Member of Technical Staff, VA

Abridge•San Francisco, CA

6d•$210,800 - $248,000

About The Position

Abridge is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join its VA pod, which brings Abridge’s AI-powered clinical documentation to clinicians across the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. The role involves building and supporting web applications, backend services, and EHR integrations for VA care teams while meeting federal security and compliance requirements. The engineer will primarily write TypeScript, make architectural decisions, apply modern AI-driven development practices, and help ensure systems scale reliably and securely.

Requirements

At least 5 years of experience building, shipping, and operating web applications at scale.
Experience as a lead engineer for a major component or subsystem of a software platform, or as the lead for the platform itself.
Familiarity and enthusiasm for a technology stack primarily consisting of Node.js (TypeScript) and React running on Google Cloud (GCP).
Ability to work autonomously and with self-direction while collaborating effectively in a team.
Willingness to contribute wherever needed in a fast-moving startup environment.
Fluency in current AI-driven development practices, including use of AI coding agents and tools to ship high-quality software quickly and safely.

Nice To Haves

EHR integration experience, such as Epic, VistA, or Cerner.
Experience working with government entities, such as the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.

Responsibilities

Design, build, and support easy-to-use web applications, including frontend features, backend services, and data models.
Make and implement technology decisions that meet business needs while maintaining security, privacy, and quality.
Enhance existing systems by adding functionality and improving performance, stability, quality, and security.
Promote high standards, make quality-of-life improvements to the codebase, and help limit technical debt.
Build deep user empathy and maintain a user-centric mindset.
Communicate effectively within and on behalf of cross-functional product delivery teams, collaborating with design, product, machine learning, and infrastructure disciplines.
Partner with VA clinical, technical, and security stakeholders to integrate with VA systems, including VistA and Oracle Health/Cerner, and deliver in a secure, compliant federal environment.

Benefits

14 paid holidays.
Flexible PTO for salaried employees and accrued time off for hourly employees.
Medical, dental, and vision coverage for full-time employees and their families.
Monthly HSA contributions for employees who choose a High Deductible Health Plan.
Paid parental leave for full-time employees.
Family-forming resources and financial support.
401(k) contribution matching.
Tax-free personal device allowance.
Flexible Spending Accounts and commuter benefits.
Monthly Lifestyle Wallet contributions for fitness, professional development, coworking, and more.
Access to therapy and coaching for mental health support.
Paid sabbatical leave after 5 years of employment.
Competitive compensation and equity grants for full-time employees.