Virta Health

Senior Software Engineer II

Remote

$192,000 – $248,000Compensation
Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Healthcare, HealthTechIndustries

Requirements

Candidates should possess a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related field, and have at least 5 years of experience as a Software Engineer, with a strong focus on building and scaling data-driven platforms. Experience with API design and development, event-driven architectures, and modern data technologies is essential. Familiarity with AI tools and techniques is highly desirable, along with a proven ability to modernize legacy systems and implement Lean principles.

Responsibilities

The Senior Software Engineer II will design and implement core components of Virta’s data exchange and engagement platform, leading technical discovery and delivery of high-impact projects across use cases like Coverage Eligibility and Member Marketing. They will modernize legacy systems, transition to API- and event-driven architectures, leverage AI tools to streamline workflows and enhance data quality, and own systems end-to-end, identifying opportunities for improvement and ensuring platform performance and partner experience. Additionally, they will collaborate closely with product, data, and external partners, applying Lean Principles and an experiment mindset to drive progress through rapid iterations, and contribute meaningfully to production code while identifying and proposing experiments or improvements.

Skills

API
AI
Data Quality
Automation
Data Engagement
Healthcare Data
SQL
Observability

Virta Health

Reverses type 2 diabetes through personalized care

About Virta Health

Virta Health focuses on reversing type 2 diabetes through a combination of personalized nutrition, continuous remote care, and behavioral science. Their treatment is designed for individuals diagnosed with type 2 diabetes, healthcare providers, and enterprise partners like employers and health plans. Unlike many competitors, Virta Health operates on a performance-based model, meaning they only receive payment if they achieve successful outcomes for their patients. This aligns their financial incentives with patient health improvements. The company's goal is to reverse type 2 diabetes in 100 million people, making their approach not just about managing diabetes but actively working towards its reversal.

Key Metrics

Denver, ColoradoHeadquarters
2014Year Founded
$362.8MTotal Funding
SERIES_ECompany Stage
Biotechnology, HealthcareIndustries
501-1,000Employees

Benefits

Remote-first work environment
Flexible work hours & time off policy
Health insurance
Paid parental leave
Free Virta treatment & family discount
Internet, home office, learning & development stipends
Employee resource groups
401K & ROTH contribution

Risks

Increased competition in diabetes reversal could threaten Virta's market share.
Rising popularity of GLP-1 medications may divert clients from Virta's approach.
Regulatory changes in GLP-1 prescriptions could impact Virta's business model.

Differentiation

Virta Health offers a medication-free approach to reversing type 2 diabetes.
Their performance-based model aligns financial incentives with patient outcomes.
Virta's continuous remote care platform provides personalized nutrition and behavioral support.

Upsides

Virta Health has achieved over $100M in annualized revenue with sustainable weight loss solutions.
Partnerships with major payers like U-Haul enhance Virta's market reach and credibility.
Growing skepticism about GLP-1 medications boosts demand for Virta's alternative treatments.

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