Senior Backend Software Engineer

About Sunbound Sunbound is Senior Living's Revenue Operating System. We build AI-powered technology for assisted living and skilled nursing operators, giving them one connected platform to run their entire revenue operation. Admissions, private payments, Medicare and Medicaid claims, working capital. Everything between a resident moving in and the cash hitting the bank. Revenue on autopilot. Senior living operators got into this business to care for people. But fragmented systems, manual follow-up, and endless admin work pull them in the wrong direction. We fix that. Sunbound replaces manual revenue work with intelligent automation so operators get back to what matters: care. The results: $1B+ in payments processed annuallyOperators across 45 states40,000+ family interactions supported every year99%+ net collection rates95%+ on-time payments40+ hours reclaimed per community per month96%+ first-pass claims acceptance Trusted by Sinceri, Bickford, Maplewood, Spring Oak, Compass, and Omega. Backed by world-class investors. About the Role We're looking for a Senior Backend Software Engineer to join our team and help us grow our product. This is an early engineering role and will carry a lot of opportunities to work closely with the CTO and shape company direction and culture. Responsibilities Make architectural and engineering design decisionsCollaborate cross-functionality on product ideation and directionDefine solutions to new problems and own the related projectsPropose, demonstrate, and implement improvements to our tooling stackProvide input into how offline processes can best be implemented in productHelp build an amazing, world-class product Skills and Qualifications BA or BS (or Master's) in Computer Science or related technical discipline6-12 years of experience in software developmentExperience at fintech companies a major plusExperience building software solutions incorporating disparate aspects of complex business processesProficiency in backend developmentProficiency with Node.js or other back end frameworks like Rails or FlaskProficiency with expressClear communication verbally and in writing with non-technical stakeholdersPreferred candidates based in New York or San FranciscoOn-site 3 days a week in our office Our Values These aren't words on a wall. They're how we hire, give feedback, and make decisions every day. Care: The person behind the problem always comes first.Intellectual Honesty: Hard truths said early.Own the Outcome: We are all drivers, not passengers.Bias for Action: Bold moves, urgent execution.Precision Matters: We get it right because it matters.Play to Win: We find a way or make one. Why Sunbound If you're looking for a place where your work actually moves the needle, you found it. We move fast, hold a high bar, and care deeply about doing things right. If that's how you're wired, you'll love it here. You'll be surrounded by people who are sharp, humble, and genuinely energized by the mission. A team that shows up for each other, celebrates wins loudly, and has real conversations early. The impact is real too. Every feature shipped, every process improved, every customer supported has a direct effect on seniors and the families navigating one of the hardest transitions of their lives. That's not a marketing line. It's why people choose to stay. And the benefits match the ambition: Competitive comp with equity so you own a piece of what you're building90% of your medical premium coveredFully paid parental leaveUnlimited PTO - and we actively encourage you to use it. Well-rested people do better work, make better decisions, and stay longer. Taking care of yourself isn't a perk here, it's part of the jobAn AI-native environment where we trust you to do your best work We're building something special here. Come be part of it. Equal Opportunity Employment We are an equal opportunity employer. We welcome amazing people from all backgrounds, experiences, abilities, and perspectives. If you need a reasonable accommodation during the application process, email us at apply@sunbound.ai 💙