Senior Software Engineer, Backend

SmarterDx; United States; Remote; USD 180,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

SmarterDx seeks a backend-oriented Senior Software Engineer to enhance their clinical AI systems. The role includes designing robust backend services and requires strong expertise in Python, along with experience in cloud-native solutions. Join a remote-first team dedicated to optimizing healthcare systems!

Benefits

Comprehensive Medical, Dental & Vision

Paid Parental Leave

Unlimited PTO & 10 Holidays

Remote Work with Stipend

Learning & Development Budget

401(k) with Options

Minimal Bureaucracy Environment

Qualifications

• 5+ years of development experience focusing on backend systems.
• Experience working in a security-conscious environment.
• Strong collaboration with product managers is essential.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and launch new backend services.
• Collaborate across teams to enhance user experience.
• Ensure patient privacy through secure coding practices.

Skills

Expertise in Python

Cloud-Native Development

Event-Driven Architectures

Communication

Team Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Computer Science

Tools

Postgres

Kubernetes

ELT Pipelines

Snowflake

Job description

We are looking for a backend-oriented Senior Software Engineer to help us advance our clinical AI by designing and building core systems that handle, process, and analyze clinical data at scale. The ideal candidate for this role has a track record of delivering complex features in incrementally valuable releases and with a high bar for quality. While this role focuses on backend systems, strong candidates are able to deliver across the stack.

SmarterDx builds clinical AI that empowers hospitals to analyze the complete record of every patient to fully capture the value of care delivered. Founded by physicians in 2020, its proprietary AI platform understands the nuances of clinical reasoning, enabling hospitals to true the patient record for every discharge. By doing so, hospitals can recover millions in earned revenue, enhance care quality metrics, and optimize healthcare operations. Become a Smartian and help optimize the way the healthcare system works for everyone. Learn more at smarterdx.com/careers.

**This role is fully remote within the US**

What You’ll Do

• Design, build and launch new backed services, capabilities and improve the overall quality of SmarterDx’s apps
• Collaborate across disciplines to understand our users and iterate on new ideas
• Protect patients’ privacy and security through secure coding practices
• Research and advocate for improved techniques, processes, and designs within the team
• Support SmarterDx’s apps in production

What You Bring

• 5+ years of development experience with a focus on backend and cloud-based solutions
• Expertise in Python
• Experience working with Postgres or a similar relational database
• Experience building cloud-native distributed systems and working with event-driven architectures
• Experience working with product managers to plan, build, and iterate on deliverables
• Experience working in a security-conscious environment
• Excellent communication and team collaboration skills
• Bachelor’s or Master’s in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience

Nice To Haves

• Experience at a scale-up, or rapid growth, technology company
• Experience in the health tech domain, particularly in hospital billing systems
• Experience working with Kubernetes
• Experience working with ELT pipelines and tools like Airflow
• Experience with Snowflake and dbt

Our Stack

Compensation

• $180K to $230K base salary + equity incentives

#LI-DNI

• Medical, Dental & Vision– Comprehensive plans with leading insurance providers, covering 90-100% of your premiums and 70-90% for dependents, depending on the plan.
• One Medical Membership– Free membership included if you enroll in a SmarterDx medical plan.
• Paid Parental Leave– Up to 12 weeks of paid leave for birth or adoption.
• Remote-First Team– Work from anywhere in the U.S. with a $400 home office reimbursement stipend.
• Unlimited PTO & 10 Holidays– 4 of which include floating holidays so you can recognize the days that matter most to you.
• Learning & Development Budget– $500 per year (prorated) for courses, books, and resources to expand your skills.
• 401(k) with Traditional & Roth Options– Tax-advantaged retirement savings through Empower.
• Minimal Bureaucracy– A fast-moving, high-impact environment where you can focus on what matters.
• Incredible Teammates!– Work alongside smart, supportive, and mission-driven colleagues.

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