Full-time
On-site

Head of Engineering

As a Head of Engineering at Sentante, you will play a pivotal role in bridging the gap between cutting-edge robotic technology and real-world clinical application.

You will help ensure our product meets high standards of reliability and safety.

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About the role

In this role, you will be responsible for designing, optimizing, and continuously improving engineering workflows and delivery processes to enhance development velocity, organizational scalability, and uphold the highest technical, quality, and safety standards.

You will work closely with cross-functional teams, comprising multidisciplinary engineers, product managers, and medical professionals to ensure that our technology architecture and system designs meet the highest standards for patient care while aligning with complex regulatory and clinical guidelines.

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Key
responsibilities

Leadership & Scaling

Own all people operations within engineering, including 1:1s, performance management, and career development paths for both managers and senior individual contributors. Transition the department from "Founder-led" to "Process-led." Establish predictable sprint cadences, rigorous code/design reviews, and cross-functional hardware-software integration milestones. Lead the engineering headcount plan, from sourcing and hiring to onboarding.
Operational Excellence

Transition the organization to a predictable, "Process-led" model. You will establish sprint cadences, rigorous code/design reviews, and clear cross-functional milestones. Translate high-level strategic roadmaps into detailed technical requirements, resource allocations, and realistic release dates. You own the "ship date."
Medical Compliance (QMS/DHF)

You own the technical content of the Design History File (DHF), ensuring we are "audit-ready" at all times for FDA and EU regulators. Ensure every line of code and hardware revision meets ISO 13485 and IEC 62304 standards.
Sustaining & Reliability

Manage the current product’s lifecycle, including bug-fix prioritization, tech support escalation, and technology transfer to manufacturing (DFM/DFT).
Strategic Delivery

Partner with the CTO to translate high-level roadmaps into detailed technical requirements, resource allocations, and realistic release dates.
Bridge to Production

Oversee the technology transfer into manufacturing (DFM/DFT) and manage the relationship with factory operations. Lead the "Sustaining" function, ensuring field issues, bug fixes, and reliability improvements are handled efficiently without distracting the core R&D team from next-gen development.

Required skills

The "Scaled" Veteran

10+ years in engineering, with at least 5 years in a leadership role (Head of, Director, or VP) within a regulated medical device or high-stakes robotics company.

Scaling Success

You have previously joined a startup at 15–20 people and successfully scaled the team to 50–100+, leaving behind a legacy of strong processes and leaders.

Med-Tech DNA

You have shipped Class II or III medical devices and understand that documentation is an essential part of the product, not an afterthought.

Multi-Disciplinary Fluency

You speak the languages of mechanical engineering, embedded software, and AI. You can mediate complex technical trade-offs across different domains.

Ego-Minimum Leadership

You don't need to be the smartest person in the room; your pride comes from the efficiency of the team and the reliability of the ship date.

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Perks & benefits

Competitive Salary

5000-5800 Eur/month before taxes, with the final amount depending on the candidate’s qualifications and experience. We offer a competitive salary that is regularly reviewed to ensure fairness and alignment with market standards.
Flexible Work Environment

We provide adaptable working hours and a supportive team culture, allowing you to manage your schedule effectively while working closely with colleagues in the office.
Employee Wellness Program

On your birthday, you can choose between a day-off or an alternative wellness perk, such as access to the on-site SPA or wellness coupons.
Paid Time Off

We offer a benefit that includes a paid day off on your birthday, giving you time to celebrate or enjoy the day as you wish. We also provide two additional paid days that can be used whenever needed, with no questions asked, to support flexibility, personal needs, and a healthy work–life balance.
Professional Development

We support professional development by providing opportunities to learn, grow, and expand your skills. This includes hands-on experience, knowledge sharing within the team, and support for continuous learning as you grow in your role and take on new challenges.
Team Buildings & Office Perks

Company-wide Summer & Winter events, holiday celebrations, and ongoing engagement activities. In-office perks including seasonal treats, fresh fruit, snacks, and sponsored lunch days.