Chief Technology Officer

NovaBirth is a Stockholm-based MedTech startup developing an AI-powered ultrasound solution to objectively assess labour progression at the bedside. By applying AI to ultrasound imaging, we aim to provide a non-invasive alternative to the repeated manual vaginal examinations that are currently standard in maternity care.

These examinations are typically performed every two to four hours throughout labour. They can be uncomfortable and stressful for women, carry a risk of infection, and are highly operator-dependent. NovaBirth aims to support existing ultrasound machines with AI-based analysis, enabling objective, contact-free intrapartum measurements directly at the bedside.

Our goal is to assist doctors and midwives with more consistent and data-driven information during labour, while offering women a safer, more comfortable, and less invasive childbirth experience.

Who We Are Looking For

We are looking for someone who is excited to take ownership of the technical side of an early-stage MedTech startup. You should be comfortable working across the full development process, from machine learning research and prototyping to product engineering and deployment.

The ideal person has strong experience in machine learning, preferably in computer vision or medical AI, and is motivated by building technology with direct patient impact. Since this is a founding role, we are looking for someone who is proactive, responsible, and comfortable with ambiguity. You do not need to have all the answers from the beginning, but you should be willing to learn quickly, make technical decisions, and build together with the team.

Most importantly, we are looking for someone who genuinely cares about women’s health and wants to help bring more objective, respectful, and patient-centered technology into maternity care.

Qualifications

Required

• MSc or PhD in Computer Science, Engineering, Machine Learning, Medical AI, or a related field
• Hands-on experience with machine learning and AI development
• Experience with Python and deep learning frameworks such as PyTorch
• Experience in computer vision; medical imaging experience is highly preferred
• Ability or willingness to work across the full technical pipeline, including data processing, model training, evaluation, deployment, and software development
• Interest in full-stack development and building usable clinical software platforms
• Genuine interest in women’s health, healthcare innovation, and patient-centered technology
• Comfortable with the pace, uncertainty, and responsibility of an early-stage startup
• Strong communication skills and ability to work closely with clinical collaborators, researchers, and non-technical stakeholders

Nice to Have

• Experience with medical AI, ultrasound imaging, or healthcare data
• Experience with cloud infrastructure or deployment tools, such as AWS
• Experience with full-stack development, for example Python-based backends and modern web frameworks
• Previous experience in MedTech, health tech, clinical research, or regulated software environments
• Understanding of medical device development, CE marking, data privacy, or clinical validation

Compensation & Benefits

• Meaningful ownership stake, with details discussed at the offer stage
• Salary to be determined