Head of software engineering (100%, m/f/d)

About Liom

Liom is a Swiss health-tech startup dedicated to revolutionizing the field of personalized health monitoring. Our objective is to develop the first health wearable monitoring glucose non-invasively. We will launch our wearable as a consumer product in the EU in H1’2027, and then as a medically cleared product in the US. Our team consists of over 80 staff, including more than 50 PhDs, with deep expertise in entrepreneurship, product development, and the required engineering as well as scientific disciplines. We are operating out of our lab facilities in Pfäffikon SZ, Switzerland, and our office in San Francisco, United States.

Your mission

As Head of software engineering, you'll be responsible for:

• Leadership & strategy: Guide and grow a talented software engineering team. Develop and execute a strategic vision for software development that aligns with our business goals. Drive the adoption of best practices in system design, ensuring fault-tolerance, robustness, and extensibility. Design software to accommodate scaling requirements while maintaining optimal performance under varying loads.
• Innovation & development: Oversee the development of our platforms, ensuring seamless integration of hardware, software, and AI components. Architect and implement an end-to-end scalable system architecture for the smartwatch, companion app, and cloud services.
• Project & task: Develop, bulid and maintain our app. Recruit the necessary team.
• Cross-functional collaboration: Work closely with product, design, and other departments to deliver a premium end result. Collaborate with hardware teams to define sensor integration protocols, ensuring real-time data processing and integrity. Develop and oversee the synchronization framework linking wearable systems, mobile applications (iOS/Android), and cloud infrastructure. Spearhead the integration of AI and ML models for real-time health analytics and personalized user experiences.
• Quality & standards compliance: Uphold the highest standards of software quality and compliance, particularly in the context of health-tech requirements. Implement robust security measures across all software components to ensure data privacy and compliance with relevant health regulations.
• Talent management & development: Attract, retain, and develop top talent, fostering an inclusive and collaborative team culture. Lead a multidisciplinary team of software engineers, driving a culture of technical excellence and innovation.

Your profile

• Proven experience in a senior software engineering leadership role, preferably within a company that has a hardware component. Experience in the health-tech or med-health industry is a plus.
• Strong technical background in software development, ML/AI, and system architecture.
• Passion for coding and willingness to code yourself and/or with your team members
• Hands-on mentality who has fun in building our system from scratch for a product which is not yet on the market
• Excellent leadership skills with a track record of building and mentoring high-performing teams and developing our organization.
• Experience in a start-up or fast-paced growth environment is highly desirable.
• Strong problem-solving abilities and a forward-thinking mindset.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills

We offer

Work/Life Balance

Working at a growing health-tech start-up is demanding and our goals are ambitious, which is why our team puts a strong emphasis on work-life balance. It isn’t about how many hours you spend at home or at work; it’s about the flow you establish that brings energy to both parts of your life. Therefore, we offer flexibility in working hours and encourage you to find your own balance between your work and personal life.

Values and Mission are important at Liom, as the ultimate goal is to improve people's well-being and we aspire to live that. We will have the chance to discuss value and mission during the interview process.

Diversity

With 18 nationalities in the company, we strive to build a diverse and exciting environment. We care about diversity and equal opportunities.

Mentorship & Career Growth

Our team is dedicated to supporting new members. We have a broad mix of experience levels and tenures, and we’re building an environment that celebrates knowledge sharing and mentorship.

Amazing team!

In this role, you will composed by awesome colleagues from which you will have the opportunity to learn a lot professionally, but also enjoy great conversations and fresh and well informed points of view. Additionally, you will be working closely with all R&D teams, including Biomedical Science, Biochemistry, Biophotonics, and Electrical Engineering.

We encourage you to apply even if you do not believe you meet every single qualification.

Not all strong candidates will meet every single requirement as listed. We know that underrepresented groups more often doubt the strength of their candidacy, but we urge you not to exclude yourself prematurely and to still submit an application if you're excited about this work and think your profile is overall a good fit!

We believe that products like the ones we’re building will have an impact on a very broad set of people, and we strive to include a range of diverse perspectives on our team. We would love to hear from you!