Philo

Staff Software Engineer, Fufillment

Remote

$175,000 – $185,000Compensation
Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Health-tech, PharmacyIndustries

Company Overview

Founded in 2015, PHIL is a Series D health-tech startup that is building a platform that interfaces between doctors, pharmacies, and patients to streamline the process of patients receiving prescriptions. This is a complex, archaic industry, and we've set out to change that.

Phil’s B2B2C platform provides an end-to-end prescription management and delivery service. Our robust platform connects patients, prescribers, pharmacies, and manufacturers, enabling easy and affordable access to medicine. Through its digital stakeholder experiences, patient access services, market access solutions, and distribution models, pharma manufacturers can deliver affordable and timely therapy access to patients, resulting in more patients staying on their treatment plans longer. Consequently, pharma manufacturers are enabled for more innovation.

The team at Phil is a group of like-minded individuals from varying backgrounds, passionate about creating a new and innovative healthcare platform that is focused on patient experience and overall human wellbeing. Ready to join our team of mission-driven, analytical, and passionate people? Keep reading!

Position Overview

Phil are looking for a Staff Software Engineer to drive the development and evolution of scalable, reliable, and error-resilient architecture for PHIL’s Pharmacy Platform. In this role, you will lead the design and implementation of robust systems that ensure seamless integration across patient, prescriber, and pharmacy networks. As a key leader reporting to Senior Engineering Manager, Fulfillment, you will focus on building platforms that prioritize scalability, quality and exceptional performance to support both internal and external stakeholders.

Responsibilities

  • Architect and implement scalable, high-performance backend systems for PHIL’s Pharmacy Platform, ensuring minimal processing errors and downtime.
  • Design and manage complex rule-based workflows to support pharmacy operations, compliance, and patient engagement.
  • Develop robust APIs and services that ensure seamless communication between patients, prescribers, pharmacies, and internal stakeholders.
  • Develop fault-tolerant systems and monitoring frameworks to identify and mitigate errors proactively.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including product managers, data analysts, and stakeholders, to align technical solutions with business objectives.
  • Deeply understand the prescription processing platform end to end and identify opportunities for simplification or alternate approaches to solve business requirements
  • Understand and enhance the design of data pipelines to process and transform large-scale pharmacy and patient data with high reliability and accuracy.
  • Establish coding and design best practices to minimize bugs, reduce processing errors, and enhance maintainability.
  • Mentor and lead a team of engineers, fostering a culture of accountability, innovation, and collaboration.
  • Integrate systems and workflows with existing tools, including CRM, inventory management, and patient engagement systems.
  • Support wholesale operations, including maintaining EDI capabilities and inventory systems.
  • Document platform architecture, processes, and workflows to ensure knowledge sharing and long-term maintainability.
  • Build automation test suite to increase quality and velocity of releases.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science or a related field (or equivalent experience).
  • 10+ years of software engineering experience, including building and scaling large systems.
  • Experience in the health-tech domain is a plus.
  • Strong expertise in designing scalable architectures that can handle large volumes of data with minimal errors.
  • Proficiency in Golang and Python, with a solid understanding of building APIs and backend services.
  • Experience with databases such as PostgresDB, MongoDB, or equivalent systems.
  • Expertise in developing monitoring and alerting systems.

Employment Details

  • Salary: $175K - $185K
  • Location Type: Remote
  • Employment Type: FullTime

Skills

Backend Systems
Architecture
Scalability
High-performance
Error-resilient
System Design
Integration

Philo

Subscription-based streaming service for TV channels

About Philo

Philo offers a streaming service that gives users access to over 60 popular TV channels, such as A&E, AMC, and Comedy Central. It operates as an alternative to traditional cable subscriptions, allowing consumers to enjoy a variety of entertainment options without the high costs associated with cable. Users can subscribe to Philo on a monthly basis, and the service includes features like unlimited DVR, enabling them to record shows and watch them later. Philo can be accessed on multiple devices, making it convenient for users to watch their favorite programs anywhere. The company aims to provide a cost-effective and flexible viewing experience, appealing to those looking for a simpler way to enjoy television.

San Francisco, CaliforniaHeadquarters
2011Year Founded
$151.5MTotal Funding
SERIES_DCompany Stage
Consumer Software, EntertainmentIndustries
51-200Employees

Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Retirement Plan
401(k) Company Match
Flexible Work Hours
Paid Vacation
Paid Sick Leave
Paid Holidays
Parental Leave
Unlimited Paid Time Off
Family Planning Benefits
Fertility Treatment Support
Professional Development Budget
Conference Attendance Budget
Home Office Stipend
Phone/Internet Stipend
Wellness Program
Gym Membership
Commuter Benefits
Employee Discounts
Company Social Events

Risks

Rising content acquisition costs may challenge Philo's low-cost subscription model.
Increased competition from services like Peacock and HBO Max threatens Philo's market share.
Dependence on third-party platforms like Vizio could limit Philo's app availability.

Differentiation

Philo offers a cost-effective alternative to traditional cable with over 60 channels.
The service includes unlimited DVR and multi-device streaming, enhancing user flexibility.
Philo's focus on entertainment channels caters to niche content demand.

Upsides

Philo's partnership with Dish Media expands its addressable advertising reach to over 1 million households.
The addition of new channels like Me TV Plus aligns with growing interest in niche content.
Philo's launch on Vizio smart TVs taps into the 80% smart TV household market.

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