Staff Software Engineer at Hippocratic AI

Palo Alto, California, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Healthcare, Artificial IntelligenceIndustries

Requirements

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field
7+ years of experience in backend development with proficiency in languages like Python, Java, or Go
Strong understanding of SaaS and cloud orchestration software (Control Plane)
In-depth knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure) including Docker, Kubernetes, CI/CD, and cloud networking
Strong understanding of data security, privacy measures, and data modeling
Excellent communication skills and experience working collaboratively within cross-functional teams
Familiarity with cutting-edge LLM tools and frameworks such as Langchain (Preferred)
Previous experience in healthcare-related technologies or regulated data environments (Preferred)
Expertise in vector databases and retrieval systems optimized for high-performance AI/ML applications (Preferred)

Responsibilities

Architect, develop, and maintain scalable backend infrastructure to support high-performance healthcare AI applications
Collaborate with research scientists and ML engineers to build data pipelines that efficiently handle large-scale healthcare datasets
Develop and manage APIs and microservices for seamless data retrieval, processing, and model interaction
Implement advanced data security and privacy protocols to ensure robust patient data protection
Continuously monitor and enhance backend systems to maximize performance, reliability, and uptime
Work with product managers to translate healthcare needs into technical solutions that enhance patient outcomes
Mentor junior engineers, providing guidance on technical projects and fostering a culture of collaboration and innovation

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

Backend InfrastructureScalable SystemsGenerative AIData ProcessingHealthcare AISoftware Architecture

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

Is this role remote or onsite?

This is an onsite role requiring the team to be in the office five days a week in Palo Alto, CA.

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

Candidates must have a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science or related field, 7+ years of backend development experience with proficiency in Python, Java, or Go, strong understanding of SaaS and cloud orchestration software, and in-depth knowledge of cloud platforms like AWS, GCP, or Azure.

What is the salary or compensation for this position?

This information is not specified in the job description.

What is the company culture like at Hippocratic AI?

The company values in-person teamwork, believing the best ideas happen together, and fosters a collaborative environment with engineers, scientists, and healthcare professionals while emphasizing mentorship and innovation.

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

A strong candidate will have the must-have qualifications including 7+ years of backend experience in Python, Java, or Go, expertise in cloud platforms and SaaS, plus the ability to architect scalable infrastructure, collaborate across teams, and mentor juniors.