Staff Software Engineer, Device Software

Hinge Health; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 192,000 - 288,000; Full time

Job summary

Hinge Health is seeking a Staff Software Engineer to join the Device Software team within Hardware R&D. You will own backend-heavy software powering connected device experiences, including device-control flows, telemetry, and clinical workflows, working across Python services and Next.js apps.

This staff-level IC role emphasizes broad technical impact, partnering with Product, Clinical, Regulatory, Hardware Engineering, Data, and Quality teams to deliver reliable, scalable software end-to-end

Qualifications

• 8+ years of professional software engineering experience shipping production systems.
• Strong backend experience designing APIs and scalable services in microservice architectures.
• Strong Python production experience.
• Strong Next.js and TypeScript experience building modern web apps.
• Experience connecting backend services with mobile/web clients and device-adjacent software surfaces.
• Experience with cloud infrastructure and AWS, Docker, Postgres, Redis, GraphQL.
• Experience debugging production issues, improving reliability, and strengthening observability.
• Demonstrated technical leadership through architectural influence, cross-functional collaboration, and mentoring other engineers.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and delivery of backend-heavy, device-adjacent software systems powering connected device experiences.
• Own complex technical initiatives across Python services, Next.js apps, APIs, and integrations connecting device, app, and backend surfaces.
• Drive architecture and technical decision-making for scalable, maintainable systems spanning mobile, backend, device-control, and telemetry flows.
• Partner with engineering, product, design, hardware, clinical, and regulatory stakeholders to translate ambiguous requirements into pragmatic execution plans with clear tradeoffs.
• Build and improve the software foundations behind major Device Software initiatives, including deep link unlock, clinical research platform work, and OTA-related capabilities.
• Raise the technical bar for backend quality, observability, testability, and operational excellence in production environments.
• Mentor engineers through design reviews, implementation guidance, debugging, and day-to-day technical leadership.
• Proactively identify platform gaps, technical debt, and workflow improvements to increase delivery speed and long-term maintainability.

Skills

Backend engineering

Python production

Next.js

TypeScript

APIs

Microservices

AWS

Docker

Postgres

Redis

GraphQL

Observability

Mentorship

Tools

React Native

Job description

About The Role

Hinge Health is looking for a Staff Software Engineer to join our Device Software team inside Hardware R&D. This role is centered on the software systems behind a connected medical device experience, including device-control flows, mobile and backend integrations, device telemetry, and the clinical and operational workflows needed to support the product end to end.

Hinge Health is looking for a Staff Software Engineer to join our Device Software team inside Hardware R&D. This role is centered on the software systems behind a connected medical device experience, including device-control flows, mobile and backend integrations, device telemetry, and the clinical and operational workflows needed to support the product end to end.

This is a staff-level individual contributor role with strong backend ownership for device-adjacent software, with particular emphasis on Python and Next.js systems. The role is expected to operate across a broad technical surface while partnering closely with Product, Clinical, Regulatory, Hardware Engineering, Data, and Quality stakeholders.

This role will be a key technical leader for Device Software, helping Hinge Health deliver reliable, scalable software across connected device experiences and the backend systems that support them. It is a strong fit for someone who enjoys owning hard technical problems, operating across boundaries, and building software that directly impacts member outcomes.

Our team builds the software experience that members use alongside Hinge Health's connected device products, and we operate in a continuous delivery environment with a high bar for quality, reliability, and compliance.

What You'll Accomplish

• Lead the design and delivery of backend-heavy, device-adjacent software systems that power connected device experiences, clinical workflows, and supporting operational tools.
• Own complex technical initiatives from problem framing through implementation, especially across Python services, Next.js applications, APIs, and integrations that connect device, app, and backend surfaces.
• Drive architecture and technical decision-making for scalable, maintainable systems spanning mobile, backend, device-control, and telemetry flows.
• Partner closely with engineering, product, design, hardware, clinical, and regulatory stakeholders to translate ambiguous requirements into pragmatic execution plans with clear tradeoffs.
• Build and improve the software foundations behind major Device Software initiatives, including areas like deep link unlock, clinical research platform work, and OTA-related capabilities.
• Raise the technical bar for backend quality, observability, testability, and operational excellence in a production environment that values owner-operator accountability.
• Mentor engineers through design reviews, implementation guidance, debugging, and day-to-day technical leadership, helping the team make strong technical decisions and ship with confidence.
• Proactively identify platform gaps, technical debt, and workflow improvements that increase delivery speed, reduce regressions, and improve long-term maintainability.

Basic Qualifications

• 8+ years of professional software engineering experience building and shipping production systems.
• Strong backend engineering experience, including designing APIs, building scalable services, and working in microservice-oriented architectures.
• Strong experience with Python in production systems.
• Strong experience building modern web applications with Next.js and TypeScript.
• Experience working across end-to-end systems that connect backend services, mobile or web clients, and device-adjacent software surfaces.
• Experience with cloud infrastructure and modern backend tooling such as AWS, Docker, Postgres, Redis, GraphQL, and related systems.
• Experience debugging complex production issues, improving reliability, and strengthening observability and release confidence.
• Demonstrated technical leadership through architectural influence, cross-functional collaboration, and mentoring other engineers.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working on connected devices, BLE flows, device-control experiences, or software developed in close partnership with firmware and hardware teams.
• Experience in regulated or quality-sensitive domains such as healthcare, medical devices, HIPAA, FDA-regulated products, or similar environments.
• Experience with React Native or mobile application development in support of end-to-end device experiences.
• Experience building internal tools, developer productivity workflows, simulation layers, or test infrastructure for complex systems.
• Experience operating effectively in high-ambiguity environments where a staff engineer is expected to define scope, surface risks early, and guide execution across multiple teams.

About Hinge Health

At Hinge Health, we're using technology to scale and automate the delivery of healthcare - starting with musculoskeletal (MSK) conditions, which affect over 1.7 billion people worldwide. With an AI-powered human-centered care model, Hinge Health leverages cutting-edge technology to improve outcomes, experiences and costs to help people move beyond their pain. The platform addresses a broad spectrum of MSK care - from acute injury, to chronic pain, to post-surgical rehabilitation - through personalized, evidence-based care.

As the preferred partner to 50+ health plans, PBMs and other ecosystem partners, Hinge Health is available to over 20 million people across more than 2,550 employers. The company is headquartered in San Francisco with additional offices in Montreal and Bangalore. Learn more at http://www.hingehealth.com

What You'll Love About Us

• Inclusive healthcare and benefits: On top of comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, we offer employees and their family members help with gender-affirming care, tools for family and fertility planning, and travel reimbursements if healthcare isn’t available where you live.
• Planning for the future: Start saving for the future with our traditional or Roth 401k retirement plan options which include a 2% company match.
• Modern life stipends: Manage your own learning and development

Culture & Engagement

Hinge Health is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. We make employment decisions without regards to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, disability status, pregnancy, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. We provide reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities. If you feel you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, let us know by reaching out to your recruiter.

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Compensation Range: $192K - $288K