We are seeking a hands-on, visionary, and execution-focused Tech Lead to drive the technological evolution of CoTreat.ai. This leader must balance deep technical expertise, product vision, and strategic foresight, ensuring CoTreat.ai scales effectively while maintaining technical excellence and innovation.

This person will work closely with the founders (both domain and technical) and play a critical role in CoTreat.ai’s trajectory, helping build solutions that improve both dental practices and patient outcomes.

Ideal Candidate Traits

1. Passionate About Building & Impact

• Deeply cares about transforming dentistry through AI and technology.
• Wants to build scalable, impactful solutions that improve both patient care and practice efficiency.
• Strong alignment with mission-driven innovation—believes in CoTreat.ai’s vision of changing the landscape of dental care.
• Intrinsically motivated to build something meaningful rather than just another tech product.

2. Technical Excellence & Architecture

• 10+ years of hands-on software engineering experience, with demonstrated expertise in building and scaling complex systems
• Strong full-stack development background with proficiency in JavaScript/Node.js and Python; experience with additional backend languages is valued
• Proven track record in designing and implementing large-scale distributed systems and microservices architecture
• Deep experience in high-volume data processing and image processing pipelines
• Practical understanding of ML/AI technologies, particularly in computer vision and LLM applications
• Strong foundation in cybersecurity principles, with experience handling sensitive data and implementing PII protection measures
• Expertise in cloud infrastructure (GCP), including cost optimization, automation, and infrastructure as code
• Demonstrated ability to make architectural decisions that balance technical excellence with business objectives

3. Engineering Leadership & Team Development

• Track record of building and leading high-performing engineering teams through periods of rapid growth
• Hands-on technical leader who actively participates in code reviews, architectural discussions, and critical problem-solving
• Experience implementing and refining agile methodologies to improve team efficiency and delivery
• Strong track record in risk management, including technical debt, scaling challenges, and security concerns
• Proven ability to attract, retain, and develop engineering talent through effective mentorship and career development
• Experience in establishing engineering best practices, coding standards, and technical documentation
• Skilled in translating business requirements into technical roadmaps and delivering results through team execution
• Demonstrated ability to foster a culture of innovation, continuous learning, and engineering excellence
• Experience managing multiple technical workstreams while maintaining code quality and team velocity

4. Visionary, Strategic & Scaling-Oriented

• Not just a coder—thinks like a business leader who understands long-term scalability.
• Can balance short-term execution with long-term architecture—sets up CoTreat.ai for for future growth
• Enjoys business model innovation—not just technology for technology’s sake.
• Thinks beyond Australia—has the mindset to scale into the US and beyond.
• Understands the healthcare regulatory landscape and how to navigate AI in medical/dental industries.

5. Leadership & Culture Fit

• Must enjoy building and leading a team—but also personally accountable for delivering results.
• Comfortable being both a manager and an individual contributor in the early stages, with view to a more strategic and executive role as the company grows.
• Highly strategic but not hierarchical—works collaboratively and thinks like a founder.
• Embraces candor and honest feedback—can debate, challenge, and improve ideas without ego.
• Stays lean and efficient—avoids bloat, unnecessary processes, and overhiring.
• Appreciates multi-disciplinary thinking from other fields
• Life-long reader/learner

Bonus Skills (Nice-to-Have, but Not Required)

• Startup Experience – Has built or scaled a startup before.
• Healthcare Experience – Knows the challenges of applying technology in regulated medical environments.
• Revenue Mindset – Understands how technology ties into revenue growth and business scaling.
• First-Principles Thinker – Challenges assumptions and finds unconventional solutions.

Compensation

$180k - 200k + Super, and potential ESOP