Director of Engineering

WHY WODDLE

At Woddle Baby, Inc.™, we are driven by the mission to revolutionize infant care through innovation, compassion, and cutting-edge technology. Our clinical-grade smart changing pad passively captures biometrics at every diaper change — combining precision hardware, embedded firmware, and cloud-connected software to deliver real-time infant health insights to families and clinicians alike. Joining Woddle means becoming part of a passionate team dedicated to making a meaningful difference in the lives of families and their newest members.

ROLE OVERVIEW

As Director of Engineering, you will lead both our hardware and software engineering teams — owning the full technical stack from PCBA and embedded firmware through cloud infrastructure, mobile applications, and AI-powered analytics. This is a senior leadership role responsible for shaping and executing Woddle's engineering roadmap, scaling our team, and ensuring that every product we ship meets the clinical-grade quality bar our patients and partners depend on. You will report directly to the CTO and work closely with Product, Clinical Affairs, and Operations to build a platform that powers Woddle's three business lines: DTC consumer, clinical RPM, and AI data.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Engineering Leadership: Lead, mentor, and scale Woddle's hardware and software engineering teams. Build a culture of technical excellence, accountability, and innovation.

• Hardware \& Firmware Oversight: Direct all phases of PCBA design, hardware development, and firmware engineering — ensuring designs meet quality, cost, and regulatory standards (FDA Class I, relevant IoT and medical device frameworks).

• Software Engineering Ownership: Oversee development of Woddle's software platform including embedded systems, mobile apps (iOS/Android), backend services, cloud infrastructure, and the AI/ML data pipeline.

• Roadmap Execution: Partner with the CTEO and VP of Product to define and deliver the engineering roadmap — balancing clinical reliability, consumer experience, and scalability.

• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with Clinical Affairs, Product, and Operations to translate requirements into shipped product. Engage directly with health system partners on integration and implementation needs.

• Operational Excellence: Own engineering processes including sprint cadence, QA/QC, code review standards, CI/CD pipelines, and incident response.

• Vendor \& Partner Management: Manage relationships with contract manufacturers, hardware suppliers, and technology partners.

• Hiring \& Team Development: Recruit top engineering talent and develop career paths that retain and grow the team.

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

• Full-Stack Engineering Leadership: Proven track record leading both hardware and software engineering teams — you are equally comfortable in a board layout review and a backend architecture discussion.

• IoT \& Embedded Systems Expertise: Deep experience building connected hardware products — from sensor design and embedded firmware through wireless communication (BLE, Wi-Fi) and cloud connectivity.

• Software Engineering Depth: Strong background in software engineering including embedded systems, mobile, backend/cloud, and data/ML pipelines. Experience with clinical or health data platforms and electronic health records is a strong plus.

• Medical/Clinical Device Experience: Familiarity with FDA-regulated or medical device development environments, including design controls, quality systems, and regulatory documentation.

• Relevant Industry Background: Experience in infant health, pediatric medtech, consumer health wearables, remote patient monitoring, or related fields is a meaningful asset.

• Leadership \& Communication: Demonstrated ability to lead multidisciplinary teams, influence without authority, and communicate technical tradeoffs clearly to executive and clinical stakeholders.

• Startup Mentality: Comfortable making high-quality decisions in a resource-constrained, fast-moving environment. You build for scale without over-engineering for day one.

SKILLS YOU'LL NEED

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field.

• 10\+ years of engineering experience, with at least 4 years in a leadership role overseeing multidisciplinary teams.

• Hands-on experience with IoT product development — hardware bring-up, embedded firmware (C/C\+\+, RTOS), BLE/Wi-Fi connectivity, and cloud integration.

• Proficiency overseeing software engineering across the full stack: embedded, mobile (iOS/Android), backend (cloud-native, APIs), and data/ML.

• Experience with PCB design tools and hardware lifecycle management.

• Familiarity with FDA Class I/II device development, quality management systems, or similar regulated environments.

• Strong project and program management skills across cross-functional teams.

• Experience with agile development methodologies and modern DevOps practices.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Primarily remote with occasional in-person meetings regionally or at HQ.

• Eligible to work in one of the following states: AK, AL, AZ, CA, CO, DE, FL, GA, HI, ID, IL, IN, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MT, NC, NH, NJ, NM, NV, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, VT, WA, WI, or WY.

• Occasional travel to manufacturing sites, health system partners, or partner locations required.

COMPENSATION

• $200,000–$230,000/year \+ equity for full-time roles.

• Comprehensive benefits including health, dental, and vision insurance; paid time off; and parental leave.

WHAT YOU'LL GET

• Opportunity to work in a dynamic, innovative environment at the intersection of infant health, IoT, and AI.

• Direct ownership of engineering strategy at a high-growth, venture-backed company.

• Support for professional development and continuous learning.

• A chance to make a significant impact in a company that values innovation and caring for children's wellbeing.

• Equity participation in a company building the future of infant health monitoring.

Woddle Baby™ is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds who share our passion for improving infant health outcomes.

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