VP of Engineering

Allara is a telemedicine platform delivering expert, multidisciplinary healthcare for women with hormonal conditions, covered by many insurance plans. Allara’s comprehensive telehealth platform pairs patients with a dedicated care team to provide expert medical guidance, nutrition and lifestyle coaching, and personalized treatment plans that go beyond the basics. As one of the fastest-growing women’s health platforms in the US, Allara provides innovative, high-quality care while addressing long-overlooked gaps in the healthcare system for women with hormonal health needs.

The Opportunity

We're seeking an experienced VP of Engineering to lead our technology team and support our rapid growth. Technology is at the core of Allara's mission to provide personalized care for women, and this leader will be responsible for scaling the engineering function to meet the evolving needs of our organization and patients.

Reporting directly to the CEO, you'll collaborate with key stakeholders across the company to drive the development of Allara's platform, ensuring it continues to meet the high standards of reliability, security, and usability required for healthcare. You'll engage closely with our user base to gather feedback, understand patient and provider workflows, and refine the long-term technical roadmap based on these insights.

We need someone who can jump in and contribute immediately, not just lead from above, but roll up their sleeves and make an impact from day one. The ideal candidate is a seasoned engineering leader who is also an excellent team builder, communicator, and hands-on problem-solver driven to build a high-performing team.

Location: Hybrid (NYC). We value in-person collaboration and aim for at least three days per week in our NYC office, with flexibility as needed.

Your Impact

• Lead and contribute: Manage, mentor, and hire while also jumping in to solve technical challenges alongside the team
• Own the engineering organization: Partner with exceptional engineers and cross-functional teams to craft and execute on technical vision
• Foster collaboration: Build a culture where people care about their work and each other, incentivizing engineers to enable mutual success
• Scale the team: Attract and develop top engineering talent, building a highly effective organization
• Drive innovation: Partner with leadership to leverage technology for organizational efficiency and effectiveness
• Embody our culture: Be an example of and advocate for our company's mission and values

Who You Are

• A master of your craft with hands-on technical expertise
• Entrepreneurial in background, attitude, or ambition
• A hands-on problem-solver who can dive into complex technical challenges
• Fast-paced: Thrives in our high-energy, dynamic environment
• Collaborative and communicative with strong interpersonal skills
• A culture-defining leader who deepens belonging for all team members
• Empathetic in solving complex problems with internal and external stakeholders

Required Qualifications

• People Leadership: Proven track record of building and scaling engineering teams from small to mid-size (10-50+ people) while directly managing engineering functions
• Hands-on Technical Leadership: Ability to contribute technically while leading, we need someone who can code, architect, and solve complex problems directly alongside a growing team
• Cross-functional Collaboration: Proven ability to work closely with clinical, operations, and business teams beyond traditional product/engineering partnerships
• Process: Track record implementing right-sized process to lead high-output teams
• Culture: Embraces a growth mindset and wants to be part of a world-class team    

What Allara Offers

Compensation & Career Growth

• $310-$360K with opportunities for advancement
• Equity 
• Professional development & employee learning programs

Work Environment & Flexibility

• Hybrid in New York, NY. 
• Unlimited PTO & 11 company holidays 
• Annual onsite in NYC

Health & Wellness

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits
• Health Savings Account (HSA) & Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Long- and short-term disability coverage
• Annual employee wellness stipend

Family & Future Planning

• 401(k) plan
• Parental leave & family planning support benefits

Additional Perks

• Company-issued laptop
• Annual work-from-home stipend
• A collaborative, mission-driven culture focused on improving patient care

At Allara, we believe in celebrating everything that makes us human and are proud to be an equal-opportunity workplace. We embrace diversity and are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better we can serve our members. We’re an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against candidates or patients based on race, color, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, religion, disability, national origin, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.