[Remote] Staff Software Engineer at Linus Health

United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

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

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Digital Health, Healthcare, AI, NeuroscienceIndustries

Requirements

7+ years of software engineering experience with significant expertise in RESTful services and database design
4+ years building large-scale RESTful services including database design
Strong grasp of modern Java programming, tooling and ecosystems (Maven, JVM internals, advanced Java features, multi-threading, concurrency, memory management)
Deep understanding of the Spring ecosystem (Spring Boot, Spring Security), Microservices architecture, RESTful API design, and performance tuning
Familiarity with AI-assisted development workflows, and proven ability to accelerate development workflows through practical application
Proficiency in query performance optimization and transactional consistency
Strong communication skills—able to drive consensus, document decisions (ADRs, RFCs), and present tradeoffs clearly to technical and non-technical stakeholders
Strong preference for being based in EST or CST time zones

Responsibilities

Build and maintain RESTful services, ensuring performant, scalable, observable, maintainable solutions in collaboration with Software Architect
Lead by example with hands-on coding, code reviews, and architectural reviews, while also anticipating long-term challenges such as system performance, technical debt, and evolving technology stacks
Advance AI-assisted usage by championing best practices and practical applications for AI-assisted code generation ensuring speed gains are paired with validation, security, and reliability
Establish best practices for testing (unit, integration, snapshot, e2e), CI/CD pipelines, code quality, and observability in backend systems
Mentor and empower engineers across multiple teams, raising the bar through reviews, workshops, and shared documentation
Collaborate cross-functionally with Software Architect, Product, Design, Data Science/Medical, and Security to translate requirements into elegant, maintainable solutions

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

RESTful servicesbackend developmentcode reviewsarchitectural reviewsAI-assisted code generationunit testingintegration testinge2e testingCI/CD pipelinesobservabilityscalabilitymentoring

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What are the must-have skills for this Staff Software Engineer role?

Candidates need 7+ years of software engineering experience with expertise in RESTful services and database design, 4+ years building large-scale RESTful services, strong Java programming skills including Maven and JVM internals, deep knowledge of Spring ecosystem, microservices, and AI-assisted development workflows.

Is this position remote or does it require a specific location?

The role has a strong preference for candidates based in EST or CST time zones, but no specific office requirement is mentioned.

What is the salary or compensation for this position?

This information is not specified in the job description.

What does the company culture emphasize for this role?

The culture focuses on technical excellence, mentoring engineers through reviews, workshops, and documentation, and fostering growth and best practices within the team.

What makes a strong candidate for this Staff Software Engineer position?

A strong candidate combines deep technical expertise in Java, Spring, RESTful services, and AI workflows with leadership skills to mentor teams, influence architecture, and drive scalable solutions.

Linus Health

Digital platform for cognitive assessments

About Linus Health

Linus Health improves cognitive care by providing tools for the early detection of Alzheimer's and other forms of dementia using artificial intelligence. Their main product is a digital cognitive assessment platform that combines traditional assessments with AI-driven neurological analysis, allowing for efficient and scientifically validated early detection. Key features include quick iPad-based assessments, automated scoring, and personalized patient action plans. The company's goal is to change the prognosis for patients by enabling earlier and more accurate detection of cognitive impairment.

Waltham, MassachusettsHeadquarters

2019Year Founded

$63.1MTotal Funding

SERIES_BCompany Stage

AI & Machine Learning, Biotechnology, HealthcareIndustries

51-200Employees

Benefits

Health, dental, vision & life insurance

Unlimited PTO

Parental leave

401K with 6% match

Performance Bonus

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Work From Home Policy

Employee Referral Incentive program

Company Social Outings

Risks

Rapid AI advancements could increase competition from new cognitive assessment tool providers.

Integration challenges from acquiring Together Senior Health may disrupt operations and client relations.

Regulatory scrutiny on AI usability and transparency could impact Linus Health's digital platforms.

Differentiation

Linus Health uses AI to enhance traditional cognitive assessments for early dementia detection.

Their DCTclock is an AI-enhanced upgrade to the traditional clock drawing test.

The platform offers iPad-based assessments with automated scoring and multi-language support.

Upsides

Partnership with Brook Health simplifies cognitive care, enhancing patient and provider experience.

Acquisition of Together Senior Health adds virtual therapeutic solutions to Linus Health's offerings.

Collaboration with uMethod Health integrates personalized care planning into Linus Health's platform.

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