Vice President, Distinguished Engineer – Technology

DaVita Kidney Care

. Provide comprehensive technical vision and strategic guidance at the highest levels of the Village .

Posted 10/2/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesLead💰 $200,000 - $292,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates senior executive-level technical leadership with a focus on developing long-term technology roadmaps and driving transformative technological strategies. Exhibits expertise in technical architecture, innovation, and mentoring top technical talent while fostering a culture of continuous improvement.

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Senior Executive-Level Technical LeadershipTechnical Architecture ExpertiseAdvanced Research And Development ExperienceEmerging Technologies EvaluationTechnical Thought Leadership

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Hard Skills

Technical Vision DevelopmentTechnology Roadmap CreationComplex Technical Challenge GuidanceAdvanced Technical Solution DesignArchitectural Decision Making

Soft Skills

Mentoring And Developing TalentBuilding RelationshipsFostering Technical Excellence

Industry Keywords

Innovation InitiativesCross-Functional CollaborationTechnical SymposiumsThought Leadership ContentContinuous Learning Culture

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide comprehensive technical vision and strategic guidance at the highest levels of the Village
Identify and champion emerging technologies that create competitive advantages
Develop long-term technology roadmaps aligned with business objectives
Advise senior leadership, including the CTO, CIO, and IT Core Team
Lead breakthrough innovation initiatives
Conduct advanced research and development across multiple technology domains
Develop a culture of technical innovation and continuous learning
Establish and lead cross-functional innovation labs and research programs
Define and influence overarching technical architecture and technology strategy
Guide complex technical challenges and architectural decisions
Design and validate advanced technical solutions for critical business needs
Evaluate and recommend emerging technologies, platforms, and architectural approaches
Represent the Village at industry conferences, technical symposiums, and academic forums
Publish technical papers, research, and thought leadership content
Build relationships with technology partners, academic institutions, and industry leaders
Mentor and develop top technical talent
Partner with IT PL&S on technical skill development programs
Guide senior technical leadership and high-potential technical teammates
Foster technical excellence and continuous improvement
Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

Senior executive-level technical leadership expertise
Deep technical knowledge and visionary thinking
Ability to drive transformative technological strategies across the enterprise
Ability to identify and champion emerging technologies
Ability to develop long-term technology roadmaps aligned with business objectives
Advanced research and development experience across multiple technology domains
Expertise in technical architecture and technology strategy
Ability to provide expert-level guidance on complex technical challenges and architectural decisions
Ability to design and validate advanced technical solutions
Ability to evaluate emerging technologies, platforms, and architectural approaches
Significant technical thought leadership and publication experience
Ability to build relationships with technology partners, academic institutions, and industry leaders
Experience mentoring and developing top technical talent
Ability to create and implement technical skill development programs

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental, and vision coverage
401(k) match
Paid time off
PTO cash out
Family resources
EAP counseling sessions
Headspace® access
Backup child and elder care
Maternity/paternity leave
Professional development programs
On-demand virtual leadership and development courses through DaVita’s StarLearning online training platform