Neuchâtel, Switzerland Hybrid

Hilo by Aktiia is hiring a VP of Software Engineering

About the Role

Lead the evolution of a global health technology platform as our next VP of Software Engineering. In this role, you’ll define the strategic direction for all software and data systems powering our digital health solutions. You’ll be responsible for aligning technical architecture with business objectives, ensuring our platform can scale efficiently across international markets while maintaining high performance, security, and compliance.

What You’ll Own

  • Set the long-term vision for software and data infrastructure, translating company goals into actionable technical roadmaps with clear KPIs
  • Lead the development and integration of mobile, backend, e-commerce, CRM, and analytics systems into a unified, future-ready architecture
  • Design and implement scalable data pipelines and centralized data systems that support real-time decision-making and personalized user experiences
  • Ensure robust CI/CD practices, testing frameworks, and documentation standards across all engineering workflows
  • Champion automation and AI-driven operations to increase system efficiency and reduce manual overhead
  • Oversee data governance, quality assurance, and information security across all platforms, especially within regulated environments
  • Lead and grow a distributed engineering team, fostering a culture of accountability, clarity, and continuous improvement
  • Collaborate closely with product, design, and regulatory teams to deliver reliable, compliant technology solutions

Who You Are

You bring deep technical expertise in cloud infrastructure, backend systems, and mobile development, with a proven ability to lead engineering at scale. You’ve built secure, high-availability systems—ideally in regulated domains like medical devices or health tech. You thrive in fast-moving environments and are skilled at aligning complex technical initiatives with business strategy.

You’re experienced in managing distributed teams and external partners, and you’re comfortable traveling regularly to key hubs in Switzerland and Serbia. You believe in scaling through intelligent systems, not just headcount, and you’re committed to operational excellence, automation, and sustainable engineering practices.

Environment & Impact

This is a hybrid role with a remote-first approach, offering flexibility while requiring periodic in-person collaboration in Neuchâtel and Belgrade. You’ll work within a mission-driven organization focused on reducing preventable deaths from hypertension through innovative digital health solutions. The company fosters a collaborative, innovation-focused culture that values impact, technical rigor, and smart growth.

Required Skills
ShopifyCRM IntegrationsCI/CDAI ToolsSoftware EngineeringTeam LeadershipStrategic PlanningBudget ManagementVendor ManagementTechnical ArchitectureProcess ImprovementRecruitmentMentoring software engineering leadershipmobile app developmentbackend systemsdata infrastructurecloud platformssecure systemstechnical strategydistributed teamsCI/CD pipelinesAI toolingShopify e-commerce
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Hilo by Aktiia
We have developed and brought to market the world’s first continuous blood pressure monitor. Our technology is based on 18 years of research by our founders at the prestigious Swiss Center for Electronics and Microtechnology (CSEM).
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Posted 5 months ago