Senior Software Engineer

About Synthpop: At Synthpop, we're rebuilding the reality of what patient care can be. We believe every patient deserves a journey that is unexpectedly simple, effective, and attentive. We tackle complex administrative tasks such as referral processing and insurance verification, helping to lower costs, reduce errors, and ensure patients receive the coverage they need. Backed by decades of healthcare and tech experience, our team knows how to build scalable, reliable products for manufacturers, suppliers, and software solutions. By seamlessly integrating with existing infrastructure, our platform leverages AI agents, smart workflows, and adaptive communication strategies to ensure no patient falls through the cracks. If you're passionate about transforming healthcare operations and creating meaningful outcomes for patients, we'd love to have you join our team. Key Responsibilities: Design and develop cutting edge python software for the healthcare market.Create infrastructure to support the use of Large Language Model inference to solve back-office tasks for healthcare providers.Be instrumental in optimizing these codebases to enable them to run in large-scale deployments.Safeguard private healthcare information by creating secure, attack resistant services and APIs.Design and architect scalable and efficient software solutions.Research and evaluate new technologies and tools to improve development processes.Participate in Agile activities such as sprint planning, daily stand-ups, and retrospective meetings. Requirements: Must have a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field and two years of experience, including: Software development with a focus on backend engineering.Designing and implementing scalable solutions in PythonUsing Kubernetes, Containers, CI/CD, AI Model APIs, Agile Methodologies, AWS, Azure,Google Cloud services and GitHub.Maintenance and enhancement of inherited code with best coding practices. Work Environment & Lifestyle: Hybrid Role: This position is primarily remote, but you’ll be expected to meet with the team once a week in San Francisco. Outside of these weekly in-person sessions, you’ll have the flexibility and autonomy to work from home.Travel: You can expect about 25% travel to client sites, team gatherings, or industry events.Schedule: Our standard hours are 9 AM – 6 PM, M-F. As a growing startup, we value adaptability; occasionally, this may mean adjusting your schedule to meet pressing deadlines or client needs.Physical Requirements & Accommodations: In this role you’ll spend your time working at a computer, sitting for extended periods. Because this role involves some travel, you may also be seated for a while when traveling and could need to carry luggage or navigate airports and various offices. We’re happy to provide reasonable accommodations to support team members of all abilities. Compensation Base compensation: $165,000 - $205,000 per yearEquity: Competitive early-stage equity. Benefits: Health Coverage: 100% employer-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees and dependentsRetirement: 401(k) with up to 4% employer matchFSA & HSA Programs: Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Health Savings Account (HSA) contributionsDisability & Life Insurance: Employer-paid short-term disability and basic life insuranceDependent Care: Employer contribution to Dependent Care FSAFlexible Work: Flexible working arrangements and remote-first culturePaid Time Off: Flexible PTOParental leave: Generous leave to support new parentsProfessional Growth: Opportunities for professional development and growth Why Synthpop? At Synthpop, you’ll work alongside veteran startup entrepreneurs and seasoned professionals who have successfully built and scaled tech companies. You’ll be part of a passionate, mission-driven team that is transforming healthcare with cutting-edge AI technology. As a member of our fast-growing company, you’ll have the unique opportunity to shape innovative products, see immediate impact, and grow your career rapidly. Our individual team members act as an extension of one another. We have a culture of shared accountability and collective success. We foster a collaborative, high-energy environment where creative problem-solving and ownership are valued, making this the perfect place to advance your career. Compensation Range: $165K - $205K Key Responsibilities: Design and develop cutting edge python software for the healthcare market.Create infrastructure to support the use of Large Language Model inference to solve back-office tasks for healthcare providers.Be instrumental in optimizing these codebases to enable them to run in large-scale deployments.Safeguard private healthcare information by creating secure, attack resistant services and APIs.Design and architect scalable and efficient software solutions.Research and evaluate new technologies and tools to improve development processes.Participate in Agile activities such as sprint planning, daily stand-ups, and retrospective meetings. Requirements: Must have a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field and two years of experience, including: Software development with a focus on backend engineering.Designing and implementing scalable solutions in PythonUsing Kubernetes, Containers, CI/CD, AI Model APIs, Agile Methodologies, AWS, Azure,Google Cloud services and GitHub.Maintenance and enhancement of inherited code with best coding practices. Work Environment & Lifestyle: Hybrid Role: This position is primarily remote, but you’ll be expected to meet with the team once a week in San Francisco. Outside of these weekly in-person sessions, you’ll have the flexibility and autonomy to work from home.Travel: You can expect about 25% travel to client sites, team gatherings, or industry events.Schedule: Our standard hours are 9 AM – 6 PM, M-F. As a growing startup, we value adaptability; occasionally, this may mean adjusting your schedule to meet pressing deadlines or client needs.Physical Requirements & Accommodations: In this role you’ll spend your time working at a computer, sitting for extended periods. Because this role involves some travel, you may also be seated for a while when traveling and could need to carry luggage or navigate airports and various offices. We’re happy to provide reasonable accommodations to support team members of all abilities. Compensation Base compensation: $165,000 - $205,000 per yearEquity: Competitive early-stage equity. Benefits: Health Coverage: 100% employer-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees and dependentsRetirement: 401(k) with up to 4% employer matchFSA & HSA Programs: Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Health Savings Account (HSA) contributionsDisability & Life Insurance: Employer-paid short-term disability and basic life insuranceDependent Care: Employer contribution to Dependent Care FSAFlexible Work: Flexible working arrangements and remote-first culturePaid Time Off: Flexible PTOParental leave: Generous leave to support new parentsProfessional Growth: Opportunities for professional development and growth Why Synthpop? At Synthpop, you’ll work alongside veteran startup entrepreneurs and seasoned professionals who have successfully built and scaled tech companies. You’ll be part of a passionate, mission-driven team that is transforming healthcare with cutting-edge AI technology. As a member of our fast-growing company, you’ll have the unique opportunity to shape innovative products, see immediate impact, and grow your career rapidly. Our individual team members act as an extension of one another. We have a culture of shared accountability and collective success. We foster a collaborative, high-energy environment where creative problem-solving and ownership are valued, making this the perfect place to advance your career. Compensation Range: $165K - $205K