Staff Software Engineer

Allara is a comprehensive women’s health provider that specializes in expert, longitudinal care that supports women through every life stage. Trusted by over 60,000 women nationwide, Allara makes expert healthcare accessible by connecting patients with multidisciplinary care teams that have a deep understanding of hormonal, metabolic, and reproductive care. Allara provides ongoing support for hormonal conditions like PCOS, chronic conditions like insulin resistance, and life stages like perimenopause, helping patients see improved health outcomes. As one of the fastest-growing women’s health platforms in the U.S., Allara is bridging long-overlooked gaps in healthcare for women. The Opportunity We're looking for a Staff Software Engineer to help build the technical foundation that will scale our platform and transform women's healthcare delivery. You'll design and build resilient, event-driven distributed systems, from AI-powered health companions that help women manage their conditions to complex integrations with healthcare systems nationwide. This is an opportunity to write code that matters: shaping engineering best practices, mentoring a growing team, and directly impacting how hundreds of thousands of women access personalized care. Location: Hybrid (NYC). We value in-person collaboration and aim for at least three days per week in our NYC office, with flexibility as needed. Your Impact Design and implement scalable distributed architectures that support personalized care delivery for a rapidly growing patient baseOwn technical initiatives across the stack, from AI/ML-powered health guidance tools to EMR, billing, and scheduling integrationsHelp define engineering standards, architectural patterns, and best practices that enable the team to move fast without breaking thingsMentor and grow engineers across the team, fostering a culture of technical excellence and collaborative problem-solvingPartner with product, clinical, and data teams to translate complex healthcare requirements into elegant technical solutionsDrive build vs. buy decisions, technology selection, and infrastructure investments that balance current needs with future scale Required Qualifications 7+ years of software engineering experience, with 2+ years in a Staff or Principal roleProven track record designing and building distributed systems at scale, with a deep understanding of system design tradeoffsStrong full-stack capabilities with expertise in modern backend technologies (Python, TypeScript, Go, or similar) and AWSExperience architecting systems in regulated industries (healthcare, fintech) with considerations for security, compliance, and data privacyDemonstrated ability to mentor engineers and elevate team technical capabilities through code review, design guidance, and knowledge sharingExcellent communication skills; able to articulate complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders Bonus Points Background in healthcare technology, including EMR integrations, HL7/FHIR standards, or telehealth platformsExperience building AI agents or Model Context Protocol (MCP) integrationsPrior experience at a high-growth startup, particularly during scaling phases (Series B–D)Familiarity with Next.js and CQRS What Allara Offers Compensation & Career Growth $201,000 - $250,500 with opportunities for advancementEquityProfessional development & employee learning programs Actual compensation will be determined based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to: candidate experience, location, education, certifications, and skill set. In addition to base salary, our total compensation package includes equity, comprehensive health benefits (medical, dental, vision), generous paid time off, and additional wellness and professional development perks. Work Environment & Flexibility 3-day hybrid in NYCUnlimited PTO & 11 company holidays Health & Wellness Medical, dental, and vision benefitsHealth Savings Account (HSA) & Flexible Spending Account (FSA)Long- and short-term disability coverageAnnual employee wellness stipend Family & Future Planning 401(k) planParental leave & family planning support benefits Additional Perks Company-issued laptopAnnual work-from-home stipendCommuter benefits (if applicable)A collaborative, mission-driven culture focused on improving patient care At Allara, we believe in celebrating everything that makes us human and are proud to be an equal-opportunity workplace. We embrace diversity and are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better we can serve our members. We’re an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against candidates or patients based on race, color, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, religion, disability, national origin, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.