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# Head of Platform (up to £200k)

- **Company:** Dex
- **Location:** Greater London, UK
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), C++ (Programming Language), Cyber Security, Software Engineering, System Software, Low Latency
- **Published:** September 8, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.collegerecruiter.com/job/2856353953-head-of-platform-up-to-200k

## About the Role

* You are hands-on with real-time, low-latency systems (C++, Rust, or similar) where sub-20ms targets are familiar territory.
 * You have direct experience with edge or on-prem deployment, ideally on NVIDIA AGX-class hardware, including OTA updates and federated learning patterns.
 * You have led a software engineering team of 4+ and can still dive into code or critical integration issues when needed.
 * You understand the operational realities of SOC 2, HIPAA, or ISO 27001 compliance, even if you haven't personally held the certifications.
 * You are based in or around London and comfortable with 3+ days a week in-person with a small, fast-moving team.

## Description

This company builds a surgical intelligence platform that turns medical imaging into real-time 3D guidance, enabling complex, life-changing surgeries. They are rapidly scaling, pushing toward OEM-integrated hardware partnerships that bring their platform directly into the operating room.

You will own the entire Platform Software pillar: the Hub UI, the Surgical OS SDK, the edge deployment stack, and the cybersecurity posture required for hospital deployments. This is a rare seat to lead a growing team, delivering a commercial SDK that is a key unlock for the business, not just managing internal libraries or theoretical research., * Architect and run the edge stack on NVIDIA AGX-class hardware, maintaining sub-20ms latency with OTA updates and federated learning.

 * Drive the platform's security posture, leading the path to SOC 2 Type II by Q4 2027.
 * Deliver a v1 Surgical OS SDK, ready for OEM term sheets by Q1 2027 and signed contracts by Q2 2027.
 * Scale and mentor a growing platform team (currently four engineers) to support expanding hospital deployments., * You have shipped an SDK or partner-facing API that saw external integration, not just an internal library.


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