CVS Health

AVP, Digital Engineering

CVS Health$185K — $375K *
Healthcare
11 - 15 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 15+ years of software engineering experience, including 5+ years in senior leadership roles.
  • Proven delivery of full-stack digital products at scale, ideally in a regulated domain.
  • Deep experience with large-scale, globally distributed teams.
  • Strong fluency in full-stack architecture across frontend, backend, and data layers.
  • Hands-on experience in agile environments with short iteration cycles.
  • Knowledge of financial management for corporate portfolios.
  • Executive communication skills with a background in AI-enabled solutions.

Responsibilities

  • Own end-to-end engineering delivery of digital health solutions.
  • Drive agile delivery with short release cycles and feedback loops.
  • Establish engineering standards for code quality and security.
  • Define and evolve full-stack architecture, including AI/ML integration.
  • Partner with product and AI leads to shape the technical roadmap.
  • Ensure compliance with HIPAA and security standards during development.
  • Lead and mentor internal and external engineering teams.

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
  • Paid time off.
  • Retirement savings options.
  • Wellness programs and resources.
  • Comprehensive benefits package focused on overall well-being.
Full Job Description
Health100 is a high-impact, AI-native health technology platform designed to redefine how consumers navigate care. By connecting pharmacies, providers, insurers, PBMs, and digital health solutions in one intelligent ecosystem, Health100 gives members a simpler, more personalized way to manage their health while helping improve outcomes at enterprise scale. As AVP of Digital Engineering, you will have the opportunity to shape a flagship digital health platform from the executive seat-setting the engineering vision, building scalable capabilities, and influencing how next-generation AI and digital experiences transform health care.

This is a highly visible executive leadership role for a builder, strategist, and technology leader who wants to make a meaningful mark in digital health. You will lead internal engineering teams, senior technical leaders, and strategic vendor partners in delivering modern, secure, consumer-facing solutions in a complex regulated environment. The role offers broad enterprise exposure, direct partnership with product, AI, business, and senior leadership stakeholders, and the opportunity to create a culture of engineering excellence, speed, accountability, and customer-centered innovation. The ideal leader brings deep technical credibility, strong executive presence, and the ability to translate bold digital ambition into reliable, scalable platforms that improve the health experience for millions of people.

Why this role matters: This is a rare opportunity to lead at the intersection of enterprise-scale engineering, consumer health transformation, and applied AI-building technology that is not only modern and scalable, but deeply connected to improving access, personalization, and outcomes for the people CVS Health serves.

Primary Responsibilities:

Engineering Leadership & Delivery
  • Own end-to-end engineering delivery for Health100's digital health solutions - web, mobile, and backend services.
  • Drive an agile, iterative delivery model with short release cycles, tight feedback loops, and a pilot-first mindset.
  • Establish and maintain engineering standards for code quality, architecture, security, and scalability across the platform.
  • Define and evolve the full-stack architecture for Health100 - including member-facing app layers, AI/ML integration, APIs, and data pipelines.
  • Partner with product and AI leads to shape technical feasibility and sequencing of the roadmap, including AI health assistant capabilities.
  • Ensure HIPAA compliance, PHI handling, and security posture are embedded in the engineering process - not bolted on.


Organizational Leadership and Talent Strategy
  • Lead a mixed team of internal engineers (ICs), engineer leaders and external development vendors, holding all parties to unified delivery and quality standards.
  • Evaluate, onboard, and manage software development partners - assessing them as strategic partners, not staff augmentation.
  • Lead, mentor, and grow engineering managers and senior engineers, owning hiring, performance management, career development, succession planning, and a culture of accountability and high performance.
  • Create a culture of ownership, technical excellence, and proactive risk identification.


Cross-Functional & Executive Engagement
  • Serve as the senior engineering voice in product, strategy, and leadership forums - translating technical complexity into business clarity.
  • Own engineering metrics and reporting for Health100 - including delivery velocity, platform reliability, AI performance, and technical health.
  • Represent engineering in vendor negotiations, partner evaluations, and external technical due diligence.


Required Qualifications
  • 15+ years of software engineering experience, with 5+ years in senior engineering leadership roles
  • Proven track record delivering full-stack digital products at scale - ideally in health, benefits, insurance, or another regulated domain.
  • Deep experience leading large-scale, globally distributed teams, and ensuring the health and stability of production operations.
  • Strong full-stack fluency - you can engage meaningfully in architecture decisions across frontend (Flutter/React/mobile), backend (APIs, microservices), and data layers.
  • Hands-on experience in agile delivery environments with short iteration cycles, pilot launches, and data-informed product development.
  • Experience in financial management of large corporate portfolios and cost center expenses.
  • Technical expertise in triaging, understanding, and solving complex challenges across various technology stacks, enterprise integrations, and vendor platforms.
  • Executive-level communication and influence skills, with hands-on or applied experience delivering AI-enabled or generative AI-integrated software solutions.


Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience building member- or patient-facing health applications; familiarity with FHIR, HL7, or health data standards.
  • Exposure to AI/ML integration in production products - particularly conversational AI or health AI assistants.
  • Experience in a large enterprise health system, payor, or health tech company (payer-side or provider-side).
  • Experience leading digital enablement and transformative initiatives.


Education:
  • Bachelor's Degree


Pay Range

The typical pay range for this role is:

$185,400.00 - $375,950.00

This pay range represents the base hourly rate or base annual full-time salary for all positions in the job grade within which this position falls. The actual base salary offer will depend on a variety of factors including experience, education, geography and other relevant factors. This position is eligible for a CVS Health bonus, commission or short-term incentive program in addition to the base pay range listed above. This position also includes an award target in the company's equity award program.

Great benefits for great people

We take pride in offering a comprehensive and competitive mix of pay and benefits that reflects our commitment to our colleagues and their families.

This full-time position is eligible for a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the physical, emotional, and financial well-being of colleagues and their families. The benefits for this position include medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, retirement savings options, wellness programs, and other resources, based on eligibility.

Additional details about available benefits are provided during the application process and on Benefits Moments.

We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on: 12/31/2026

About CVS Health

Omnicare provides comprehensive pharmaceutical services to patients and providers across the United States. As the market-leader in professional pharmacy, related consulting and data management services for skilled nursing, assisted living and other chronic care settings, Omnicare leverages its unparalleled clinical insight into the geriatric market along with some of the industry's most innovative technological capabilities to the benefit of its long-term care customers. Omnicare also provides key commercialization services for the bio-pharmaceutical industry through its Specialty Care Group.

CVS Health Careers

Joining CVS Health presents a unique opportunity to advance your career in a company where innovation, leadership, and growth go hand in hand. As a leader in the healthcare industry, CVS Health is more than just a pharmacy. We are a team of professionals dedicated to improving lives and optimizing health outcomes.

Work You’ll Do

At CVS Health, you will be part of a culture that values diversity and inclusivity, fostering an environment where every team member’s contribution is valued. Engage in meaningful work that directly impacts lives, driving innovation in healthcare services and solutions.

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Whether you’re looking for a position in pharmacy services, corporate leadership, or in-store management, CVS Health offers a variety of employment opportunities that will help you harness your skills and thrive professionally. Our job opportunities span across a wide range of professional fields and geographic locations, ensuring that your career at CVS Health aligns with your professional goals and lifestyle.

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Kickstart your career with CVS Health through our internship programs. These opportunities are designed for ambitious students eager to develop their skills in a real-world setting. Internships at CVS Health are not only about gaining work experience but also about making meaningful contributions to our ongoing projects.

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CVS Health is committed to the professional growth of our employees. With access to cutting-edge technology, industry-leading experts, and comprehensive diversity training, our team members are equipped to lead and innovate. We support career advancement through professional development programs, leadership training, and opportunities for networking and internal mobility.

Benefits and Culture

Our employees enjoy a range of benefits that reflect our commitment to their well-being and success. From health and wellness benefits to professional development programs, CVS Health is dedicated to ensuring our team members have the resources they need. Our inclusive culture encourages collaboration and continuous learning, making CVS Health a place where you can grow and succeed.

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Size
300,000 employees
Market Cap
$122 billion
Industry
Net Income
$7.1 billion
Founded
1963
5 Year Trend
+10.5%
Revenue
$268.7 billion
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