Staff Backend Engineer

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Design, construct, and take ownership of robust backend services and APIs that support Rythm products and internal operations.

• Manage complex projects from the stages of technical discovery and architecture all the way through implementation, launch, and iteration.

• Develop systems that link member experiences with laboratory, logistics, billing, analytics, and other operational workflows.

• Make architectural choices that balance speed of delivery, maintainability, performance, security, and scalability.

• Enhance service reliability through rigorous testing, observability, incident response, and operational best practices.

• Collaborate with mobile and product engineers to outline contracts, scalable data flows, and reliable integrations.

• Recognize technical risks and streamline unnecessary complexity within the platform.

• Establish and refine development standards and tools.

• Leverage modern development tools, including AI-assisted workflows, to boost engineering quality and efficiency.

⛳️ Requirements

• Extensive experience in designing, building, and managing backend systems at scale.

• A proven history of owning intricate, cross-functional projects.

• Experience in integrating internal systems with third-party platforms across complicated business workflows.

• Strong comprehension of testing, observability, performance, security, and production operations.

• Ability to navigate between long-term architectural considerations and immediate delivery demands.

• Excellent communication skills and the capability to collaborate effectively with both technical and non-technical partners.

• A hands-on approach and a willingness to stay closely involved with technical tasks.

• High sense of ownership, low ego, and comfort in a fast-paced environment with shifting priorities.

• Previous experience in healthcare, consumer health, or direct-to-consumer sectors is preferred.

• Strong understanding of regulated products and the handling of sensitive data is preferred.

🏝️ Benefits

• Meaningful equity that aligns with the scope and impact of your role.

• A monthly Rythm membership providing full access to at-home blood testing and personalized health insights.

• A flexible, remote-first work environment.

• A generous paid time off policy.

• 401(k) plan.

• Multiple healthcare plan options, with select plans fully covered by Rythm.

• High ownership and visibility from day one, with opportunities to make a significant impact.

• The opportunity to help shape the future of personalized health and preventative care.