Senior Software Engineer II

Turquoise Health•San Diego, CA

3d•Remote

About The Position

This is a fully remote position within the United States. We're looking for an experienced Senior Software Engineer to join our team and help eliminate the financial complexity of healthcare. We're currently hiring across five engineering teams and will work with you to figure out the best fit based on your skills and interests. We value technical leaders who can drive complex projects to success while elevating the engineers around them. We have a small, growing, and highly-capable development team. As a Senior Engineer II, you should be comfortable leading complex, ambiguous projects and mentoring developing engineers. As you would be working for a fast-growing start-up, your role would be wide-ranging. In this role, we're looking for someone who can navigate uncertainty, architect elegant solutions, and have a large impact on the growth and direction of the development team.

Requirements

7+ years work experience in Python, or strong experience in another programming language with some Python exposure
Expertise in at least one popular Python web framework (preferably Django) or similar web framework in another language
Strong understanding of SQL and how to efficiently use databases to solve complex problems
Solid experience with JavaScript, and one or more modern JS frameworks like Vue or React
Experience working with APIs, data pipelines, and complex system architectures
Demonstrated ability to navigate uncertainty and lead complex projects to successful delivery
Track record of mentoring and developing other engineers
Exemplary written and verbal communication skills with ability to drive technical discussions and influence decision-making
Proven ability to facilitate cross-functional conversations, listen actively, and work effectively in remote environments
Entrepreneurial mindset: you can problem solve independently while collaborating effectively across teams
Bachelor's degree, or equivalent experience/knowledge. We are happy to work with strong candidates with non-traditional educational backgrounds

Nice To Haves

Healthcare domain experience or understanding of healthcare data and pricing models
AI/ML experience, particularly with emerging patterns like RAG and Agentic Workflows
Experience with data analysis tools like Pandas, NumPy, or similar for large dataset analysis
DevOps experience with deployment pipelines, infrastructure as code, or monitoring systems
Experience with complex orchestration pipelines
Experience working on open-source projects

Responsibilities

Lead and mentor developing engineers, fostering growth and a healthy team culture
Manage complex projects from design to delivery, navigating ambiguity and driving alignment
Drive cross-functional discussions to unearth requirements and architect elegant technical solutions
Design and build robust, scalable applications using Python, Django, and modern frontend web technologies
Write effective, scalable, testable code across full-stack applications (Python/Django, PostgreSQL, JavaScript/Vue)
Work with large data sets and pipelines, including data cleaning, analysis, and processing
Proactively communicate status and impact, removing blockers and keeping stakeholders aligned
Improve functionality and architecture of existing systems
Iterate quickly with an eye towards value

Benefits

Competitive pay with equity options
Stellar health care plan options (Medical, Dental & Vision), with FSA, DCFSA, & HSA options
Company-sponsored disability & life insurance
Unlimited PTO
401(k) + 4% Matching
Fully remote work + flexible working hours
$750 work-from-home setup budget
Paid quarterly in-person co-working weeks
Quarterly $150 co-hanging stipend to meet up with coworkers
Monthly $100 health and wellness benefit
Generous paid family leave
Annual $1,200 learning & development stipend