Founding Engineer (NYC) - Pom Health at Pear VC

New York, New York, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Healthcare, HealthtechIndustries

Requirements

4+ years of backend-heavy or fullstack software engineering experience (open to varying YoE/seniority)
Excited to help scale an early-stage startup, including building a high-performance, patient-centric, and team-first culture
Have built and launched early-stage products — ideally in a startup environment
Self-starter — excited to get in the weeds and proactively take on important problems for the business
Care deeply about user experience and product quality (e.g., open to doing user interviews, helping define requirements)
Passionate about increasing the role of food and nutrition in the US healthcare system
Based in the NYC metro area (Tuesdays and Thursdays in-office required)

Responsibilities

Help build the core product: engine and platform combining high-touch nutrition therapy with AI coaching and delightful food content, guiding patients through bite-sized changes
Integrate seamlessly into clinical pathways: work on integrations making Pom accessible at the point-of-care at practices and hospitals
Prepare to scale reliably: make foundational technical decisions allowing nimble experimentation and scaling
Set the tone for the engineering team: build a high-caliber, humble, team-oriented, and mission-driven technology org
Work closely with founders and early team as a co-architect shaping product, platform, and team culture

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

AIPlatform EngineeringSoftware DevelopmentFull-Stack DevelopmentProduct Engineering

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What is the salary for the Founding Engineer position?

This information is not specified in the job description.

Is this role remote or hybrid, and where is it located?

The role is hybrid and based in NYC.

What experience and skills are required for this Founding Engineer role?

Candidates should have 4+ years of backend-heavy or fullstack software engineering experience, experience building and launching early-stage products ideally in a startup, and be a self-starter excited to tackle important problems.

What is the company culture like at Pom Health?

Pom Health has a multi-disciplinary, mission-obsessed team of clinicians, technologists, and operators focused on making a difference; they aim to build a high-caliber, humble, team-oriented, and mission-driven engineering team.

What makes a strong candidate for this Founding Engineer role?

Strong candidates have 4+ years of backend or fullstack experience, startup product launch experience, excitement to scale an early-stage startup, and a self-starter mindset with deep care for user experience.

Pear VC

Venture capital firm for early-stage startups

About Pear VC

Pear VC specializes in providing venture capital for pre-seed and seed stage investments. The firm collaborates with founders to transform innovative ideas into successful companies across various sectors, including AI, healthcare, fintech, and more. Their investment strategy focuses on early-stage startups, offering not just financial support but also expertise and a strong network to help these businesses grow. Pear VC distinguishes itself from competitors through its hands-on approach, providing strategic advice and operational assistance to ensure startups remain agile and focused on their customers. The goal of Pear VC is to guide startups through their early development phases, helping them achieve significant growth and success.

San Francisco, CaliforniaHeadquarters

2013Year Founded

$2,738.4MTotal Funding

UNKNOWNCompany Stage

Venture Capital, Fintech, AI & Machine LearningIndustries

51-200Employees