Head of Engineering - AI-Native Healthcare SaaS | Zenara Health

Zenara Health is seeking a Head of Engineering to lead their AI-Native Healthcare SaaS team. The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering results, managing personnel, and making architectural decisions.

Requirements

• 10-18 years in software engineering, including a minimum of 4 years in engineering management
• Managed teams of 5-20+ engineers - direct oversight, recruitment, performance evaluations, mentorship, and, when necessary, termination
• System architecture - Designed and advanced SaaS systems
• CI/CD and release engineering - Created or significantly enhanced release pipelines, quality gates, and environment management
• Cloud infrastructure (Azure or AWS) - Managed production systems
• Full-stack technical depth - While not in an IC role, is hands-on enough to review code, debug production issues, and question engineers on design choices
• Security fundamentals - Proficient in access control, secrets management, audit trails, and basic SDLC security
• Strong English communication skills - Async-first, produces clear written decision memos, engineering plans, and risk escalations
• Startup or high-growth experience - You have successfully delivered in environments characterized by ambiguity, limited resources, and urgent timelines

Benefits

• Salary range of ₹40–60 LPA
• Equity participation (ESOP)
• Fully remote work opportunities available across India
• Equipment allowance provided
• Comprehensive health insurance
• Culturally recognized local holidays (India)
• Flexible paid time off
• Budget for leadership development and coaching
• Direct and regular communication with the founder-CEO