Principal Software Engineer

Freed; United States; Remote; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A fast-growing technology startup in the United States is seeking a Principal Software Engineer to lead technical execution and build AI-powered features. In this hands-on role, you will collaborate closely with design and product teams to create intuitive user experiences and drive meaningful product delivery. Join us to make a significant impact in healthcare as we expand our product suite.

Qualifications

• Experience leading technical execution in software development teams.
• Hands-on experience building AI-powered features.
• Strong collaboration skills across cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical execution across core product teams.
• Build end-to-end AI-powered features.
• Make architectural decisions and drive product delivery.

Skills

Building end-to-end AI-powered features

Architecting scalable systems

Collaboration with design and product teams

Creating intuitive user experiences

Job description

Overview

Freed is a fast-growing Series A startup backed by Sequoia Capital, focused on improving the lives of clinicians through applied AI. With over 20,000 active clinicians, Freed is building tools that dramatically reduce time spent on administrative work — starting with an AI-powered medical scribe. As the company expands its product suite, it's scaling its technical team in San Francisco to continue delivering impactful, mission-driven software that makes a real difference in healthcare.

Responsibilities

• The Principal Software Engineer will play a critical role in leading technical execution across one of Freed’s core product teams.
• This is a hands-on role responsible for building end-to-end AI-powered features, making architectural decisions, and driving product delivery.
• Engineers at Freed work in tight collaboration with design and product in a cross-functional environment and operate with significant ownership.
• This role is best suited for someone excited about building intuitive user experiences, architecting scalable systems, and working on meaningful problems with real-world impact.