Remote Staff Software Engineer

Summary

Join Counterpart Health as a Staff Software Engineer and contribute to transforming healthcare with innovative primary care tools. As a key member of the engineering team, you will set technical standards, drive directions, and lead in defining development practices. You will work closely with engineers, data scientists, healthcare professionals, and product managers to build systems that improve patient outcomes.

Requirements

• 8+ years of experience with functional or imperative programming languages — e.g., Python, Ruby, Go, C, or Java
• Proficient in working with a wide variety of databases, including SQL, NoSQL, distributed databases, and other relevant technologies
• Approach building and maintaining systems with maturity and rigor
• Able to work in different technical systems and concerns
• Have both built and refactored complex (often distributed) systems
• Comfortable with RESTful APIs and understanding of API design principles
• Familiar with troubleshoot and debug complex web applications and bottlenecks
• Strong understanding of security best practices in web development, including knowledge of common vulnerabilities and mitigation techniques
• Demonstrate the ability to influence downwards and upwards, and to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams

Responsibilities

• Setting technical standards and driving technical directions for the engineering team
• Commit to simplifying the complexities of healthcare by building systems that multiply human efforts
• Introduce new tools and technologies to solve problems and move our goals forward
• Lead the team in defining and maintaining development practices that let us iterate quickly while maintaining quality — including writing tests and documenting key implementations
• Work with Product Managers and operational staff to conceptualize new features with minimal oversight
• Provide technical leadership and guidance for the engineering team

Benefits

• Financial Well-Being: Our commitment to attracting and retaining top talent begins with a competitive base salary and equity opportunities. Additionally, we offer a performance-based bonus program and regular compensation reviews to recognize and reward exceptional contributions
• Physical Well-Being: We prioritize the health and well-being of our employees and their families by offering comprehensive group medical coverage that include coverage for hospitalization, outpatient care, optical services, and dental benefits. We also offer a fitness and health reimbursement program designed to encourage and support an active and healthy lifestyle
• Mental Well-Being: We understand the importance of mental health in fostering productivity and maintaining work-life balance. To support this, we offer initiatives such as No-Meeting Mondays, company holidays, access to mental health resources, and a generous annual leave policy
• Professional Development: We are committed to developing our talent professionally. We offer learning programs, mentorship, professional development funding, and regular performance feedback and reviews