, mentality to build for purpose not to just make cool stuff Technical Depth Healthcare (highly preferred) or regulated SaaS experience Expertise with modern cloud-native architectures (AWS, containerization) Strong background in Python/Django, JavaScript/TypeScript, and React Experience with data infrastructure, analytics, and warehouse solutions Mastery of security frameworks, compliance standards (HIPAA, FERPA, SOC2) Bonus: Infrastructure-as-Code (Terraform, Docker), CI/CD optimization Mission Alignment Genuine passion for improving lives through technology Empathy for users navigating complex systems Drive to solve problems that matter Why This Role Matters: This platform is delivering real-world impact in one of the most important areas of healthcare access. With a trusted brand, supportive investors, and growing reach into education, municipalities, and employers, your leadership will shape systems that help people cope, heal, and thriveat scale. Compensation: $200K $275K base salary (depending on experience) + pre-IPO equity and excellent benefits package