Ampa · 20 hours ago
Backend Engineer – APIs & Data Systems
Palo Alto, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$130K/yr - $220K/yr
5+ years expAmpa is a pioneering neurotechnology startup focused on developing brain stimulation technology to help eradicate depression. They are seeking a Backend Engineer to build secure, scalable APIs and data systems for their clinical platform and medical devices, ensuring high performance, security, and data integrity.
BiotechnologyHealth CareMedical Device
No H1B
Responsibilities
API Development: Build and maintain REST and GraphQL APIs for mobile, web, and device integration
Database Engineering: Design scalable PostgreSQL schemas to handle clinical workflows, device telemetry, and audit trails
Data Visibility: Build and support AWS QuickSight dashboards to track operational and clinical metrics
ETL Pipelines: Create or manage data pipelines for aggregating patient session data and system logs
Security & Compliance: Ensure data security, integrity, and auditability across all systems
Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with product, ops, and clinical teams to translate real-world needs into backend systems
Qualification
Required
5+ years building robust backend systems and APIs
Extensive experience with PostgreSQL, particularly on AWS RDS (tuning, migrations, schema design)
Expertise in building and maintaining REST and GraphQL APIs, with solid auth/versioning practices
Familiarity with AWS QuickSight or other BI tools to surface key operational insights
Passionate about eradicating depression
Highly motivated and resilient
Learns fast, adapts quickly, and consistently delivers results
Benefits
0.4% - 1% Equity
Visa Sponsorship: Will sponsor TN visa or equivalent. No H1B.
Company
Ampa
Democratizing access to the next generation of mental & neurological health treatments.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageTotal Funding
$8.5MKey Investors
Nexus NeuroTech
2025-10-22Seed· $8.5M
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