Hims & Hers

Sr. Software Engineer, Patient Platform (Backend)

Hims & Hers$120K — $150K *
US-AnywhereRemote in United States
Healthcare
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of experience as a software engineer working with production code
  • 3+ years of experience designing and delivering back-end distributed systems
  • 3+ years of experience in microservice architectures
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience
  • Proven experience building scalable web applications in a cloud environment
  • Proficiency with Kubernetes and AWS for hosting services
  • Strong problem-solving and critical thinking abilities

Responsibilities

  • Lead the design and architecture of scalable back-end solutions that enhance user experience
  • Provide mentorship to engineers on best practices and coding standards
  • Advocate for technical needs and priorities within the engineering workflow
  • Participate in product discovery to assess feasibility and validate ideas
  • Collaborate with engineering teams for seamless integration across systems
  • Contribute to technical vision, identifying strategic technologies for the platform
  • Drive successful project outcomes by breaking down complex tasks

Benefits

  • Unlimited PTO, company holidays, and quarterly mental health days
  • Comprehensive health benefits including medical, dental, and vision
  • Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP)
  • 401k benefits with employer matching contribution
  • Offsite team retreats
Full Job Description
About the Role:

Hims & Hers is on a mission to empower people to live healthier lives. Our Patientteam plays a critical role in achieving this by building services for the Patient Health Data Platform, enabling both patient and provider experiences.

As a Sr. Software Engineer, you will be a key technical leader responsible for designing and implementing scalable, high-performance solutions across back-end systems. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive architectural decisions, mentor engineers, and influence the direction of our platform.

You Will:
  • Lead the design and architecture of scalable and performant backend solutions that meet product requirements and enhance the experience of our platform powers
  • Provide technical guidance and mentorship to engineers on best practices, design patterns, and coding standards.
  • Advocate for your team's technical needs and priorities within the broader engineering organization.
  • Participate in product discovery sessions to assess feasibility, explore user needs, define product features, and validate ideas with prototypes and experiments.
  • Work closely with other engineering teams to ensure seamless integration and communication across systems and services.
  • Contribute to the vision for the team and the platform as a technical leader, identifying new and strategic technologies and technical investments that improve security, scalability, reliability, and performance.
  • Break down complex projects into clear, actionable tasks to drive successful outcomes.
  • Implement observability practices across the platform, including logging, monitoring, and alerting, to ensure system reliability and performance.
  • Elevate the team's engineering standards by leading efforts to improve workflows, processes, and tools.
  • Analyze performance metrics and user feedback to identify opportunities for improvement and drive optimization efforts.
  • Create and maintain technical documentation for architecture and development processes.
  • Conduct code reviews and contribute to knowledge-sharing initiatives within the team.
  • Identify performance bottlenecks and propose enhancements to optimize system performance and reliability.
  • Stay updated with industry trends, technologies, and best practices, and propose innovative solutions to improve the platform.
  • Act as a key contributor to the hiring process by assisting with interviews and onboarding new engineers.
  • Model a culture of open communication and continuous improvement by providing constructive feedback and coaching to junior team members


You Have:
  • 5+ years as a software engineer, shipping production code
  • 3+ years of experience with back-end distributed system design, development, and delivery
  • 3+ years of experience with microservice architectures
  • Bachelor's or higher in Computer Science or equivalent professional experience
  • Proven experience in building scalable web applications and services, preferably in a cloud environment
  • Proficiency with the delivery and hosting of front ends and microservices on Kubernetes and AWS
  • Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to think critically and strategically
  • Experience with agile software development and delivery methodology
  • Experience with continuous integration and continuous deployment (CI/CD) processes, including integrated unit tests and end-to-end integration tests
  • Experience with Relational Databases, PostgreSQL preferred
  • Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively within and across teams
  • Capable of prioritizing multiple projects in order to meet goals without management oversight


Preferred Qualifications:
  • Healthcare tech, wearables, or connected device data experience
  • Familiarity with front-end technologies such as HTML, CSS, and JavaScript frameworks (React, React Native, NextJS)
  • Experience building developer frameworks or tools (e.g., having contributed to a framework itself, not just built with one)
  • Web performance optimization experience


Our Benefits (there are more, but here are some highlights):
  • Competitive salary & equity compensation for full-time roles
  • Unlimited PTO, company holidays, and quarterly mental health days
  • Comprehensive health benefits including medical, dental & vision, and parental leave
  • Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP)
  • 401k benefits with employer matching contribution
  • Offsite team retreats


We are committed to building a workforce that reflects diverse perspectives and prioritizes ethics, wellness, and a strong sense of belonging. If you're excited about this role, we encourage you to apply-even if you're not sure if your background or experience is a perfect match.

About Hims & Hers

Hims & Hers is a telehealth company that provides personalized healthcare services to consumers. The company offers a range of products and services, including prescription medications, over-the-counter treatments, and medical consultations. Hims & Hers was founded in 2017 and is headquartered in Los Angeles, California.
Learn more about Hims & Hers
Size
500 employees
Industry
Net Income
-$39 million
Founded
2017
5 Year Trend
+100%
Revenue
$69 million
NASDAQ

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