Staff Software Engineer, Backend at Ro

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

HealthcareIndustries

Requirements

7 - 10+ years of software engineering experience
Experience architecting, designing, and building scalable web applications and distributed systems
Proficiency with Python, relational databases, and frameworks like FastAPI or Django
Hands-on experience in metrics instrumentation and data-driven performance tuning leveraging tools like Datadog and Ro’s load testing infrastructure
Proven track record of scaling complex, data-intensive backend systems through rapid growth (ideally in a mid-to-late stage startup environment), ensuring high performance and availability
Deep understanding of distributed systems (data consistency, communication patterns, and service boundaries) backed by hands-on experience building and maintaining data-intensive production systems
Strong sense of ownership, with the ability to understand and break down complex problem spaces into technical roadmaps
Demonstrated ability to collaborate with other engineers and cross-functional partners to create the best possible products

Responsibilities

Design and build scalable, reliable, and resilient distributed services using Python and FastAPI
Operate as an owner and technical leader within your team's domain and proactively assess and improve system performance and reliability
Drive engineering excellence through best practices in testing, monitoring, observability, and performance optimization
Actively contribute to building the team’s architectural vision and technical roadmap
Collaborate on code reviews and technical design documents to ensure the consistent application of best practices across relevant domains
Lead cross-functional technical efforts — collaborating closely with product managers, designers, and engineers from adjacent teams to ensure alignment and technical integrity across boundaries
Participate in on-call rotations to ensure reliability of production systems

Skills

Python

FastAPI

Distributed Systems

Backend Services

API Design

Ro

Online platform for telemedicine services

About Ro

Ro.co offers an online platform for healthcare services, focusing on adults who want to manage their health from home. The platform allows patients to consult with healthcare providers, receive diagnoses, and get treatment recommendations without needing to visit a clinic. Users complete an online visit where they detail their symptoms and health history, which is then reviewed by a US-licensed healthcare professional who provides personalized treatment recommendations. If necessary, prescriptions are shipped directly to the patient in discreet packaging with free shipping. Ro.co prioritizes privacy and security, ensuring compliance with privacy laws and implementing measures to protect user data. Unlike many competitors, Ro.co provides a seamless end-to-end healthcare experience, making it easier for patients to access the care they need from the comfort of their homes.

New York City, New YorkHeadquarters

2017Year Founded

$998.1MTotal Funding

LATE_VCCompany Stage

Consumer Software, HealthcareIndustries

1,001-5,000Employees