Job Description
Job DescriptionAbout the Role
Join a six-person engineering team building AI-native backend systems at the core of a healthtech platform that automates administrative clinical workflows — helping patients access care faster. This role sits at the intersection of agentic AI and critical healthcare infrastructure, making it high-impact from day one.
What You'll Do
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Architect and deploy AI-native backend systems that process high-volume clinical data via API.
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Build reliable, secure agentic infrastructure capable of handling clinical information at scale.
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Integrate direct customer feedback to shape product iterations end-to-end.
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Own critical backend infrastructure and drive its technical evolution.
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Scale systems and architecture to support rapid customer onboarding and company growth.
What We're Looking For
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Up to 1 year of professional backend software development experience, with production-grade delivery.
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Strong proficiency in Python (required).
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Proficiency in at least one systems programming language: C, C++, Rust, or Go.
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Infrastructure-as-code experience using Terraform or a comparable tool (required).
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Experience designing and implementing scalable backend systems or infrastructure.
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Familiarity with distributed systems concepts such as consensus, replication, and fault tolerance.
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Experience with database systems or data storage technologies.
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Understanding of prompt engineering and working with LLMs in production contexts.
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Active, meaningful GitHub contribution history demonstrating real-world coding output.
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Experience with performance optimization and profiling.
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Currently employed at an established company.
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Passion for building impactful products in healthcare.
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Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure) or containerization (Docker, Kubernetes) is a plus.
Compensation & Benefits
Salary range: $120,000 – $250,000 USD annually. Visa sponsorship is available.
Location
On-site, five days per week in San Francisco, CA.