About the role
Ro is a direct-to-patient healthcare company with a mission of helping patients achieve their health goals by delivering the easiest, most effective care possible. Ro is the only company to offer nationwide telehealth, labs, and pharmacy services. This is enabled by Ro's vertically integrated platform that helps patients achieve their goals through a convenient, end-to-end healthcare experience spanning from diagnosis, to delivery of medication, to ongoing care. Since 2017, Ro has helped millions of patients in nearly every single county in the United States, including 99% of primary care deserts.
Ro is consistently recognized as a top workplace in Health Care, in New York, and for Women and Parents—earning more than 20 honors from Fortune, Great Place to Work, and PEOPLE since 2021. In 2025 alone, we ranked top 5 among medium workplaces in Health Care and New York, and top 50 nationwide.
The Role
We are looking for a Staff Software Engineer to join the team at Ro. In this role, you will operate as a technical leader, mentor, and architect — helping shape the future of our platform and driving the delivery of systems that directly impact patients and providers.
You will partner closely with other engineers, product managers, designers, and cross-functional leads to define and deliver technical roadmaps that balance immediate product needs with long-term technical stability, scalability, and maintainability. As a Staff Engineer, you will not only design and build robust distributed systems but also mentor engineers, influence engineering culture, and play a key role in technical decision-making.
If you thrive in complex problem spaces, enjoy shaping technical direction at scale, and are motivated by the opportunity to improve healthcare through technology, we’d love to hear from you.
Aplyr's read
Ro is redefining healthcare access through telehealth, attracting professionals passionate about tech-driven patient care and operational efficiency.
What's promising
- •Ro offers innovative telehealth services, expanding access to healthcare.
- •The company is rapidly growing, with diverse roles in tech, pharmacy, and clinical operations.
- •Ro emphasizes affordability and accessibility in healthcare, aligning with consumer needs.
What to watch
- •The telehealth market is competitive, with many players vying for dominance.
- •Regulatory changes in healthcare could impact Ro's business model.
- •Dependence on virtual services may limit patient engagement and satisfaction.
Why Ro
- •Ro integrates telehealth with direct-to-consumer prescription delivery.
- •The company employs a wide range of roles, from tech to pharmacy, under one roof.
- •Ro's mission-driven approach focuses on empowering individuals with affordable healthcare solutions.
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About Ro
Ro is a healthcare technology company that provides telehealth services and prescription medications directly to consumers. Their mission is to empower people to take control of their health through accessible and affordable healthcare solutions.
