Staff Engineer, New Products

Healthie

$205K — $235K *
Healthcare
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 8+ years of software engineering experience with a focus on AI/ML technologies.
  • Hands-on expertise in building machine learning models and natural language processing systems.
  • Familiarity with Tech Stack: Rails, React, Typescript, GraphQL, Postgres, Redis, Sidekiq, RSpec, and Capybara.
  • Strong background in software architecture and scalable infrastructure design.
  • Proven ability to lead technical initiatives and mentor engineering teams.
  • Ability to thrive in fast-paced environments while balancing strategic goals and agile needs.
  • Passion for healthcare technology and AI's potential to enhance patient outcomes.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the architecture and implementation of new product features.
  • Collaborate across teams to identify high-impact projects.
  • Design scalable, reliable back-end and front-end systems.
  • Integrate advanced AI capabilities into the platform.
  • Mentor junior engineers and foster a culture of innovation.
  • Translate complex challenges into effective technical solutions.
  • Align technical decisions with customer needs and business goals.

Benefits

  • Hybrid work environment in the NYC office.
  • Opportunity to work on cutting-edge healthcare technology.
  • Focus on AI-powered development tools and engineering practices.
  • Collaborative and mission-driven workplace culture.
Full Job Description
About the role

We are hiring an exceptional Staff Engineerto drive the development of Healthie's New Products. In this senior technical role, you'll lead the architecture and implementation of greenfield features, focusing on building scalable, reliable systems that solve meaningful problems for our customers and their clients.

As a Staff Engineer, you'll collaborate across Product, Design, Data, and Engineering teams to identify and execute high-impact projects. Your work will span system design, backend and frontend development, and integration with third-party services, with opportunities to incorporate advanced AI capabilities such as intelligent automation and data-driven insights to enhance user experiences.

You'll play a key role in shaping the technical direction of Healthie's platform, mentoring engineers, and driving innovation that positions Healthie as a leader in healthcare technology. Balancing strategic vision with hands-on execution, you'll ensure the scalability, reliability, and usability of our platform while aligning with customer needs and business goals.

In this role, you'll bring technical excellence and a customer-first mindset, translating complex challenges into elegant, impactful solutions. As a mission-driven leader, you'll foster collaboration across teams to deliver features that empower healthcare providers and drive better patient outcomes.

At Healthie, we are AI-enabled and AI-accelerated in how we build. We are looking for team members who actively leverage AI-powered development tools, embrace automation, and help teams adopt modern, AI-assisted engineering practices to increase velocity and quality.

About you
  • You have 8+ years of experience in software engineering and experience specializing in AI/ML technologies, developing and deploying production-grade AI systems at scale.
  • You bring hands-on expertise in building machine learning models, natural language processing systems, and intelligent automation solutions, with a focus on delivering measurable impact for users.
  • You have direct experience with our Tech Stack: Rails, React, Typescript, GraphQL, Postgres, Redis, Sidekiq, RSpec, and Capybara.
  • You have a strong background in software architecture, systems design, and scalable infrastructure, ensuring solutions integrate seamlessly with complex platforms.
  • You excel at collaborating cross-functionally, leading technical initiatives, and mentoring engineering teams to build high-performing and innovative solutions.
  • You thrive in fast-paced, dynamic environments, balancing long-term strategic goals with the need for agile execution and quick results.
  • You are deeply passionate about healthcare technology and the potential of AI to transform the industry, improving outcomes for patients and providers alike.
  • You embody Healthie's core values (Respect, Reliability, Resilience), bringing a collaborative, no-ego, mission-driven mindset to your work and interactions.
  • You are relentless in your focus on delivering exceptional results, maintaining technical excellence, and driving innovation in every project you undertake.


  • Bonus:
    • You are adept at translating complex AI concepts into practical applications, simplifying technical details for diverse stakeholders, and aligning AI initiatives with business goals and specializing in AI/ML technologies, developing and deploying production-grade AI systems at scale.


Details, details
  • This is a full-time, hybrid position within our NYC office.
  • U.S. work authorization is required, Healthie does not provide sponsorship.
  • The salary for this position is a base between $205,000 - $235,000.


Interview Process
  • Quick chat with someone from our Talent team (15 min)
  • Meet Chris, Hiring Manager (30 minutes)
  • Pair Coding Interview (two, 1 hour sessions)
  • Executive Interviews with:
  • Jonathan, VP, Engineering (30 minutes)
  • Cavan, CTO + cofounder (15 minutes)
  • Reference Checks


Learn more at gethealthie.com/careers.

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