Healthcare today is complicated and confusing. Coupe Health changes that. Coupe delivers a different healthcare experience – one that is streamlined and simplified, saving our members time and money. At Coupe, we are passionate about transforming healthcare. Come join our team.
The Impact You Will Have
Coupe Health is hiring a Head of Engineering in Eagan, MN. Head of Engineering will be the technical leader responsible for building and scaling the platforms that power Coupe Health's member, employer, and provider experiences. This position will lead a talented team of engineers, architects, and support specialists to deliver reliable, secure, and performant systems that serve members across all states, with ambitious growth ahead. Working in close partnership with Product and Operations leadership, this role will modernize our technology foundation, reduce dependency on legacy vendor solutions, and establish the engineering excellence that enables Coupe to move faster than our competitors. This role’s technical vision and hands-on leadership will directly shape our ability to deliver innovative healthcare experiences while maintaining the security and compliance standards our industry demands.
The ideal candidate has 7+ years of progressive engineering experience, including 3+ years in engineering leadership, with deep, hands‑on expertise in building and architecting modern software platforms. This is a highly technical role requiring direct ownership of system architecture, core design decisions, and active engineering contribution to a full rebuild of a SaaS, AI‑enabled product. The ideal candidate has strong experience with cloud‑native, microservices‑based architectures, data‑intensive systems, and technologies such as AWS, Python, and React, and is comfortable setting technical direction while remaining close to the code. They also bring the leadership ability to set engineering culture, develop talent, and translate product strategy into execution while representing the technology vision with customers, partners, and internal stakeholders during a demanding, high‑impact growth phase.
Your Responsibilities
Engineering Leadership & Delivery
Architecture & Technical Strategy
Cloud Infrastructure & Operations
Security & Compliance
Required Skills and Experience
Preferred Skills and Experience
Anchored in Connection
Our hybrid approach is designed to balance flexibility with meaningful in-person connection and collaboration. We come together in the office two days each week – most teams designate at least one anchor day to ensure team interaction. These in-person moments foster relationships, creativity, and alignment. The rest of the week you are empowered to work remote.
Pay is based on several factors which vary based on position, including skills, ability, and knowledge the selected individual is bringing to the specific job.
We offer a comprehensive benefits package which may include:
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Life insurance
401k
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Volunteer Paid Time Off (VPTO)
And more
To discover more about what we have to offer, please review our benefits page.
At Coupe Health, we are committed to paving the way for everyone to achieve their healthiest life. Coupe Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer and maintains an Affirmative Action plan, as required by Minnesota law applicable to state contractors. All qualified applications will receive consideration for employment without regard to, and will not be discriminated against based on any legally protected characteristic.
Individuals with a disability who need a reasonable accommodation in order to apply, please contact us at: Talent.Aqcuisition@coupehealth.com.
Coupe Health recruiters may contact you from emails ending with @bluecrossmn.com and @coupehealth.com.