VP of Engineering Hardware & Software Optics - Medical Device Braga

Overview

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

Engineering Hardware & Software is a MUST

Medical Device Experience is a MUST

Optics / Photonics Experience

About the Company

Ambitious deep technology medical startup focused on building disciplinary solutions at the intersection of science and engineering. Operating in an impact sector with world relevance, we are backed by 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 class technical organisation. In this strategic leadership role, you’ll oversee the 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 value technology solutions that push boundaries in their respective fields.

Responsibilities

• Technical Strategy: Define and execute a 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
• Optics/Photonics Experience
• Track record of delivering edge, technology products.
• Familiarity with at least two of the following: applied sciences, imaging/hardware systems, or driven platforms.
• Collaborative, practical leadership style with a bias for execution.
• Experience working in regulated or driven industries is advantageous.
• MUST BE OPEN TO RELOCATE TO PORTUGAL or LIVE THERE (60% office attendance is required)

Why Join?

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

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