Senior Software Engineer, Backend

Company: SmarterDx
Location: Remote (United States)
Type: Remote
Posted: Aug 19, 2026
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SmarterDx, a clinical AI company helping health systems capture revenue and improve quality metrics, is hiring a Senior Backend Software Engineer for a fully remote role within the US. You'll design and build core systems processing clinical data at scale, using a stack of Python, Go, Kubernetes, Postgres, AWS, and more. Requires 5+ years of backend/cloud development experience, expertise in Python or Go, and relational database skills. Salary range is $190K-$230K base, with benefits including unlimited PTO, 401(k) match, and paid parental leave.

SmarterDx is transforming how health systems use clinical AI to capture the full value of patient care delivered. Built by physician-data scientists and trained on clinically-validated EHR data, our clinical AI platform interprets the nuances behind every patient story and makes clinically-sound recommendations for revenue cycle teams — helping hospitals recover earned revenue, improve quality metrics, reduce denials, and streamline revenue cycle operations. As a Smartian, you’ll help build technology that makes healthcare more accurate, sustainable, and effective for everyone. Learn more at smarterdx.com/careers.

Role

We are looking for a backend-oriented Senior Software Engineer to help us advance our clinical AI by designing and building core systems that handle, process, and analyze clinical data at scale. The ideal candidate for this role has a track record of delivering complex features in incrementally valuable releases and with a high bar for quality. While this role focuses on backend systems, strong candidates are able to deliver across the stack.

**This role is fully remote within the US**

What You’ll Do

  • Design, build and launch new backend services, capabilities and improve the overall quality of SmarterDx’s apps
  • Collaborate across disciplines to understand our users and iterate on new ideas
  • Protect patients’ privacy and security through secure coding practices
  • Research and advocate for improved techniques, processes, and designs within the team
  • Support SmarterDx’s apps in production

What You Bring

  • 5+ years of development experience with a focus on backend and cloud-based solutions
  • Expertise in Python and/or Go
  • Experience working with Postgres or a similar relational database
  • Experience building cloud-native distributed systems and working with event-driven architectures
  • Experience working in a security-conscious environment
  • Excellent communication and team collaboration skills
  • Bachelor’s or Master’s in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience

Nice To Haves

  • Experience at a scale-up, or rapid growth, technology company
  • Experience in the health tech domain, particularly in hospital billing systems
  • Experience working with Kubernetes
  • Experience with HL7 / FHIR and other EHR related technologies
  • Experience with Snowflake

Our Stack

Python, Go, Kubernetes, Postgres, AWS, Terraform, ElasticSearch/OpenSearch, Airflow, Snowflake

Compensation

$190K to $230K base salary

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Benefits

  • Medical, Dental & Vision – Comprehensive plans with leading insurance providers, covering 75% of your premiums, depending on the plan.
  • Paid Parental Leave – Generous paid leave to support families through birth or adoption: Up to 12 weeks for parents.
  • Remote-First Team – Work from anywhere in the U.S.
  • Unlimited PTO & 11 Holidays – So you can relax and recharge.
  • 401(k) with Traditional & Roth Options – Tax-advantaged retirement savings through Fidelity with a 4% match.
  • Minimal Bureaucracy – A fast-moving, high-impact environment where you can focus on what matters.
  • Incredible Teammates! – Work alongside smart, supportive, and mission-driven colleagues.
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