Software Engineer

Senior Software EngineerLocation: NYC Metro Area (Williamsburg Office, 3+ days/week)Reports to: CTOCompany MissionPhoton gives patients ownership of prescriptions. Our platform enables clinicians to send prescriptions to patients via text, which saves them time by allowing their patients to shop between pharmacies. The vision is to help consumers save money by increasing transparency.Who We're Looking ForWe're looking for a Senior Software Engineer to help build and scale the core systems powering Photon. As an early engineer, you'll work across the full stack—from APIs and backend systems to user-facing applications used by patients, providers, pharmacists, and internal teams. You'll own features end-to-end, contribute to product direction, and help shape the technical foundation of the company. This is a high-impact role for someone who enjoys solving complex problems, moving quickly, and building products that directly improve real-world experiences in healthcare.Core ResponsibilitiesDesign, build, and scale the systems that power Photon's platform, including APIs, services, and data modelsDevelop user-facing experiences across our web applications for patients, providers, and partnersOwn features from conception to launch, including design, implementation, and iterationCollaborate closely with Product and Ops to deeply understand user needs and translate them into thoughtful solutionsMake pragmatic technical decisions, balancing speed, scalability, and long-term maintainabilityImprove engineering tooling, processes, and standards to increase team velocity and qualityMentor other engineers and contribute to building a strong, collaborative engineering cultureRequired Qualifications5+ years of experience building and shipping full-stack applicationsStrong foundation across backend systems, APIs, and frontend developmentExperience designing systems and evaluating tradeoffs across scalability, reliability, and performanceTrack record of owning projects and delivering high-impact features in a collaborative environmentAbility to operate in ambiguity and take ownership in a fast-moving, early-stage settingPassion for building high-quality user experiences and working closely with customersStrong communication and collaboration skillsPreferred QualificationsExperience in healthcare, fintech, or other complex / regulated industriesFamiliarity with API design and distributed systemsExperience working in early- or growth-stage startupsInterest in improving developer tooling and internal systemsExperience leveraging AI in workflowsWhy Join UsPhoton is reimagining how prescriptions move through the healthcare system—making it simpler, faster, and more transparent for patients, providers, and pharmacies alike. You'll:Build across the full product surface with meaningful ownership and impactHelp define the technical and product direction of an early-stage companyWork closely with a small, high-performing team across engineering, product, and designWork on a problem almost everyone you know has experienced, and help fix a system that's broken in ways most people just acceptBe pushed—these are hard problems, and we expect a lot—but the growth and impact that come with it are realJoin a team that gives a shit—about the work, about each other, and about doing things the right way. High trust, high standards, and we actually like spending time togetherOur ValuesBe a Pizza Rat – We're ambitious subway dwellers. It's our slice and we're not letting go.Make Rice – We don't prepare fish until we've mastered rice. Quality is in details.Put it in Orbit – We know success happens well after lift-off. The rocket isn't our mission.Seek Buried Treasure – We're digging in unexpected places. Our adventure has meaning.Grow in Darkness – We're thriving amidst forest decay. Our day in the sun will come.Pay TransparencyThe estimated base salary for this role is $180,000 – $220,000 USD annually. Actual compensation will depend on skills, qualifications, and experience, and includes equity and benefits. At our stage, we place significant value on equity as part of total compensation.