Nocturnal Inc. Head of Engineering Cambridge, MA · Full time Company website

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At Nocturnal, believe sleep is not a passive state, but an active frontier where technology, data, and insights could converge to improve lives in profound ways. By combining cutting-edge science and design, we are pushing boundaries of what's possible in sleep.

Position Overview

We're seeking an experienced Head of Engineering to lead our growing engineering team and drive the technical execution of our groundbreaking sleep technology products. This is a hands-on leadership role perfect for someone who thrives in a fast-paced startup environment and is passionate about using technology to solve real human problems.

Key Responsibilities

Team Leadership & Management

• Lead and mentor a team of engineers and developers
• Conduct performance reviews, career development planning, and team building
• Foster a collaborative, innovative engineering culture
• Scale engineering processes and practices as the team grows

Technical Execution & Project Management

• Oversee product development roadmaps and sprint planning
• Ensure timely delivery of high-quality software and hardware solutions
• Coordinate cross-functional collaboration between engineering, design, and research teams
• Implement agile development practices and continuous improvement processes

Hiring & Talent Development

• Lead technical recruiting efforts and hiring decisions
• Design interview processes and technical assessments
• Build talent pipelines for engineering roles

Strategic Collaboration

• Work closely with CEO on technical strategy and product vision
• Translate business requirements into technical specifications
• Report on engineering progress, timelines, and resource needs
• Contribute to company-wide strategic planning

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of engineering experience with 2+ years in technical leadership
• Proven track record of managing and scaling engineering teams
• Strong background in both software development and hardware engineering
• Experience with agile development methodologies and project management
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related technical field

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in health tech, medical devices, or consumer electronics
• Expertise in embedded systems, IoT and mobile application development
• Previous experience at early-stage startups or scale-up companies
• Knowledge of regulatory requirements for health/medical technology
• Experience with data science, machine learning, or signal processing

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and equity package
• Opportunity to shape the future of sleep technology
• Work with cutting-edge technology and scientific research
• Collaborative, mission-driven team environment
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Professional development opportunities

Ready to Transform Sleep Technology?

Join us in revolutionizing how people sleep, learn, and perform. If you're passionate about leading technical teams and building products that make a real difference in people's lives, we'd love to hear from you.

About Nocturnal Inc.

We're a cutting-edge sleep technology company developing innovative solutions that leverage scientific understanding of sleep mechanisms to enhance sleep, learning and cognitive performance. Our team consists of dedicated technologists and engineers pushing the boundaries of sleep science application.

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