As a Senior Backend Engineer, you will build and scale the core services powering an AI platform that streamlines clinical workflows. You will design production-grade LLM integrations, architect robust data systems, and ship high-impact features weekly. This role offers the chance to solve complex engineering challenges while directly improving the lives of medical professionals.
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Senior Software Engineer at Fast-growing healthcare AI startup
Are you a backend expert ready to put production LLMs into the hands of thousands of users? This well-funded startup is looking for a Senior Engineer to architect the future of AI-driven workflow automation. With a competitive salary up to $230K plus equity, you will work alongside world-class researchers to build scalable services that tackle real-world challenges in the health sector. If you thrive in fast-paced environments and want to lead high-impact technical projects, this is your chance to join a team shipping transformative technology every single week.
Overview
Role overview
Company
About the company
Fast-growing healthcare AI startup
Responsibilities
What you will do
- Architect and deploy complex backend services and APIs using FastAPI, MongoDB, and Postgres.
- Build and maintain scalable infrastructure that interfaces directly with LLMs to power essential daily workflows.
- Lead the transition of rapid prototypes into hardened, secure, and reliable production systems on AWS and Docker.
Candidate profile
Who this is a fit for
- Has 7+ years of professional backend engineering experience with a track record of shipping in startup environments.
- Possesses deep expertise in designing distributed systems and handling high-volume, data-heavy backend architectures.
- Demonstrates a product-focused mindset with the ability to navigate ambiguity and maintain high code quality standards.
What makes it remarkable
Why this role is remarkable
- Work at the cutting edge of production-grade Generative AI and LLM integration within a mission-driven environment.
- Join a well-funded organization backed by top-tier VCs and founded by experienced AI researchers.
- Experience a high-growth startup culture where you can influence architecture and mentor engineers as the team scales.
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