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SmarterDx · 4 months ago

Staff Software Engineer, Data Platform

SmarterDx is a company focused on advancing clinical AI to enhance hospital revenue integrity through accurate patient data. They are seeking a Staff Software Engineer to design and build core systems for processing and analyzing clinical data, ensuring high-quality and scalable solutions.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)Health CareHospitalInformation Technology

Responsibilities

Design, build and launch new data products, capabilities and data pipelines
Develop and maintain streaming and ingestion capabilities using technologies like Kafka, NATS, and SQS to ensure reliable data movement
Partner with other engineering and data teams to provide foundational backend and data infrastructure that accelerates their ability to deliver features and insights
Build scalable and secure for accessing clinical data at scale
Optimize and evolve our platform capabilities (e.g., event bus, ingestion frameworks, data storage patterns) to support future product growth
Contribute to engineering standards, system design reviews, and best practices around eventing, pipelines, and cloud-native systems

Qualification

PythonKafkaCloud-native systemsData platform solutionsPostgresKubernetesData pipelinesTeam collaborationCommunication skills

Required

10+ years of development experience with a focus on cloud-based solutions
Expertise in Python
Experience working with data platform solutions such as Snowflake, DataBricks, Redshift, or ClickHouse
Experience working with Postgres or a similar relational database
Hands-on experience with eventing solutions such as Kafka, NATS, or SQS
Experience building cloud-native distributed systems and working with event-driven architectures
Experience with data-pipelines
Experience working with Kubernetes
Experience working with product managers to plan, build, and iterate on deliverables
Experience working in a security-conscious environment
Excellent communication and team collaboration skills
Bachelor's or Master's in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience

Preferred

Experience with data ingestion and integration tools (e.g., Fivetran, Airbyte, Debezium)
Experience managing data capabilities for engineering teams (e.g., eventbus, ingestion)
Deep understanding of Kafka/Snowflake
Experience at a scale-up, or rapid growth, technology company
Experience in the health tech domain, particularly in hospital billing systems

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.

Company

SmarterDx

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SmarterDx is a clinical AI company that develops automated pre-bill review technology to assist hospitals in analyzing patient discharges.

Funding

Current Stage
Growth Stage
Total Funding
$55.97M
Key Investors
New Mountain CapitalTransformation Capital
2025-04-14Private Equity
2025-04-14Acquired
2024-05-14Series B· $50M

Leadership Team

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Michael Gao
CEO, Co-Founder
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Joshua Geleris
Co-Founder, Head of Product
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