Staff Software Engineer, Infrastructure

Maven-Clinic; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 230,000 - 270,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Parental leave (16 weeks paid)

Professional development stipend

401K matching

In-office meals

Job summary

Maven Clinic is seeking a staff software engineer to drive the technical vision for our Infrastructure Teams in a hybrid setup around the New York area. You will design, develop, and maintain scalable, performant systems that underpin our product and platform, working with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality features.

You will mentor mid-level engineers, evaluate new technologies, and lead architectural discussions to ensure Maven's standards and rapid delivery.

Qualifications

• BS/MS in CS or related field or equivalent experience.
• 8+ years of backend and platform architecture experience.
• Proven ability to build scalable distributed systems and microservices.

Responsibilities

• Lead design, development, and maintenance of scalable backend systems.
• Propose and implement cloud-based, scalable solutions.
• Drive design discussions and mentor engineers.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver features.
• Identify emerging technologies to improve engineering processes.
• Guide best practices, coding standards, and architecture principles.

Skills

Backend development

Distributed systems

Cloud platforms

Docker

Kubernetes

Java

Python

Go

Architecture leadership

Mentoring

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Master's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

AWS

Google Cloud

Azure

Terraform

Serverless

Job description

New York, New York, United States; San Francisco, CA; Remote, US; Seattle, Washington, United States

Maven Clinic is the world's largest virtual clinic for women and families on a mission to make healthcare work for all of us. Through Maven Enterprise, the company partners with more than 2,300 employers and health plans to provide end-to-end women's and family health programs spanning fertility and family building, maternity and newborn care, parenting and pediatrics, and menopause and midlife — improving clinical outcomes, reducing healthcare costs, and expanding equitable access to high-quality care at scale. Through its consumer platform, Maven provides direct access to virtual care across 30+ specialties, as well as dedicated hormone and GLP-1 care programs purpose-built for women. Founded in 2014 by CEO Kate Ryder, Maven Clinic has raised more than $425 million from leading healthcare and technology investors including General Catalyst, Sequoia, Dragoneer Investment Group, Oak HC/FT, StepStone Group, Icon Ventures, and Lux Capital. Recognized for innovation and industry leadership, Maven has been named to the TIME100 Most Influential Companies, CNBC Disruptor 50, Fast Company's Most Innovative Companies, and FORTUNE Best Places to Work. Learn more at mavenclinic.com

An award-winning culture working towards an important mission – Maven Clinic is a recipient of over 30 workplace and innovation awards, including:

• Fortune Change the World (2024)
• CNBC Disruptor 50 List (2022, 2023, 2024)
• Fortune Best Workplaces for Millennials (2024)
• Fortune Best Workplaces in Health Care (2024)
• Fast Company Most Innovative Companies (2020, 2023)

About the Role

As a staff level software engineer at Maven Clinic, you will be responsible for driving the technical vision and roadmap for our Infrastructure Teams. You will lead the design, development, and maintenance of highly scalable, performant, and reliable systems that support the growing opportunities in our product and platform systems. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure the delivery of high-quality products and features that meet the needs of our customers and adhere to Maven's quality standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, and maintenance of highly scalable, performant, and reliable systems that support the growing needs of Maven's platform and backend teams.
• Propose, design, develop and implement cloud-based solutions that ensure the agility, flexibility, and scalability of our systems.
• Drive technical design discussions and provide guidance to team members on best practices, coding standards, and architecture principles.
• Collaborate with and lead cross-functional teams to drive the development of new features and products, ensuring they meet the needs of our customers and adhere to Maven's quality standards.
• Mentor and guide and mid-level engineers, helping to develop their technical skills and cultivate a culture of continuous learning and improvement.
• Identify and evaluate emerging technologies, tools, and trends that can drive innovation and improve the efficiency and effectiveness of our engineering processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science or related field, or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in backend development and platform architecture, with a proven track record of building highly scalable, performant, and reliable systems.
• Experience designing and implementing complex distributed systems, including microservices architecture, containerization, and orchestration.
• Strong expertise in developing cloud-based solutions, with hands-on experience in one or more cloud platforms (AWS, Google Cloud, Azure, etc.), including infrastructure as code and serverless architectures.
• Comprehensive knowledge and hands-on experience with containerization and orchestration technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes.
• Proficiency in multiple programming languages (Java, Python, Go, etc.)
• Experience leading technical design discussions and providing guidance on best practices, coding standards, and architecture principles.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills, with a proven ability to deliver high-quality code in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent collaboration and communication skills, with a demonstrated ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams and mentor junior engineers.
• Experience leading technical design discussions and providing guidance on best practices, coding standards, and architecture principles.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills, with a proven ability to deliver high-quality code in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent collaboration and communication skills, with a demonstrated ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams and mentor junior engineers.

The base salary range for this role is $230,000 - $270,000 per year. You will also be entitled to receive equity and benefits. Individual pay decisions are based on a number of factors, including qualifications for the role, experience level, and skillset.

Maven embraces a flexible hybrid work model. Our teams primarily operate from the New York Metropolitan area, NY, and remotely via San Francisco/Bay Area, CA, Seattle, WA. For those in our New York City office, we encourage in-person collaboration by requiring team members to work onsite three days a week (Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday). For those based in Boston, DC, Chicago, Seattle, and San Francisco, we encourage in-person collaboration by requiring team members to attend monthly Work Together Days within these cities. This policy aims to balance remote work flexibility with the benefits of face-to-face interaction.

At Maven we believe that a diverse set of backgrounds and experiences enrich our teams and allow us to achieve above and beyond our goals. If you do not have experience in all of the areas detailed above, we hope that you will share your unique background with us in your application and how it can be additive to our teams.

Benefits That Work For You

Our benefits are designed to support your health, well-being and career development, helping you thrive both personally and professionally. We remain focused on providing a competitive benefits package for our employees. On top of standards such as employer-covered health, dental, and insurance plan options, we offer an inclusive approach to benefits:

• Maven for Mavens: access to the full platform and specialists, including care for mental health, reproductive health, family planning and pediatrics.
• Whole-self care through wellness partnerships
• Hybrid work, in office meals, and work together days
• 16 weeks 100% paid parental leave and new parent stipend (for Mavens who've been with us for 1 year+)
• Annual professional development stipend and access to a personal career coach through Maven for Mavens
• 401K matching for US-based employees, with immediate vesting

These benefits are applicable to Maven Clinic Co., US-based, full-time employees only. 1099/Contract Providers are ineligible for these benefits.

Maven is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information. Maven is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities.