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Software Engineer

Recruiting From Scratch
Full-time
On-site
San Francisco, New York, United States
$125,000,260,000 - $125,000,260,000 USD yearly
Software / Technology / IT
Who is Recruiting from Scratch: 
Recruiting from Scratch is a specialized talent firm dedicated to helping companies build exceptional teams. We partner closely with our clients to deeply understand their needs, then connect them with top-tier candidates who are not only highly skilled but also the right fit for the company’s culture and vision. Our mission is simple: place the best people in the right roles to drive long-term success for both clients and candidates.
 
 

Title of Role: Full-Stack Software Engineer (Backend-Leaning)
Location: New York, NY (Hybrid – 4 days onsite)
Company Stage of Funding: Series A (High-Growth Venture-Backed Startup)
Office Type: Hybrid (Primarily Onsite)
Salary: $125,000 – $260,000 + Competitive Equity

Company Description

Our client is a rapidly scaling, venture-backed healthcare technology startup transforming how medical reviews are conducted across the U.S. They build AI-driven platforms that empower clinicians and healthcare organizations to deliver safer, higher-quality, and compliant patient care. Their software is already used by hundreds of thousands of providers nationwide, and they continue to evolve quickly as they expand their platform and customer base.

This is an opportunity to join a high-velocity engineering team where your work will directly influence how life-changing healthcare decisions are made in real time.

What You Will Do

  • Partner closely with Product and cross-functional teams to translate complex business requirements into scalable technical solutions.

  • Design and build systems end-to-end—spanning backend services, data pipelines, and user-facing components.

  • Ship high-quality features at speed while maintaining clean, maintainable, and well-tested code.

  • Contribute to architectural discussions and help shape engineering best practices as the team scales.

  • Collaborate in a fast-moving, high-ownership environment where your work has immediate impact.

  • (For Senior Candidates) Mentor junior engineers through code reviews, design guidance, and technical leadership.

Ideal Candidate Background

  • Proven experience in a fast-paced startup environment (early or growth stage preferred).

  • Strong proficiency with Python, TypeScript, and AWS infrastructure.

  • Experience designing and building production-grade systems end-to-end.

  • Strong communication skills and the ability to work closely with cross-functional partners.

  • Ability to thrive in a high-velocity environment with evolving priorities.

  • Interest in or exposure to healthcare, life sciences, or regulated industries (preferred but not required).

Preferred Qualifications

  • Background working with or adjacent to healthcare, life sciences, or compliance-driven applications.

  • Familiarity with modern ML or NLP concepts.

  • Experience building scalable distributed systems.

  • Prior experience mentoring engineers or leading major technical initiatives.

  • Experience contributing to both backend and frontend systems in a full-stack capacity.

Compensation, Benefits & Other Details

  • Base Salary: $125,000 – $260,000, depending on level and experience.

  • Equity: Competitive equity packages available.

  • Work Environment: Hybrid schedule with 4 days per week onsite in New York City.

  • Employment Type: Full-time.

  • Headcount: Hiring multiple engineers across levels (SWE I, SWE II, Senior SWE).

  • Visa Sponsorship: Not available at this time.

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