Sr. Software Engineer (San Diego)

About CarlsmedOur mission is to improve outcomes and decrease the cost of healthcare for spine surgery and beyond. The Carlsmed aprevo personalized surgery platform is designed to improve the standard of care for spine surgery one patient at a time.Position DescriptionThe Senior Software Engineer (Platform) will work on projects related to proprietary implants, instrumentation, and design automation systems to enable personalized surgery. This role will work on our full-stack applications, with a strong focus on building engaging, performant frontend experiences powered by robust Node.js and GraphQL backend services. This role offers the opportunity to work with modern technologies and shape the technical direction of our products.ResponsibilitiesBuild and maintain responsive, performant frontend applications using React, with a focus on component architecture, state management, and user experienceDesign and implement scalable backend services using Node.js/GraphQL and Kotlin/RESTCollaborate with designers and product managers to translate requirements into polished, intuitive interfaces and define requirements and delivery timelinesLead technical design discussions, architecture reviews, and code reviewsMentor junior engineers and champion engineering best practicesTroubleshoot and debug complex issues across the full stackQualificationsEducation: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field5 – 10 years of frontend, backend and database experience required. Experience with spine or orthopedics highly desiredExpert React experience, including component design, state management, and performance tuningStrong proficiency in Node.js and server-side JavaScriptExpert knowledge of GraphQL, including schema design and performance optimizationBackend experience with Kotlin (Spring Boot) and RESTful API designStrong grasp of software design patterns and engineering principlesStrong communication, problem-solving, and debugging skillsRemix or React Router (preferred)Java interoperability with Kotlin (preferred)PostgreSQL and database fundamentals (preferred)Prisma ORM, JPA, and database migrations (preferred)DevOps and cloud platforms (AWS/GCP/Azure) (preferred)CI/CD pipelines and testing frameworks (preferred)Equal Opportunity EmployerCarlsmed is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status. Carlsmed is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities in our recruiting process. If you need any assistance or accommodations due to a disability, please let us know.CompensationThe anticipated annual base salary range for this position is $150,000 - $170,000. Individual compensation is determined based on factors such as experience, skills, education, certifications, and geographic location.In addition to base salary, eligible employees may participate in incentive compensation programs and receive a comprehensive benefits package. Our benefits reflect our commitment to the health and well-being of our employees and their families and include 100% employer-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance premiums, a 401(k) plan with employer matching, and unlimited paid time off (PTO). Your recruiter can provide additional details about our total rewards package during the hiring process.DepartmentEmployment TypeFull-TimeMinimum ExperienceExperienced