About the role

SmarterDx, a Smarter Technologies company, builds clinical AI that is transforming how hospitals translate care into payment. Founded by physicians in 2020, our platform connects clinical context with revenue intelligence, helping health systems recover millions in missed revenue, improve quality scores, and appeal every denial. Become a Smartian and help optimize the way the healthcare system works for everyone. Learn more at smarterdx.com/careers.

Role

We are looking for a backend-oriented Senior Software Engineer to help us advance our clinical AI by designing and building core systems that handle, process, and analyze clinical data at scale. The ideal candidate for this role has a track record of delivering complex features in incrementally valuable releases and with a high bar for quality. While this role focuses on backend systems, strong candidates are able to deliver across the stack.

**This role is fully remote within the US**

What You’ll Do

Design, build and launch new backend services, capabilities and improve the overall quality of SmarterDx’s apps
Collaborate across disciplines to understand our users and iterate on new ideas
Protect patients’ privacy and security through secure coding practices
Research and advocate for improved techniques, processes, and designs within the team
Support SmarterDx’s apps in production

What You Bring

5+ years of development experience with a focus on backend and cloud-based solutions
Expertise in Python
Experience working with Postgres or a similar relational database
Experience building cloud-native distributed systems and working with event-driven architectures
Experience working with data scientists to plan, build, and iterate on deliverables
Experience working in a security-conscious environment
Excellent communication and team collaboration skills
Bachelor’s or Master’s in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience

Nice To Haves

Experience at a scale-up, or rapid growth, technology company
Experience in the health tech domain, particularly in hospital billing systems
Experience working with Kubernetes
Experience working with Airflow and tools that handle ELT pipelines
Experience with Snowflake and dbt
Experience with full stack ownership and development (Javascript/React)

Our Stack

Python, React, Kubernetes, Postgres, AWS, Terraform, ElasticSearch/OpenSearch, Airflow, Snowflake

Compensation

$190K to $230K base salary

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Benefits

Medical, Dental & Vision – Comprehensive plans with leading insurance providers, covering 75% of your premiums, depending on the plan.
Paid Parental Leave – Generous paid leave to support families through birth or adoption: Up to 12 weeks for parents.
Remote-First Team – Work from anywhere in the U.S.
Unlimited PTO & 10 Holidays – So you can relax and recharge.
401(k) with Traditional & Roth Options – Tax-advantaged retirement savings through Fidelity with a 4% match.
Minimal Bureaucracy – A fast-moving, high-impact environment where you can focus on what matters.
Incredible Teammates! – Work alongside smart, supportive, and mission-driven colleagues.

Skills & Tags

react python java javascript aws kubernetes ai backend

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