Senior Software Engineer, Particle Health

• 7+ years of backend engineering experience focused on APIs and distributed systems
• Strong production experience with Golang; comfortable working in Python when needed
• Significant experience using AI-assisted development tools (e.g., Copilot, Cursor, Claude Code) to implement features, improve engineering workflows, with sound judgment around quality and risk
• Deep understanding of RESTful API design, scalable service patterns, and backend architecture
• Experience with SQL and/or NoSQL databases and cloud environments (GCP, AWS, or Azure)
• Demonstrated ability to design, build, and operate complex systems independently
• Strong debugging, analytical, and communication skills
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent practical experience
• A passion for building reliable, well-designed APIs and backend systems
• Passion for using AI Developer tools to deliver for the business
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to code quality and operational excellence
• Ability to balance technical rigor with delivery timelines
• Curiosity about healthcare technology and willingness to grow domain expertise
• A collaborative mindset and interest in mentoring and supporting teammates
• Initiative and ownership across complex technical areas
• A continuous-improvement mindset, including curiosity about how AI tools can responsibly enhance engineering quality and team effectiveness

Desirable

• As a Senior API / Backend Engineer (Sr SWE II) at Particle Health, you'll play a key leadership role in building and maintaining the core services that power our healthcare data platform
• You’ll work primarily with Golang (and sometimes Python) to develop robust, scalable APIs that enable our customers to access and utilize healthcare data effectively
• You’ll take ownership of major systems, contribute to architectural decisions, mentor other engineers, and help shape the evolution of our backend platform as we scale
• You’ll collaborate closely with teams across engineering, product, and data to deliver high-quality solutions that serve the evolving needs of our healthcare partners
• Design, develop, and maintain RESTful APIs and backend services using Golang (and some Python)
• Build scalable, secure, and performant services that handle healthcare data with strong privacy and compliance standards
• Implement authentication, authorization, and data validation for API endpoints
• Integrate backend services with data pipelines and processing workflows
• Elevate system performance and implement measurable efficiency gains
• Take ownership of complex systems end-to-end, ensuring reliability and operational health
• Lead or contribute to architectural discussions and long-term technical planning
• Mentor engineers and contribute to improving engineering standards, tooling, and processes
• Partner with product teams to translate requirements into technical solutions and support customer integrations