Staff Software Engineer, Backend

SmarterDx

2d • $230,000 - $270,000 • Remote

About The Position

We are looking for a backend-oriented Staff Software Engineer to help us advance our clinical AI by designing and building core systems that handle, process, and analyze clinical data at scale. The ideal candidate for this role has a track record working with product managers and data scientists to distill complex requirements into incrementally valuable plans to build well-tailored, manageable software systems. While this role focuses on backend systems, strong candidates are able to deliver across the stack. This role is fully remote within the US

Requirements

• 10+ years of development experience with a focus on backend and cloud-based solutions
• 3+ years in a security-conscious environment
• Expertise in Python and familiarity with Typescript and React
• Expertise working with Postgres or a similar relational database
• Experience building cloud-native distributed systems and working with event-driven architectures
• Extensive experience working with product managers to shape and define requirements into small, incremental business-valuable deliverables
• Experience project managing a small team using a modern agile methodology
• Excellent communication and team collaboration skills
• Bachelor’s or Master’s in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience

Nice To Haves

• You're a former startup founder, or have been the first engineering hire at a startup
• Experience in the health tech domain, particularly in hospital billing systems
• Experience working with Kubernetes
• Experience working with ELT pipelines and tools like Airflow
• Experience with Snowflake and dbt

Responsibilities

• Design, build and launch new features and improve the overall quality of SmarterDx’s apps
• Collaborate across disciplines to understand our users and iterate on new ideas
• Protect patients’ privacy and security through secure coding practices
• Research and advocate for improved techniques, processes, and designs within the team
• Support SmarterDx’s apps in production

Benefits

• Medical, Dental & Vision – Comprehensive plans with leading insurance providers, covering 75% of your premiums, depending on the plan.
• Paid Parental Leave – Generous paid leave to support families through birth or adoption: Up to 12 weeks for parents.
• Remote-First Team – Work from anywhere in the U.S.
• Unlimited PTO & 10 Holidays – So you can relax and recharge.
• 401(k) with Traditional & Roth Options – Tax-advantaged retirement savings through Fidelity with a 4% match.
• Minimal Bureaucracy – A fast-moving, high-impact environment where you can focus on what matters.
• Incredible Teammates! – Work alongside smart, supportive, and mission-driven colleagues.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 51-100 employees