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Head of Engineering - Mobile, Move (Portugal - Hybrid/Remote)

Sword HealthPortoRemote, Hybrid, Onsite
Sword Health is on a mission to free two billion people from pain as the world’s first and only end-to-end platform to predict, prevent and treat pain. 
Delivering a 62% reduction in pain and a 60% reduction in surgery intent, at Sword, we are using technology to save millions for our 2,500+ enterprise clients across three continents. Today, we hold the majority of industry patents, win 70% of competitive evaluations, and have raised more than $300 million from top venture firms like Founders Fund, General Catalyst, and Khosla Ventures. Recognized as a Forbes Best Startup Employer in 2023, this award highlights our focus on being a destination for the best and brightest  talent.

Not only have we experienced unprecedented growth since our market debut in 2020,  but we’ve also created a remarkable mission and value-driven environment that is loved by our growing team. With a recent valuation of $2 billion, we are in a phase of hyper growth and expansion, and we’re looking for individuals with passion, commitment, and energy to help us scale our impact. Joining Sword Health means committing to a set of core values, chief amongst them to “do it for the patients” every day, and to always “deliver more than expected” on behalf of our members and clients.This is an opportunity for you to make a significant difference on a massive scale as you work alongside 800+ (and growing!) talented colleagues, spanning two continents.

Your charge? To help us build a pain-free world, powered by technology, enhanced by people — accessible to all.

What you'll do:


  • Manage stakeholders of your area of ownership.
  • Manage activities and needs of several engineering teams in activities such as career path, team structure and continuous team evolution.
  • Lead and manage a teams of software engineers, providing guidance and support on best practices, software development methodologies, and project management.
  • Manage deliverables of several engineering teams.
  • Oversee the design, development, and implementation of complex software systems and applications.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather requirements and identify solutions.
  • Write clean, maintainable, and efficient code.
  • Conduct code reviews and provide feedback and suggestions for improvement.
  • Ensure that software products meet quality standards and are delivered on time and within budget.
  • Stay up-to-date with the latest software development trends and technologies.
  • Develop and implement engineering strategies to support business objectives.

What you'll need to have:


  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field.
  • 6+ years of experience in software application development, with a strong portfolio of successful mobile projects.
  • 2+ years of experience in a leadership or management role, with a proven track record of building and leading high-performing development teams.
  • Expertise in mobile development technologies, including iOS and Android (or cross-platform frameworks such as React Native or Flutter).
  • Deep understanding of mobile design principles, user interface guidelines, and best practices for optimizing mobile performance and user experience.
  • Experience with backend technologies such as NodeJS or Golang are considered a plus.
  • Strong project management skills.
  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
  • Demonstrated ability to lead and manage a team, as well as work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.
  • Proven ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
  • Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
  • Strong attention to detail and ability to deliver high-quality work on time and within budget.
  • Mobile knowledge / experience is necessary, as in this role you will lead a web and a mobile team.
  • Previous experience ideally with Node.JS and Vue.JS.

Bonus Points:


  • Experience leading multiple teams with different technology stacks.
  • Lead by example with an agile mindset therefore you see leadership not as a position but as a task.

* Please note that this position does not offer relocation assistance. Candidates must possess a valid EU visa and be based in Portugal.


US Sword Benefits: *Eligibility for Essential benefits: Full-time employees regularly working 25+ hours per weekComprehensive health, dental and vision insurance Equity Shares401(k)Discretionary PTO PlanParental leaveUS Sword Perks:Flexible working hoursRemote-first CompanyInternet Stipend for remote workingPaid Company HolidaysFree Digital Therapist for you and your familyPortugal - Sword Benefits:Health, dental and vision InsuranceMeal AllowanceEquity SharesPortugal - Sword Perks:Remote Work Allowance Flexible working hoursWork from homeUnlimited VacationSnacks and BeveragesEnglish ClassUnlimited access to Coursera Learning Platform*US Applicants Only: Applicants must have a legal right to work in the United States, and immigration or work visa sponsorship will not be provided.*SWORD Health, which includes SWORD Health, Inc.

and Sword Health Professionals (consisting of Sword Health Care Providers, P.A., SWORD Health Care Providers of NJ, P.C., SWORD Health Care Physical Therapy Providers of CA, P.C.*) complies with applicable Federal and State civil rights laws and does not discriminate on the basis of Age, Ancestry, Color, Citizenship, Gender, Gender expression, Gender identity, Gender information, Marital status, Medical condition, National origin, Physical or mental disability, Pregnancy, Race, Religion, Caste, Sexual orientation, and Veteran status.Apply for this job

Life at Sword Health

SWORD Health is a tech-enabled provider of physical therapy pairing our Digital Therapist with human clinical teams. We're Musculoskeletal Care done right.
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