Staff Software Engineer

Our client, an early-stage health tech startup, is looking for a Staff Software Engineer to join their growing team. This role is for a senior technologist who can design scalable systems, influence architecture at the company level, and multiply the impact of our engineering team. You’ll balance hands-on coding with leadership responsibilities, mentoring senior engineers, and driving cross-functional initiatives. About the Role Architect and lead design for high-scale, multi-tenant SaaS systems. Set standards for engineering quality, testing, security, and reliability. Own cross-cutting technical initiatives that span multiple teams. Review system designs and provide guidance to senior and mid-level engineers. Build tools, frameworks, and abstractions to improve developer velocity. Partner with leadership to align engineering execution with company strategy. About You 5+ years of backend or full-stack software engineering experience Strong coding skills in Ruby on Rails, as well as Node.js and TypeScript. Deep knowledge of distributed systems, service-oriented architecture, and building APIs at scale. Familiarity with MLOps/LLMOps practices: CI/CD for models, evaluation harnesses, monitoring, and reproducibility. Excellent system design skills and the ability to align technical architecture with product goals. Preferred Qualifications Experience in healthcare or other regulated industries (FHIR, HL7, HIPAA). Background in enterprise SaaS or mission-critical platforms where uptime, latency, and scale matter. Knowledge of responsible AI, safety, and privacy-preserving ML techniques. What’s in it for you? The opportunity to work on impactful engineering challenges that improve healthcare efficiency and outcomes. A leadership role with ownership over key systems and the ability to shape engineering direction. Competitive salary, equity options, and benefits, including health, dental, and vision coverage. #J-18808-Ljbffr