Staff Software Engineer

Hike Medical; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 225,000; Full time

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Job summary

A leading healthcare technology firm in Boston is seeking a Staff Software Engineer to design and maintain the core systems of its AI-based healthcare platform. The role offers significant autonomy, allowing you to move swiftly from ideas to production. Your work will help improve patient outcomes, focusing on building and optimizing scalable, real-time systems. Ideal candidates are AWS and TypeScript experts with experience in developing robust APIs and SDKs, eager to impact real-life healthcare solutions.

Qualifications

• Expert in AWS and TypeScript, able to optimize cloud deployments.
• Proven experience in designing AI-driven applications.
• Strength in developing APIs and SDKs for developer use.

Responsibilities

• Build and optimize high-performance systems for AI solutions.
• Design resilient serverless architecture using TypeScript and AWS.
• Develop APIs and SDKs for seamless platform integration.

Skills

AWS & TypeScript Expert

Experience with backend systems

Strong experience in SDKs and APIs

Real-time data processing

Security and fault tolerance

Job description

Base pay range

$180,000.00/yr - $225,000.00/yr

Additional compensation types

• Stock options
• Direct message the job poster from Hike Medical

Hike Medical is reinventing musculoskeletal care, starting with feet. Our proprietary AI‑vision platform turns a 30 second web based (yes, no sensors) foot scan into precision engineered, 3D‑printed insoles that prevent pain before it starts. We’re already protecting on‑the‑feet workforces at Fortuneashop 50 leaders, major health systems, and middle America manufacturers. Fresh off a stealthy round with top tier VCs, we run a fast, no BS, execution first culture out of Boston’s Seaport as we sprint toward $100M ARR and standing with 10M Americans as they step into their shoes daily.

• First and only PDAC approved 3D printed custom insole in the world 🌎
• 3 Proprietary AI models that power the experience
• Two products: One is focused on serving employers & health plans, and the other enables clinics to deliver foot care at a fraction of the cost - creating a virtuous cycle of clinician‑labelled data.
• Expanded care access to over 100,000 Americans to date
• 10x'd revenue from 2023 to 2024, and on track to do the same in 2025. Profitable month‑over‑month.

The Role

As a Staff Software Engineer, you’ll build and ship the core systems behind Hike’s AI healthcare platform. As the backbone of Hike's high‑growth, mission‑driven platform, you’ll design scalable services, implement production AI, and deliver user experiences that improve patient outcomes. From day one, you’ll have real autonomy and clear impact atendimento improving the US healthcare system.

Why This Opportunity is Career‑Defining

• Your code will help people move without pain.
• You will have full autonomy to build, ship, and see the results – moving from idea to production in hours or days.
• You’ll join a high‑performing team of top engineers and AI researchers, where every hire makes a massive impact.
• You’ll work in a culture where bureaucracy isn’t tolerated, fluff is frowned upon, and trust is the driving force.

What You’ll Work On

• Architect, build, and optimize high‑performance, scalable systems that power AI‑driven solutions.
• Design resilient, serverless architecture in a TypeScript and AWS environment.
• Develop developer‑friendly APIscf e and SDKs that enable seamless integration across platforms.
• Build and refine high‑speed dataMi pipeline that drive clinical‑grade AI insights.

Ideal Candidate Profile

Technical Skills

• AWS & TypeScript Expert – Comfortable making infrastructure decisions, optimizing cloud deployments, and managing scalable architectures.
• Experience designing, building, and maintaining backend systems that power real‑time, AI‑driven applications.
• Strong experience in building and optimizing developer‑facing SDKs and APIs.
• Skilled in real‑time data processing pipelines and optimizing system performance at scale.
• A thoughtful approach to building secure, resilient, and fault‑tolerant systems.

Helpful Characteristics

• Product‑Minded Engineer – You think about how your work impacts real users.
• Strong Communicator – You clearly explain your ideas, challenge assumptions, and collaborate across engineering, AI, and product teams.
• Thrives in collaboration – You push back, ask tough questions, and elevate the team.
• Driven to Ship – You want full control over your work, from architecture to deployment, and you’re eager to move fast.
• Mission‑Focused – You’re not here to optimize ad clicks. You want to build technology that changes lives.

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Hiring Manager

Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level

Employment type: Full‑time

Industry: Technology, Information and Internet and Software Development