Software Engineer/Sr Software Engineer

VIVIO Health Inc.; Hayward (CA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus Eligible

Life Insurance

Stock Options

401(k) with Company Match

PTO

Job summary

VIVIO Health is seeking a mission-aligned Software Engineer to build and improve our Python services, including pharmacy and medical claims processing, batch data pipelines, and internal web applications.

The role can be hybrid in Hayward, CA (minimum 3 days in-office per week) or fully remote for candidates outside the Bay Area, with core overlaps in Pacific Time and periodic onsites in Hayward.

Qualifications

• BS or advanced degree in Computer Science or equivalent practical experience.
• 3+ years of hands-on Python development experience.
• Solid fundamentals: data structures, testing, version control (git).
• Experience with relational databases and SQL (MySQL preferred).
• Experience building RESTful APIs in Python (FastAPI preferred).
• Experience with Atlassian toolset and Agile development methodologies.
• Comfort in Linux environments; AWS exposure is a plus.
• Healthcare industry experience is a plus, not required; willingness to learn the domain.
• Experience working with AI coding tools and evaluating their output.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain Python services: REST APIs (FastAPI), batch jobs, and shared libraries.
• Implement features in claims, eligibility, and drug-pricing workflows.
• Ensure high-quality deliverables through well-designed, maintainable, and unit-tested code.
• Write and tune SQL against MySQL databases: queries, reports, and stored procedures.
• Participate in the full application lifecycle: design, code review, deployment, and production support.
• Collaborate across departments to align technical solutions with business goals.
• Use AI-assisted development tools to accelerate delivery while owning correctness, testing, and reviews.

Skills

Python

REST APIs

SQL

Git

Linux

Agile methodologies

AI coding tools

Communication

Problem solving

Education

BS in Computer Science or equivalent

Tools

FastAPI

MySQL

Atlassian tools

AWS

Job description

VIVIO Health, a Public Benefit Corporation, is revolutionizing pharmacy benefits management through data and technology. Our foundational principle - "The Right Drug for the Right Person at the Right Price" - drives everything we do. Since 2016, our evidence-based approach has delivered superior health outcomes while reducing costs for self-insured employers and health plans. By ensuring each patient receives the most appropriate medication for their specific condition at a fair market price, we're replacing the obsolete PBM Model with innovative solutions that work better for everyone.

Why Join VIVIO?

• Innovation: Challenge the status quo and shape healthcare's future
• Impact: Directly influence patient care and help change healthcare delivery
• Collaboration: Work with passionate teammates dedicated to making a difference
• Culture: Enjoy autonomy and reliability in a micromanagement-free environment
• Growth: Expand your opportunities as we expand our business

Job Description

Position Overview

We're seeking a mission-aligned Software Engineer to help build and improve our products. You'll build and support the Python services that run our business: pharmacy claims processing, medical claims processing, batch data pipelines, and internal web applications. You'll take ownership of real features early and learn the pharmacy benefits domain by building in it.

This role can be hybrid (minimum 3 in-office days per week) from our Hayward, CA office, or fully remote for candidates outside the Bay Area. Remote team members maintain core overlaps with Pacific Time hours and join periodic team onsites in Hayward.

Key Responsibilities:

• Build and maintain Python services: REST APIs (FastAPI), batch jobs, and shared libraries
• Implement features in our claims, eligibility, and drug-pricing workflows
• Ensure high-quality deliverables through well-designed, maintainable, and unit-tested code
• Write and tune SQL against our MySQL databases: queries, reports, and stored procedures
• Participate in the full application lifecycle: design, code review, deployment, and production support
• Collaborate across departments to align technical solutions with business goals
• Use AI-assisted development tools to accelerate delivery while owning the correctness, testing, and review of your work

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• BS or advanced degree in Computer Science or equivalent practical experience
• 3+ years of hands-on Python development experience
• Solid computer science fundamentals: data structures, testing, and version control (git)
• Care and discipline working with sensitive data; HIPAA/PHI experience is a plus
• Experience with relational databases and SQL (MySQL preferred)
• Experience building RESTful APIs in Python (FastAPI, preferred)
• Experience with Atlassian toolset and Agile development methodologies
• Comfort working in Linux environments; AWS exposure is a plus
• Healthcare industry experience is a plus, not a requirement; we will teach you the pharmacy benefits domain
• Experience working with AI coding tools (Claude Code, ChatGPT, Cursor, or similar), including judgment about when to trust their output and when not to

Key Attributes:

• Active problem solver with a "figure it out" mindset
• Clear and proactive communicator
• Exceptional attention to detail
• Eagerness to learn a complex, regulated business domain
• Openness to feedback and collaborative code review

VIVIO does not provide employer support or sponsorship for any immigration related employment benefit for this role.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a fulltime basis without the need for employer support, visa transfer support, DSO documentation or sponsorship now or in the future. This includes having the legal right to work in the United States without the need for VIVIO support or sponsorship for any immigration related employment authorization (e.g., H1B, O1, E3, H1B1, TN, F1 OPT, F1 STEM OPT, F1 CPT, E-2, E-3 etc.) now or in the future.

Additional Information

Compensation and Benefits:

• The anticipated salary range for this position is $120,000-170,000 per year. The actual salary offered will be determined by a variety of factors, including the candidate’s qualifications, experience, and the position's geographic location.
• Bonus Eligible
• Life Insurance
• Stock Options
• 401(k) with Company Match
• PTO
• Full-time position
• Dynamic, collaborative work environment
• Opportunity to make a real impact at a growing Public Benefit Corporation

VIVIO Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.