Sidecar Health

Senior Full Stack Engineer, LLM Integrations

Remote

Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Health Insurance, Artificial Intelligence, Software DevelopmentIndustries

Position Overview

  • Location Type: Remote
  • Employment Type: Full-time
  • Salary: Competitive salary, bonus opportunity, and equity package (details not provided)

Sidecar Health is redefining health insurance. Our mission is to make excellent healthcare affordable and attainable for everyone. We're looking for a Senior Full Stack Engineer to build modern, intelligent applications leveraging AI-powered tools. This role is ideal for engineers who enjoy building end-to-end applications, experimenting with generative tech, and owning systems from prototype to production.

Responsibilities

  • Build scalable, full-stack applications using Next.js, TypeScript, and AWS Serverless (Lambda, API Gateway, DynamoDB, etc.).
  • Integrate with LLM APIs and implement embeddings using vector databases.
  • Develop AI-powered product features using RAG architecture, function calling, and conversation memory.
  • Design and optimize prompt engineering for reliability and safety.
  • Collaborate closely with product and design to prototype and ship impactful solutions quickly.

Requirements

  • Experience: 5+ years of software development experience, with deep knowledge of JavaScript/TypeScript.
  • AWS Serverless: Experience with AWS Serverless development (e.g., Lambda, DynamoDB, SQS).
  • LLM/AI APIs: Experience integrating LLM/AI APIs (e.g., OpenAI, Anthropic, etc.).
  • Next.js: Experience with Next.js.
  • AI Concepts: Understanding of key AI concepts, including:
    • Temperature tuning
    • Embeddings and vector search
    • Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG)
    • Conversation memory management
    • Function calling and chaining
    • Prompt engineering techniques
  • Full-Stack Development: Experience building and deploying full-stack applications.

Nice to Have

  • Prior experience working on AI/LLM-integrated products.
  • Familiarity with tools like Pinecone, Weaviate, or LangChain.
  • Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure-as-code.

Benefits

  • Competitive salary, bonus opportunity, and equity package.
  • Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits.
  • A 401k retirement plan.
  • Paid vacation and company holidays.
  • Opportunity to make an impact at a rapidly growing mission-driven company transforming healthcare in the U.S.

Company Information

Sidecar Health adopts a market-based approach to healthcare.

Skills

JavaScript
TypeScript
Next.js
AWS Serverless (Lambda, API Gateway, DynamoDB, SQS)
LLM/AI APIs (OpenAI, Anthropic, etc.)
Embeddings
Vector search
Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG)
Conversation memory management
Function calling and chaining
Prompt engineering

Sidecar Health

Affordable health insurance with price transparency

About Sidecar Health

Sidecar Health provides health insurance plans that focus on affordability and transparency, including options compliant with the Affordable Care Act (ACA). The company allows members to see average cash prices for medical services upfront, helping them make informed decisions and avoid unexpected costs. Revenue is generated through member premiums, which cover medical expenses, while also benefiting from the difference between negotiated cash prices and premiums. Sidecar Health's goal is to empower members to take control of their healthcare expenses with straightforward and cost-effective insurance options.

El Segundo, CaliforniaHeadquarters
2018Year Founded
$319.1MTotal Funding
SERIES_DCompany Stage
Financial Services, HealthcareIndustries
201-500Employees

Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Retirement Plan
Paid Vacation
Paid Holidays
Stock Options
Company Equity

Risks

Increased competition from similar insurtech companies may erode market share.
Regulatory scrutiny on cash pay models could pose compliance challenges.
Economic downturns might reduce consumer spending on health insurance premiums.

Differentiation

Sidecar Health offers transparent pricing, empowering members with upfront healthcare cost information.
The company provides customizable plans, aligning with individual coverage needs and budgets.
Partnerships with institutions like Ohio State University enhance their fixed-price care model.

Upsides

Recent $165M Series D funding supports expansion and innovation in health insurance.
Partnership with Mark Cuban Cost Plus Drug Company lowers prescription drug costs for members.
ACA-compliant product line expansion increases market reach and consumer options.

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