Engineering Director

Engineering Director at Doctolib. About the role Doctolib is on the lookout for an Engineering Director to lead our Patient Health Companion division. This pivotal role involves overseeing four engineering teams and their leaders as we enhance our platform into a comprehensive daily health management tool, including our specialized Health Companion designed for parents.

Key facts

Location: Paris, France

Engagement: Full-time, permanent position

Working mode: Hybrid

Team: Patient Health Companion

What you'll do

• Lead and mentor four engineering teams, promoting a high-performance culture and ensuring effective collaboration among team members.
• Shape the technical vision for innovative features such as AI-driven chatbots, recommendation engines, and mobile health interfaces.
• Align the engineering team's roadmaps with the overarching business objectives and product strategies to ensure cohesive progress.
• Develop and implement architectural and development standards that facilitate rapid iterations while maintaining high security and quality.
• Work closely with design, product management, and medical experts to enhance user experiences and ensure our solutions meet user needs.
• Drive growth initiatives and acquisition strategies to broaden our market presence across Europe, ensuring our products reach a wider audience.
• Foster an environment of continuous learning and improvement within the engineering teams, encouraging innovative thinking and problem-solving.
• Monitor industry trends and emerging technologies to keep our platform at the forefront of health tech advancements.

Requirements

• A minimum of 5 years in engineering management, with experience in leading teams of managers and engineers.
• Demonstrated success in attracting, developing, and retaining top technical talent within the engineering field.
• Strong technical expertise in distributed systems and architecture, particularly in mobile and backend environments.
• Proven ability to convert complex business objectives into clear and actionable technical roadmaps.
• A strong focus on user-centric product development, ensuring that user needs are at the forefront of engineering decisions.
• Excellent communication skills, enabling effective collaboration across diverse teams and stakeholders.

Nice to have

• Experience in the consumer health technology sector or within regulated medical environments, providing insights into industry standards and practices.
• Familiarity with AI, machine learning, content platforms, or recommendation systems, enhancing our technological capabilities.
• A history of successfully launching and scaling mobile applications, demonstrating an understanding of market dynamics and user engagement.

Skills & tools

• Proficiency in software engineering principles and practices.
• Expertise in distributed systems and their applications in modern technology.
• Strong knowledge of mobile and backend architecture, ensuring robust and scalable solutions.
• Experience with AI and machine learning systems, particularly in health-related applications.
• Familiarity with recommendation engines and their implementation in consumer-facing products.

Practical notes

At Doctolib, we offer a range of benefits designed to support our employees and their families.

• Comprehensive health insurance is provided for you and your children, along with a Parent Care Program that includes an additional month of leave.
• Mental health support is available through Moka.care, ensuring our team members have access to necessary resources.
• Employees enjoy lunch vouchers via Swile.
• Up to 14 days of RTT (reduction of working time).
• A work council subsidy for sports or creative classes.
• 10 days of work-from-abroad flexibility.
• Tailored support packages for caregivers and employees with disabilities, reflecting our commitment to inclusivity.

The hiring process involves several stages, including an initial engagement call, system design and behavioral interviews, a business case presentation, a discussion with the CTO, and reference checks.

To promote our equal opportunity policy, we kindly ask candidates to refrain from including personal details such as photos or age in their applications.

We look forward to welcoming a new Engineering Director who is passionate about transforming health management through technology.