Principal Software Engineer, Medication Management

Athenahealth India; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 170,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Commuter support

Employee assistance programs

Tuition assistance

Dog-friendly offices

Hybrid/Remote flexibility

Company events and hackathons

Job summary

athenahealth in Boston, MA is seeking a Principal Software Engineer to lead one or more engineering teams. You will guide the design, development, and delivery of high‑quality software for medication management, reporting to the Director of Engineering, in a hybrid setup.

You will mentor engineers, own technical designs, and drive cross‑team collaboration while leveraging AI‑assist tooling to improve throughput and quality. Strong expertise in React, GraphQL, and modern web tech is required.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of software engineering experience and strong product development background.
• Proven experience leading full‑stack development teams with mentoring and design oversight.
• Proficiency in React, modern frontend architecture, and core web technologies (HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Java).
• Experience with generative AI and AI‑assist tooling for software engineering.
• Solid experience with relational databases and data modeling.
• Experience with distributed architectures (monoliths, microservices).
• GraphQL experience is highly desired.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, and delivery of high‑quality code within an agile cross‑functional team.
• Own and author clear, detailed technical designs aligned with architectural standards and business objectives.
• Propose scalable, maintainable solutions and provide reliable estimates for development efforts.
• Write clean, well‑tested, performant code adhering to coding standards and best practices.
• Participate in code reviews and provide constructive feedback to uphold engineering excellence.
• Develop deep knowledge of the medication management domain as a technical SME.
• Take ownership of deliverables and coordinate cross‑team efforts for successful execution.
• Regularly leverage AI‑assisted tooling to increase throughput, effectiveness and quality.
• Drive adoption and best practices within your sphere of influence.
• Evaluate and propose opportunities for generative AI to delight customers.

Skills

React

Frontend architecture

JavaScript

Java

HTML/CSS

AI tooling

Distributed systems

Mentoring

Leadership

Tools

GraphQL

Job description

Join us as we work to create a thriving ecosystem that delivers accessible, high-quality, and sustainable healthcare for all.

Role Summary

Join our innovative team as a Principal Software Engineer in Boston, MA, where you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of medication management. This hybrid position offers the opportunity to lead one or more talented engineering teams in delivering high-quality software solutions that enhance healthcare outcomes. You will report to Director of Engineering.

Team Summary

Our Medication Management engineering team builds mission-critical solutions used by over 170,000 healthcare providers every day. We empower providers to make informed, personalized clinical treatment decisions in partnership with each patient, regarding their medications, vaccines, and medical supplies. Our collaborative, mission-driven team is passionate about making a meaningful impact on healthcare outcomes, leveraging cutting-edge technology to improve patient safety and streamline workflows. We foster an environment of continuous learning and innovation, encouraging team members to share ideas and drive improvements.

Essential Job Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, and delivery of high-quality code within an agile cross-functional team.
• Own and author clear, detailed technical designs that guide implementation and align with architectural standards and business objectives.
• Propose scalable and maintainable solutions and provide reliable estimates for development efforts.
• Write clean, well-tested, and performant code while adhering to established coding standards and best practices.
• Participate actively in code reviews, providing constructive feedback to uphold engineering excellence.
• Develop strong knowledge of the medication management domain to act as a technical subject matter expert.
• Take ownership of deliverables and coordinate cross-team efforts to ensure successful execution.
• Regularly leverage AI-assist software tooling in ways that increase throughput, effectiveness and quality.
• Drive adoption and best practices within your sphere of influence.
• Evaluate and propose opportunities for generative AI as part of delivering solutions to delight customers.

Additional Job Responsibilities

• Mentor engineers, provide technical guidance, and foster a culture of learning and continuous improvement.
• Clearly communicate complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Stay updated on industry trends and emerging technologies to drive innovation within the team.
• Contribute to the development of best practices and standards for software development.
• Engage in cross-team initiatives to enhance overall product quality and performance.

Expected Education & Experience

• 12+ years of software engineering experience, strong product development background.
• Proven experience leading full-stack development teams, including technical mentoring and design oversight.
• Proficiency in React, modern frontend architecture, core web technologies - HTML, CSS, JavaScript and Java.
• Experience with generative AI and AI-assist software engineering tooling.
• Solid experience with relational databases and data modeling.
• Experience with various system architectures and distributed systems, including monolith, microservices.
• Experience with generative AI and AI-assist software engineering tooling.
• GraphQL experience is highly desired.
• Strong communication, ownership, and accountability.

Expected Compensation

The base salary range shown reflects the full range for this role from minimum to maximum. At athenahealth, base pay depends on multiple factors, including job-related experience, relevant knowledge and skills, how your qualifications compare to others in similar roles, and geographical market rates. Base pay is only one part of our competitive Total Rewards package - depending on role eligibility, we offer both short and long-term incentives by way of an annual discretionary bonus plan, variable compensation plan, and equity plans.

About athenahealth

Our vision: In an industry that becomes more complex by the day, we stand for simplicity. We offer IT solutions and expert services that eliminate the daily hurdles preventing healthcare providers from focusing entirely on their patients - powered by our vision to create a thriving ecosystem that delivers accessible, high-quality, and sustainable healthcare for all.

Our company culture: Our talented employees - or athenistas, as we call ourselves - spark the innovation and passion needed to accomplish our vision. We are a diverse group of dreamers and do-ers with unique knowledge, expertise, backgrounds, and perspectives. We unite as mission-driven problem-solvers with a deep desire to achieve our vision and make our time here count. Our award-winning culture is built around shared values of inclusiveness, accountability, and support.

DEI Commitment

Our vision of accessible, high-quality, and sustainable healthcare for all requires addressing the inequities that stand in the way. That's one reason we prioritize diversity, equity, and inclusion in every aspect of our business, from attracting and sustaining a diverse workforce to maintaining an inclusive environment for athenistas, our partners, customers and the communities where we work and serve.

What we can do for you

• Health and financial benefits.
• Perks specific to each location, including commuter support, employee assistance programs, tuition assistance, employee resource groups, and collaborative workspaces.
• Some offices even welcome dogs.
• Flexibility in work placement: full-time with optional hybrid/remote.
• We also sponsor events throughout the year, including book clubs, external speakers, and hackathons.
• Learn more about our culture and benefits here: athenahealth.com/careers.
• https://www.athenahealth.com/careers/equal-opportunity.

Our mission and culture

United by our mission and driven by our entrepreneurial spirit, our work at athenahealth is collaborative, transformative, and above all, it's meaningful. Our employees take pride in using technology and data-driven insights to inspire changes that will make the U.S. healthcare system better for everyone, including your friends, family and maybe even you.