Founding Engineer ($150k-$180k + Equity) at mission-driven AI healthtech startup

The job title is Founding Engineer. This is a salary range of $150k-$180k plus equity. The company is a mission-driven AI healthtech startup based in New York, USA.

About the role

You will build a revolutionary system of record for senior care from the ground up. You will own the architecture and technical execution of an AI-powered platform that unifies fragmented healthcare data. This 0-1 role involves developing ingestion pipelines, intelligence layers, and agentic systems to transform senior health records into actionable care.

Responsibilities

• Architect and build the core data ingestion, intelligence, and compliance layers of the platform.
• Design agentic systems that translate complex senior health records into coordinated navigation actions.
• Make high-stakes technical decisions that define the company's long-term engineering foundation and scalability.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a founding engineer or early employee at a fast-growing startup.
• Deep technical expertise across the full stack, including backend systems, data engineering, and AI/ML.
• A high-agency problem solver with a coherent career path and a desire for mission-driven work.

Qualifications

• Strong technical skills in software development, data engineering, and AI/ML.
• Experience with building scalable and reliable systems.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Passion for solving complex problems and improving healthcare outcomes.

Skills

• Strong programming skills in Python, Java, or other relevant languages.
• Experience with data structures and algorithms.
• Familiarity with machine learning frameworks such as TensorFlow, PyTorch, or Scikit-learn.
• Knowledge of database management systems like PostgreSQL, MySQL, or MongoDB.
• Experience with cloud platforms like AWS, Google Cloud, or Azure.

Benefits

• Competitive salary of $150k-$180k plus equity.
• Opportunity to work with a mission-driven team in a fast-paced environment.
• Flexible work schedule to balance work and personal life.
• Access to cutting-edge technology and tools for AI and healthcare.
• Regular feedback and opportunities for professional growth.

Pay

$150k-$180k + equity

Schedule

Flexible work schedule to balance work and personal life.

Benefits

• Competitive salary of $150k-$180k + equity.
• Opportunity to work with a mission-driven team in a fast-paced environment.
• Flexible work schedule to balance work and personal life.
• Access to cutting-edge technology and tools for AI and healthcare.
• Regular feedback and opportunities for professional growth.

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