Senior Staff Software Engineer - Claims Engine

Summary

Join Grow Therapy's Claims Engine team as a Software Engineer and play a key role in developing and improving our core billing systems. You will design and build scalable, reliable backend systems, write high-quality code, conduct code reviews, and drive architectural decisions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to shape long-term tech strategy and proactively address system reliability risks. This remote-friendly position offers a competitive salary and the opportunity to make a significant impact in mental healthcare. The ideal candidate possesses 6+ years of backend engineering experience, strong expertise in backend languages (Python preferred), and a systems-thinking approach. Grow Therapy offers a comprehensive benefits package.

Requirements

• 6+ years of backend engineering experience - You’ve led development of production systems end-to-end and can drive projects with minimal oversight
• Systems thinker - You design for performance, reliability, and maintainability, and know how to evolve complex systems without losing stability
• Technical depth - You bring strong expertise in backend languages (Python preferred), data modeling, and service architecture in distributed environments
• Execution-oriented - You know how to scope, build, and ship impactful solutions, balancing speed with technical rigor
• Comfort with ambiguity - You thrive in dynamic environments and are skilled at turning loosely defined problems into clear technical direction

Responsibilities

• Design and evolve scalable, reliable backend systems that support high availability and performance across critical product workflows
• Write high-quality, maintainable code in production systems, balancing speed and rigor to deliver impact in a fast-paced environment
• Conduct thoughtful code reviews and technical mentorship, raising the bar for engineering excellence across the team and beyond
• Drive architectural decisions and lead cross-team technical initiatives, partnering closely with product, infra, and leadership to shape the long-term tech strategy
• Proactively identify and resolve system reliability risks, owning uptime, observability, and performance as first-class engineering concerns

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Billing, Revenue Cycle Management, and/or Health Insurance Systems
• Python Experience
• Interesting side projects!

Benefits

• Comprehensive health insurance plans, including dental and vision
• Flexible working hours
• Flexible Time Off
• Company-wide winter break
• Mental health mornings (2 hours each week)
• Wellness Stipend
• In-office meals and snacks
• Continuous learning opportunities
• Competitive salary