Senior Software Engineer

Kismet Search; California (MO); On-site; USD 140,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Unlimited PTO

Beautiful offices in North County Coastal

Job summary

Kismet Search is looking for engineers to join their innovative health technology company based in San Diego. This role involves creating mission-driven software solutions that transform healthcare using AI and advanced imaging technologies.

Engineers will work on a modern software platform including scalable backend services, microservices, and cloud-native applications, contributing to projects that genuinely improve patient outcomes.

The ideal candidate will have strong engineering fundamentals and experience in complex software platforms, with a competitive salary of $140,000-$175,000 and benefits like unlimited PTO.

Qualifications

• Experience in building complex software platforms.
• Familiarity with healthcare, computer vision, or regulated industries.
• Ability to work collaboratively in teams.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to building scalable backend services and APIs.
• Develop distributed systems and microservices.
• Work on cloud-native applications and AI-enabled workflows.

Skills

Cloud-native applications

AI-enabled planning workflows

Distributed systems and microservices

Advanced web applications

Strong engineering fundamentals

Tools

Node.js

Java/Kotlin

GraphQL

React

PostgreSQL

Spring Boot

Job description

Our San Diego based client is an innovative, rapidly growing health technology company using AI, advanced imaging, cloud software, and data science to transform how complex medical procedures are planned and delivered. Their technology is improving patient outcomes while bringing a more intelligent, data-driven approach to modern healthcare.

This is a rare opportunity to create mission-driven solutions within healthcare, which is stereotypically slow to adopt the latest technologies. Your work supports real-world clinical decision making and powers sophisticated planning, automation, and workflow technologies used by healthcare professionals. Every feature you build has a measurable impact on physicians and patients.

Engineers will enjoy significant ownership, influence technical direction, and work alongside experienced software engineers, product leaders, and clinical experts tackling genuinely challenging problems.

What You’ll Build

You’ll contribute across a modern software platform that includes:

• Scalable backend services and APIs
• Distributed systems and microservices
• Cloud-native applications
• AI-enabled planning workflows
• Advanced web applications
• Automation and platform tooling

Tech stack includes: Node.js, Java/Kotlin, GraphQL, React, PostgreSQL, Spring Boot, microservices, and modern cloud technologies, but strong engineering fundamentals matter more than checking every technology box.

Ideal Background

We’re interested in engineers who have experience building complex software platforms in environments such as:

• Healthcare or Medical Devices
• CAD Software
• Manufacturing Technology
• Computer Vision / Imaging
• FinTech or other regulated industries

Why Engineers Join

• Work on software that genuinely improves people’s lives.
• Solve difficult engineering challenges involving AI, cloud infrastructure, distributed systems, and modern application development.
• Collaborate with a highly talented, mission-driven engineering team.
• Influence architecture and technical direction while remaining hands-on.
• Join a company experiencing significant commercial growth and continued investment in technology.
• $140,000-$175,000 base salary (or competitive offer based on experience)
• 401(k) with company match
• Unlimited PTO
• Beautiful offices in North County Coastal, San Diego County