Senior Software Engineer (back-end)

Senior Software Engineer (back-end)

• Title of Role: Senior Software Engineer (back-end)
• Location: San Francisco, remote
• Company Stage of Funding: Venture-Backed — Healthcare, AI
• Office Type: Remote
• Salary: $170K–$230K

Company Description

We're representing a dynamic company at the forefront of healthcare technology, leveraging artificial intelligence to enhance patient care and streamline operations. This organization is dedicated to building innovative solutions that address critical challenges in the healthcare sector. Their mission-driven approach and commitment to excellence create a compelling environment for engineers passionate about making a real impact.

What You Will Do

• Design, build, and maintain scalable back-end systems and APIs that support core product functionality.
• Collaborate with machine learning engineers to integrate and deploy ML models effectively in production environments.
• Architect and optimize data storage solutions using PostgreSQL and MongoDB, ensuring performance and reliability at scale.
• Build and maintain cloud infrastructure on AWS, utilizing Docker for consistent deployment pipelines.
• Write clean, well-tested Python code while actively participating in code reviews to uphold high standards.
• Identify and resolve performance bottlenecks, latency issues, and system reliability concerns.
• Contribute to technical roadmap discussions and help define engineering best practices.

Ideal Candidate Background

• 5–10 years of professional software engineering experience with a strong focus on back-end systems.
• Proficiency in Python for building robust back-end services and data pipelines.
• Hands-on experience with both PostgreSQL and MongoDB databases.
• Solid understanding of cloud infrastructure and deployment on AWS, with experience in Docker.
• Strong grasp of software engineering fundamentals, including system design and API design.
• Demonstrated ability to work autonomously in a remote environment while collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams.

Preferred

• Experience building or integrating with AI-driven systems or strong interest in related technologies.
• Familiarity with TypeScript and experience working in codebases that include React on the front end.

Compensation and Benefits

The base salary for this role ranges from $170,000 to $230,000, commensurate with experience. This is a fully remote position, offering flexibility and the opportunity to work within a mission-driven team.