Founding Platform Engineer ($220k-$280k + Equity) at well-funded healthcare AI startup
About The Position
You will architect the backend infrastructure and API ecosystem for a venture-backed startup reimagining clinical delivery through artificial intelligence. This role involves building high-reliability systems that integrate with complex external networks, managing AWS infrastructure, and developing the core connective tissue between advanced AI models and real-world medical operations in a high-compliance environment. Location: San Francisco, USA Why this role is remarkable: Ship code that directly impacts patient health outcomes and clinical decision-making in an AI-first environment. Join a high-performance founding team backed by top-tier VCs with a track record of scaling healthcare companies to nine-figure revenues. Gain massive ownership over architectural decisions and the opportunity to grow into a senior leadership position as the engineering team scales.
Requirements
- Has 5+ years of experience in backend engineering with Python and a proven track record of designing scalable, secure APIs.
- Possesses deep expertise in cloud infrastructure and managing production environments with strict uptime and security requirements.
- Thrives in an AI-native development environment and is comfortable building complex integrations with third-party service providers and webhooks.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement robust Python-based APIs and backend services that power complex clinical workflows and patient applications.
- Build and manage critical infrastructure on AWS, ensuring hospital-grade reliability, security hardening, and technical regulatory compliance.
- Develop sophisticated integrations with external healthcare data networks and partner systems to enable real-time medical operations.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
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