Join a high-growth team building production AI voice agents that handle 150M+ patient interactions. As a Forward Deployed Engineer, you will own the technical execution of health system implementations, building complex EHR integrations and custom AI workflows. You will bridge the gap between cutting-edge LLM applications and real-world clinical operations to improve patient access.
Forward Deployed Engineer at Assort Health
Join a powerhouse team backed by Lightspeed and First Round Capital that is revolutionizing patient access through AI. As a Forward Deployed Engineer, you'll ship production-ready AI voice agents to major health systems, solving gnarly integration challenges across 84+ EHR platforms. With $102M in funding and over 150M patient interactions already handled, this is your chance to deploy cutting-edge LLM applications where they matter most. Based in SF or NYC, you will bridge the gap between high-level engineering and real-world clinical impact, shaping the future of healthcare automation from the ground up.
Overview
Role overview
Company
$102M Series B healthcare AI startup backed by Lightspeed, Felicis, and First Round Capital
Responsibilities
What you will do
- Lead end-to-end technical implementations for major health systems, from initial scoping and API integration to production go-live and performance optimization.
- Architect and debug complex workflows involving EHRs, scheduling platforms, and telephony systems to handle insurance verification and clinical protocols.
- Partner with Product Engineering to transform customer-specific requirements into scalable platform features that accelerate future deployments.
Candidate profile
Who this is a fit for
- Professional software engineering background with deep proficiency in Python and a proven track record of shipping production-grade code.
- Strong experience working with APIs and complex integrations, ideally involving healthcare systems like EHRs or patient engagement platforms.
- Scrappy, resourceful problem-solver who thrives in ambiguous, fast-paced environments and can communicate technical concepts to non-technical healthcare stakeholders.
What makes it remarkable
Why this role is remarkable
- Ship production AI that handles thousands of real-time patient interactions daily across 84+ EHR integrations and 20+ medical specialties.
- Rare opportunity to join a well-funded Series B startup ($102M raised) with backing from Tier-1 investors like Lightspeed and First Round Capital.
- Work at the unique intersection of software engineering, AI deployment, and customer strategy, directly influencing the core product roadmap based on field insights.
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