About AKASA
Our mission is to enable human health. AKASA is the leading developer of AI for healthcare operations. Founded in 2019, AKASA has raised $85M in funding. Our founding team includes Silicon Valley leaders who have founded or been founding team members of multiple companies with successful exits. Our investors include Andreessen Horowitz, BOND, and Costanoa Ventures, among others. Recognized in 2021 among Top 150 “Most Innovative Digital Health Startups” by CB Insights, Top 75 “Best Places to Work” by Modern Healthcare, Certified as a “Great Place to Work” two years in a row, and ranked #34 of Top 100 Healthcare Companies in 2021 by The Healthcare Technology Report.
Learn more at www.AKASA.com. We are building the future of healthcare with AI. Everyone is welcome — as an inclusive workplace, our employees are comfortable bringing their authentic selves to work. Join us.
About the Role
As a remote Sr. Software Engineer on the Core Platform team, you will work closely with the product, design, and machine learning teams to design and build services, APIs, and tools that support our internal applications and external SaaS products. For example, where several SaaS products have common requirements, the team might build a microservice that provides that common functionality.You will integrate early, demo often, and incorporate feedback from internal and external users to iteratively build and land features so that they truly solve problems for our customers.
You will use automated testing with a pragmatic approach to deliver robust and flexible solutions that can grow and change rapidly as AKASA expands. You will be expected to come up with creative solutions, share your experience with the team, communicate complex technical concepts to less technical users, help mentor junior team members, and work together to shape the platform architecture.
What You'll Do
- Partner closely with our product, design, and machine learning teams
- Design, build, and maintain shared APIs, tools, services, and applications
- Lead and participate in design discussions, planning sessions, and code reviews.
- Debug issues and support customers
- Mentor junior engineers on the team
- Work with team members to shape AKASA’s platform architecture
Skills & Qualifications
- Bachelor of Science in Computer Science/Software Engineering or related field.
- 5+ years of professional experience using Python, Go, Java, or similar
- Proven track record with distributed systems.
- Solid foundation in platform services or distributed systems development
Nice to haves
- Familiarity with FastAPI, SQLAlchemy, Postgres.
- Proficiency in Docker, Kubernetes, AWS.
- CI/CD experience with GitHub Actions.
- Firm grasp of system design principles.
- Knowledge of AI/ML, particularly generative AI.
- Experience in managing critical incidents in production environments.
What We Offer
- Unlimited paid time off (PTO)
- Expansive coverage for health, dental, and vision
- Employer contribution to Health Savings Accounts (HSA)
- Generous parent leave policy
- Full employee coverage for life insurance
- Company-paid holidays
- 401(K) plan
Compensation
- Based on market data and other factors, the salary range for this position is $160,000-$220,000 + Equity. However, a salary higher or lower than this range may be appropriate for a candidate whose qualifications differ meaningfully from those listed in the job description.
The above represents the expected salary range for this job requisition. Ultimately, in determining your pay, we'll consider your location, experience, and other job-related factors.
We’re committed to doing the best work of our lives, together. Come see if we're the right team for you.AKASA is a proud equal opportunity employer and we believe that a diverse and inclusive workforce is an imperative. We welcome people of different backgrounds, genders, races, ethnicities, abilities, sexual orientations, and perspectives, just to name a few. We do not discriminate based upon any protected class and we encourage candidates of all identities and backgrounds to apply. AKASA considers qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories in accordance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.AKASA is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities in our recruiting process.
If you need any assistance or accommodations due to a disability, please let us know at recruiting@akasa.com.Apply for this job
