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GSD Search, LLC · 11 hours ago

Principal Software Engineer

positionNashville, TN
timeFull-time
remoteHybrid
senioritySenior Level
money$160K/yr - $215K/yr
date5+ years exp
GSD Search has been engaged to assist a Healthcare client in finding Founding Engineers for a modern healthcare technology platform. The Principal Software Engineer will play a defining role in shaping the architecture, product direction, and engineering culture while building customer-facing applications and leading greenfield architecture decisions.
Staffing & Recruiting

Responsibilities

Own major product areas end-to-end , including:
Designing and building customer-facing web applications, UI components, APIs, and backend integrations
Leading greenfield architecture decisions with a focus on performance, scalability, and long-term maintainability
Translating product requirements into technical specifications, collaborating with stakeholders, and shipping to production
Working closely with users, product, and leadership to iterate quickly based on feedback
Contributing to an engineering culture that values craftsmanship, speed, and ownership

Qualification

Full-stack engineeringFront-end frameworksBackend languagesCloud platformsRelational databasesNoSQL databasesAPIsData pipelinesHealthcare technologyAI-native coding toolsModern hosting platformsCommunication skills

Required

5+ years of full-stack engineering experience, with strong proficiency in front-end frameworks (React, TypeScript, Next.js or similar) and modern backend languages (Python, Golang, Java/Kotlin, etc.)
Demonstrated ownership in ambiguous, fast-moving environments—whether at a startup, through leading large projects, or building meaningful side products
Ability to communicate clearly, write persuasively, and navigate technical discussions with confidence

Preferred

Deep backend expertise: cloud platforms (AWS/GCP), relational & NoSQL databases, APIs, and data pipelines (e.g., Airflow, Dagster)
Experience with modern hosting platforms (Vercel, Netlify, etc.)
Familiarity with AI-native coding tools (e.g., Claude Code, Cursor)
Healthcare technology background (HIPAA, EHR/EMR integrations, e-prescribing, etc.)

Benefits

Performance incentives
Equity
Comprehensive benefits package

Company

GSD Search, LLC

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At GSD, we specialize in connecting top talent with leading organizations across multiple industries.
location
Nashville, TN, US
people-size11-50 employees
web-link
https://www.gsdsearch.com

Funding

Current Stage
Early Stage
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