Senior Software Engineer, Backend

Job Description

In a world where healthcare can feel like a maze of bureaucracy and frustration, Mochi Health offers a refreshing oasis. We're not just another telehealth clinic – we're on a mission to rewrite the script on healthcare, starting with the most overlooked areas of medicine. With a dream team of top-tier providers, a commitment to evidence-based practices, and a flair for efficient design, we're reshaping the landscape of patient care across the US.

As a rapidly growing telehealth obesity clinic, our goal is to make weight management accessible and affordable for everyone. Founded by the visionary Dr. Myra Ahmad and supported by a team of exceptional founders and medical professionals, we aim to deliver holistic, patient-centered care that truly makes a difference. As our team expands rapidly, we're proud to call San Francisco our home.

Ready to join a team that's changing the game in healthcare? Come be a part of something big at Mochi Health!

As a Senior Backend Engineer at Mochi Health, you'll be at the heart of our mission to revolutionize personalized healthcare experiences. You'll lead the development and maintenance of our core systems, ensuring scalability, security, and reliability. Collaborating closely with our product and engineering teams, you'll design and implement robust backend solutions that power our platform.

• Collaborate with talented engineers to design and develop our backend services, data processing pipelines, and interfaces, driving innovation and efficiency
• Develop user-facing features on the backend to optimize performance and reliability, enhancing the overall user experience
• Elevate Mochi's backend systems, including the patient record database, high web hook traffic management, third-party integrations, patient scheduling and provider management software, and distributed systems architecture, ensuring they meet the highest standards
• Mentor junior engineers, providing guidance and support, and participate in code reviews to maintain a culture of engineering excellence
• Drive technical decisions and contribute to the strategic direction of our product, shaping its future as we expand and grow

• You hold a BS in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or you have equivalent work experience
• You bring 5+ years of experience in backend development, demonstrating a deep understanding of backend technologies and best practices
• Your expertise includes proficiency in Type Script/JavaScript & Node.js, showcasing your ability to deliver high-quality, scalable code
• You have a solid foundation in cloud services, preferably AWS, and container orchestration tools like Kubernetes, enabling you to architect and manage complex systems
• You have a proven track record of building products and features from scratch to deployment, showcasing your ability to innovate and deliver results
• You excel in fixing issues and improving performance and maintainability in a codebase at scale, demonstrating your commitment to excellence
• Your communication skills are exceptional, both written and verbal, enabling you to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams
• You thrive in a fast-paced, small team environment, where you can make a significant impact and drive meaningful change
• Excited about working in‑person with our team in San Francisco

• Previous experience working on healthcare-related software or a passion for improving healthcare systems

• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• 401k with Company matching
• 24 days of PTO and 14 paid company holidays
• Generous tech stipend
• Team lunches to facilitate bonding and connection
• Emphasis on Wellness:
  Group activities, mindfulness exercises, physical exercise
• Frequent office hangouts and meetups outside of work

Join Us at Mochi Health!

If you're here, chances are you share our passion for transforming the connection between providers and patients to explore evidence-based weight loss strategies. We invite you to apply, whether or not you meet every requirement listed. At Mochi, we value individuals who are intelligent, curious, and dedicated to our mission, over those who simply check all the boxes.