Senior Backend Software Engineer - Data Infrastructure Los Angeles, or San Fran

Senior Backend Software Engineer - Data Infrastructure

We are seeking a Senior Backend Software Engineer - Data Infrastructure to play a leading role in building our products. You will be responsible for designing and developing critical backend services and driving them end-to-end through the full product lifecycle.

In addition to core service development, you will help lay the foundation of our data infrastructure, building reliable services and integrations that make structured data accessible, scalable, and performant.

We expect our senior engineers to be true technical leaders by driving architectural decisions, mentoring teammates, and leading major projects that help set the bar for engineering excellence.

Our Tech Stack:

• Frontend:
  Type Script, React, Tiptap
• Backend:
  Python (FastAPI, Flask), Postgre
  
  SQL, Redis, Celery
• Infrastructure & Dev Ops:
  Docker, Kubernetes, AWS (SQS, SNS), Git Lab CI/CD
• APIs & AI:
  OpenAPI, OpenAI (GPT models)

Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with product and design team members to design medium to large projects
• Own medium to large backend services and drive improvements
• Drive backend development practices, patterns, and processes
• Mentor and review code from less experienced developers
• Maintain and improve the quality of the codebase and tooling
• Participate in operational activities supporting product areas
• Contribute as necessary across the stack

Qualifications:

• BS in Computer Science
• 6+ years of experience with software development
• Proficient in Python
• Able to participate in on-call operational support
• Able to travel up to 4 weeks a year

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with k8s, AWS services, OpenAI services
• Familiarity with data tooling
• Experience working on a mature enterprise SaaS technology product
• Exposure to startup and/or high growth environments
• Experience working with health technology
• Strong verbal and written communication skills

Hybrid Work | Location | Work Authorization:

• Authorized to work in the US without visa sponsorship
• Within the New York City, Los Angeles, or San Francisco metro areas
• Expected to be in the office on Tuesdays and Thursdays
• Relocation assistance provided
• Hybrid employees have the flexibility to work from locations outside of their home office

Comp | Perks | Benefits:

• Eligible for equity
• 99% employer paid health benefits
• 18 PTO days/yr + 1 week holiday break
• Annual $750 learning & development stipend
• Company-sponsored team retreat + social events
• A sabbatical program

Our mission is to bring world-class healthcare to everyone. Regard is the world’s first comprehensive, automated diagnosis tool.

Equal Opportunity & Inclusive Workplace Statement:
Regard is proud to be an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, creed, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, alienage or citizenship status, age, disability or handicap, sex, gender identity, marital status, familial status, veteran status, sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.