Function Health · 1 day ago
Staff Software Engineer
United States
Full-time
Remote
Lead/Staff
12+ years expFunction Health is dedicated to empowering individuals to live healthier lives through innovative technology. They are seeking a highly skilled Staff Software Engineer to lead the design and development of software solutions that enable real-time access to health data for their members.
Health CareHealth DiagnosticsMedicalPersonal Health
Responsibilities
Lead the design and development of sophisticated software solutions, ensuring that they are scalable, robust, and maintainable
Engage in meaningful collaboration with cross-functional teams, providing technical leadership and ensuring clarity in all engineering decisions
Drive high-impact projects from conception to delivery, aligning closely with Function’s strategic objectives
Tackle and resolve complex technical challenges, setting a benchmark for engineering excellence across the team
Stay at the forefront of emerging technologies and trends, and apply this knowledge innovatively to our platform
Qualification
Required
At least 12 years of proven experience in software engineering, with a significant portion in a leadership capacity within a startup environment
Extensive experience in software development, with proficiency in Python
Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Google Cloud) and containerization technologies (Docker)
A strong understanding of software engineering principles and practices, including Agile methodologies, test-driven development (TDD), and continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD)
Experience in building and maintaining large-scale systems
Excellent problem-solving abilities, with a knack for understanding and simplifying complex systems
Comfort with remote work and a track record of effectiveness in a collaborative, distributed team environment
A continuous learner, open to questioning assumptions and dedicated to innovation
Preferred
Demonstrated ability to take initiative, make decisions under uncertainty, and move projects forward even in the face of ambiguity
Strong adaptability to changing business needs with a knack for building and optimizing processes
Excellent communication skills, capable of explaining complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders
Comfort with remote work environments, demonstrating the ability to stay productive and connected with the team irrespective of physical location
A willingness to question assumptions and a commitment to continuous improvement
A solid background in Data Engineering, demonstrating expertise in managing, processing, and analyzing large data sets
Advanced skills in a range of technologies, including Python for backend development, React and React Native for frontend and mobile app development, GCP for cloud services, and Postgres for database management
Experience in building and deploying machine learning services
Start-up experience, especially former founders or early engineering hires
Knowledge of or experience with popular health technologies, such as Oura, Whoop, Apple Watch, and CGMs (Continuous Glucose Monitors)
Benefits
Competitive salary and benefits package
Flexible working hours
Dynamic work environment where creativity and innovation are encouraged
Company
Function Health
Function Health is a health platform offering lab tests to help individuals monitor their health.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$354MKey Investors
RedpointAndreessen HorowitzPari Passu Venture Partners
2025-11-19Series B· $298M
2024-06-25Series A· $53M
2023-12-31Seed
Leadership Team
Neil Shah
Chief Operating Officer
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