Senior Backend / Full-Stack Software Engineer

LVIS • Palo Alto, CA

5d

About The Position

We are looking for a high-impact engineer to join a small, fast-moving special projects team focused on solving critical product and infrastructure challenges. This is not a typical backend role. You will work across backend systems, data pipelines, and product features to rapidly deliver high-value functionality used in real clinical environments. We are looking for someone who moves fast, takes ownership, and uses AI effectively, while maintaining strong engineering fundamentals and code quality.

Requirements

• Strong Python skills for building backend services, data processing pipelines, and internal tools (e.g., uploaders, integrations)
• 6+ years of experience building real-world backend systems (flexible for exceptional candidates)
• Strong fundamentals in system design, data structures, and backend architecture
• Ability to move quickly and independently with high ownership
• Experience using AI tools (e.g., coding assistants) to accelerate development
• Good judgment in balancing speed vs. long-term maintainability (avoiding tech debt)
• Comfortable working across backend and frontend when needed
• Backend: Java (Spring Boot), Python
• Infrastructure: AWS (S3, EKS, etc.)
• Databases: SQL / NoSQL
• Frontend: Vue.js

Nice To Haves

• Experience with large-scale data processing or distributed systems
• Experience with asynchronous systems (Kafka, job queues, etc.)
• Experience in healthcare, medical data, or regulated environments
• Interest in AI/ML systems or working alongside ML teams

Responsibilities

• Build and ship backend and full-stack features end-to-end with high ownership
• Use Python for data processing and lightweight service development (e.g., uploader tools, pipelines)
• Design and improve data pipelines for large-scale medical data (EEG, signals, etc.)
• Develop and maintain APIs, services, and systems for data ingestion, processing, and storage
• Work with distributed cloud infrastructure across multiple regions (AWS-based)
• Rapidly prototype and iterate using AI tools while maintaining clean, scalable architecture
• Identify bottlenecks and aggressively improve performance, reliability, and developer velocity
• Collaborate closely with product, ML, and leadership to prioritize and execute quickly

Benefits

• Comprehensive Health, Dental, and Vision coverage.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed