Staff Software Engineer, Full Stack

SmarterDx

Location: United States
Job Type: full-time
Salary: $220K to $270K
Posted: July 11, 2025

Job Description

We are looking for a product-oriented Staff Software Engineer to help us advance the use of our clinical AI. You’ll do this by building user-facing products that present complex clinical data and insights in an intuitive interface. The ideal candidate for this role has a track record working with product managers and subject matter experts to distill complex requirements into incrementally valuable plans to build well-tailored, manageable software systems. We expect this role to be 70% frontend and 30% backend: While this role focuses on frontend systems, strong candidates are able to deliver across the stack

SmarterDx builds clinical AI that empowers hospitals to analyze the complete record of every patient to fully capture the value of care delivered. Founded by physicians in 2020, its proprietary AI platform understands the nuances of clinical reasoning, enabling hospitals to true the patient record for every discharge. By doing so, hospitals can recover millions in earned revenue, enhance care quality metrics, and optimize healthcare operations. Become a Smartian and help optimize the way the healthcare system works for everyone. Learn more at smarterdx.com/careers.

**This role is fully remote within the US**

What You’ll Do

Design, build and launch new features and improve the overall quality of SmarterDx’s apps
Collaborate across disciplines to understand our users and iterate on new ideas
Protect patients’ privacy and security through secure coding practices
Research and advocate for improved techniques, processes, and designs within the team
Support SmarterDx’s apps in production

What You Bring

10+ years of software engineering experience with a focus on user-facing solutions
3+ years in a security-conscious environment
Expertise in Typescript and React and familiarity with Python
Expertise working with Postgres or a similar relational database
Experience working on software that aids in decision-making either through data visualization, data analytics, or configurable workflow and simulations
Extensive experience working with product managers to shape and define requirements into small, incremental business-valuable deliverables
Experience project managing a small team using a modern agile methodology
Excellent communication and team collaboration skills
Bachelor’s or Master’s in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience

Nice To Haves

You're a former startup founder, or have been the first engineering hire at a startup
Experience in the health tech domain, particularly in clinical software
Experience working with Kubernetes

Our Stack

Typescript, React, Python, Postgres, ElasticSearch, AWS, Kubernetes

Compensation

$220K to $270K base salary + equity incentives

Benefits

Medical, Dental & Vision – Comprehensive plans with leading insurance providers, covering 90-100% of your premiums and 70-90% for dependents, depending on the plan.
One Medical Membership – Free membership included if you enroll in a SmarterDx medical plan.
Paid Parental Leave – Up to 12 weeks of paid leave for birth or adoption.
Remote-First Team – Work from anywhere in the U.S. with a $400 home office reimbursement stipend.
Unlimited PTO & 10 Holidays – 4 of which include floating holidays so you can recognize the days that matter most to you.
Learning & Development Budget – $500 per year (prorated) for courses, books, and resources to expand your skills.
401(k) with Traditional & Roth Options – Tax-advantaged retirement savings through Empower.
Minimal Bureaucracy – A fast-moving, high-impact environment where you can focus on what matters.
Incredible Teammates! – Work alongside smart, supportive, and mission-driven colleagues.

🎯 Who is this job for?

This role suits a Senior to Staff Software Engineer (10+ years experience) with strong expertise in frontend development using TypeScript and React, alongside backend skills in Python and Postgres. The ideal candidate is product-focused, experienced in security-conscious environments, skilled at working with product managers to deliver incremental, business-valuable features, and comfortable managing small agile teams. Familiarity with healthcare or clinical software, Kubernetes, and data visualization or analytics enhances fit, making it perfect for engineers passionate about impactful, user-facing clinical AI solutions.

💬 Potential Interview Questions

Can you describe your experience building user-facing products with complex data visualization or analytics?
I have extensive experience designing and implementing front-end applications that present complex data through intuitive visualizations and configurable workflows, enabling users to make informed decisions effectively.
How do you collaborate with product managers and subject matter experts to break down complex requirements?
I engage in iterative discussions to fully understand user needs and business goals, then translate them into incremental, testable deliverables, ensuring alignment through continuous feedback loops and agile methodologies.
What is your approach to security-conscious software development?
I prioritize secure coding practices such as input validation, proper authentication and authorization, and regular security audits, especially in handling sensitive clinical data to protect patient privacy and comply with regulations.
How comfortable are you working across both frontend and backend technologies?
While my focus is on frontend systems, I have strong skills in backend development, including working with Python and relational databases like Postgres, enabling me to contribute across the full stack and ensure seamless integration.
Can you discuss your experience leading or managing small engineering teams?
I have led small teams using agile methodologies, fostering collaboration, ensuring high-quality code delivery, managing sprint planning, and mentoring engineers to drive efficient and effective product development.
What frontend technologies and frameworks are you most proficient with?
I am an expert in Typescript and React, utilizing modern front-end architectures to build scalable, maintainable, and performant user interfaces tailored for complex applications.
Describe your experience working in regulated or privacy-sensitive environments.
I have over three years working in security-conscious environments where patient privacy and compliance with standards like HIPAA were paramount, which shaped my attention to detail in secure data handling.
How do you ensure production reliability and handle support for live applications?
I implement comprehensive monitoring and alerting, perform thorough testing before release, quickly diagnose and fix issues in production, and document resolutions to improve future response and system resilience.
What motivates you about working in clinical AI and health tech?
I’m passionate about leveraging AI and technology to improve healthcare outcomes, streamline clinical workflows, and positively impact patient care by enabling data-driven decision-making.
Are you familiar with Kubernetes or cloud-native deployments?
I have experience working with Kubernetes for container orchestration and AWS cloud services, helping build scalable and resilient platforms that support modern microservices architectures.

📋 Job Summary

SmarterDx is seeking a product-oriented Staff Software Engineer to build intuitive user-facing clinical AI applications that translate complex healthcare data into actionable insights. This fully remote US-based role involves 70% frontend (TypeScript, React) and 30% backend (Python, Postgres), collaborating closely with product managers and experts to deliver incremental, valuable features. With 10+ years of experience, you’ll help design, build, and maintain secure, scalable software that improves healthcare operations. Offering \$220K–\$270K base salary plus equity, comprehensive benefits, and a remote-first culture, SmarterDx empowers you to innovate in a mission-driven environment transforming patient care.