Rockstar ยท 14 hours ago
Forward Deployed Software Engineer
Rockstar is a Y Combinator-backed health tech startup on a mission to redefine care for family caregivers. As a Forward Deployed Software Engineer, you will work directly with operations and customer teams to diagnose problems, craft data-driven solutions, and drive impactful change.
Staffing & Recruiting
Responsibilities
Dive deep into home care operations to identify inefficiencies and uncover critical pain points
Translate complex operational challenges into clear, actionable technical projects
Architect and develop custom software tools and integrations that automate repetitive tasks and optimize workflows
Rapidly prototype solutions and iterate based on direct feedback from both internal teams and end-users
Leverage large-scale datasets to inform your designs and monitor solution effectiveness
Develop dashboards and reporting tools that provide real-time insights into key performance metrics
Seamlessly connect various platforms (e.g., caregiver apps, CRM systems, payroll software) using robust API integrations and automation techniques
Ensure that every solution is secure, scalable, and compliant with industry standards, including HIPAA
Work closely with operations experts and company leadership to align technical solutions with strategic goals
Share your knowledge, mentor junior engineers, and foster a culture of continuous improvement and innovation
Qualification
Required
3+ years of full-stack software engineering experience or equivalent, with proven proficiency in languages such as Python, or JavaScript
Demonstrated experience with automation tools, API integrations, and end-to-end system development
You have a knack for understanding real-world challenges and transforming them into effective technical solutions
You're comfortable working with diverse teams and communicating complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders
You thrive on using data to drive decisions, measure success, and iterate on your solutions
You work well in fast-paced, dynamic settings, taking full ownership from ideation through to execution
A passion for transforming healthcare operations and improving lives is essential
Preferred
Prior experience in building or scaling automation systems, preferably in a high-growth startup environment
Experience with HIPAA-compliant systems or AI/LLM-powered tools
Exposure to conversational AI or LLM-powered products
Knowledge of HTML/CSS, JavaScript frameworks (React, TailwindCSS)
Familiarity with logging/monitoring tools (Datadog, Sentry, etc.)
Background in robotic process automation tools
Computer Science degree, bootcamp certificate, or equivalent experience
Benefits
Competitive salary, equity, sign-on bonus, and the chance to shape core processes from the ground up.
Medical, dental, vision, 401(k), and life insurance.
Unlimited PTO: The company wants you to work hard and rest hard. Paid company off-sites, holidays, and team bonding events.
The company pays for relocation and offers a stipend for remote work setup, wellness, and education.
Company
Rockstar
Rockstar is rebuilding the infrastructure for employability by collapsing the cost of hiring.
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase