Staff Software Engineer

About the role

We are seeking a highly skilled and innovative Staff Software Engineer to design, develop, and implement software solutions that enable members to access and understand their health data in real time. This role is instrumental in leading engineering efforts, ensuring scalability, performance, security, and reliability across our systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, and implementation of scalable, robust, and maintainable software solutions.
• Balance hands-on coding responsibilities with engineering leadership and technical oversight.
• Establish engineering excellence and ensure systems are built for long-term scalability and performance.
• Drive high-impact projects from conception through delivery, aligned with company objectives.
• Solve complex technical challenges and continuously improve platform capabilities.
• Stay current with emerging technologies and apply innovative approaches to advance healthcare technology.
• Cross-functional Collaboration:
• Collaborate closely with Engineering, Product, Design, Data, Operations, and other stakeholders.
• Provide technical leadership and clarity in engineering decisions.
• Translate complex technical concepts for non-technical audiences and ensure alignment across teams.

Qualifications & Skills

• Required Experience:
  • 12+ years of software engineering experience, including significant leadership experience within startup environments.
  • Demonstrated success leading complex software development initiatives while remaining actively involved in coding.
  • Experience building and maintaining large-scale systems.
• Technical Expertise:
  • Extensive software development experience with strong proficiency in Python.
  • Familiarity with AWS, Google Cloud, and Docker.
  • Strong understanding of software engineering principles and best practices, including: Agile methodologies, Test-driven development (TDD), Continuous integration and continuous deployment (CI/CD).
  • Excellent problem-solving skills with the ability to simplify complex systems.
  • Able to design and build scalable, resilient applications.
• Healthcare & Mission Alignment:
  • Passion for leveraging technology to improve healthcare and empower individuals to manage their health.
  • Commitment to innovation and improving health outcomes through technology.
• Remote Work & Learning:
  • Experience working effectively in distributed, remote environments.
  • Ability to work independently while collaborating across teams.
  • Continuous learner who challenges assumptions and embraces innovation and improvement.
• Bias Toward Action:
  • Bias toward action.
  • Ability to take initiative, operate effectively in ambiguity, make decisions with incomplete information, and drive projects forward.
• Entrepreneurial Mindset:
  • Adaptability to changing business needs.
  • Experience building and optimizing systems and processes.
  • Ability to thrive in fast-moving, evolving environments.
• Communication & Collaboration:
  • Excellent communication skills.
  • Ability to explain complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
  • Strong cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Continuous Improvement:
  • Openness to feedback.
  • Commitment to personal and professional growth.
  • Willingness to challenge assumptions and improve existing systems.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Flexible working hours.
• Dynamic work environment focused on innovation and impact.

Why You'll Love Working With Us

• Empowerment.
• Freedom to select projects aligned with your interests and expertise.
• High levels of autonomy and trust.
• Minimal micromanagement.
• Collaborative & Innovative Culture.
• Fast-moving, highly collaborative environment.
• Strong emphasis on innovation, experimentation, and execution.
• Encouragement of creativity and new ideas.

Important Notice

Legitimate communications from Function Health will always come from an email address ending in @functionhealth.com. Function Health will never request banking information, payment, or other financial information during the hiring process. Please be cautious of communications from other email domains, instant messaging platforms, or unsolicited calls. If you have concerns regarding the legitimacy of a communication, contact talent@functionhealth.com directly.