Senior Backend Software Engineer, Ceribell

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field
• Minimum of 5+ years of backend development experience
• Proficient in backend development using Node.js/typescript, Ruby and SQL
• Hands-on experience designing, developing, and deploying RESTful APIs
• Experience with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS) and containerization technologies (e.g., Docker)
• Familiarity with software engineering best practices, design patterns, and code versioning tools like Git
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Desirable

• Ceribell is a medical technology company focused on transforming the diagnosis and management of patients with serious neurological conditions
• We are looking for a skilled Senior Software Engineer with a backend focus to join our dynamic team and help build the next generation of EEG web applications that support critical medical use cases
• As a Senior Software Engineer at Ceribell, you will be responsible for developing, maintaining, and improving the backend systems of the EEG Portal web application
• You will work closely with fellow Engineers, Product Managers, and Stakeholders to ensure the backend is robust, secure, and able to scale in a medical environment
• Design, develop, and maintain backend systems to support the EEG Portal application, ensuring reliable performance and compliance with healthcare standards
• Implement new features and improvements to support clinical and research requirements, focusing on efficiency and scalability
• Troubleshoot, debug, and optimize backend systems to ensure the highest level of uptime and reliability for users
• Write optimized database queries and implement data migration strategies
• Monitor and tune database performance, including data indexing, replication, and backup processes
• Develop and maintain RESTful APIs that interact with the frontend and other systems
• Ensure APIs are secure, documented, and able to handle large amounts of sensitive medical data
• Integrate third-party services and platforms as necessary to enhance functionality
• Ensure backend services comply with regulatory standards, including data encryption, authentication, and auditing
• Implement security best practices for data encryption, access control, and auditing to protect sensitive patient and healthcare data
• Document backend code and systems thoroughly, including APIs, database schemas, architecture decisions, and troubleshooting guides
• Create clear, concise technical documentation for internal use to ensure teams can easily understand and maintain backend systems
• Maintain up-to-date documentation to facilitate smooth onboarding for new team members and knowledge sharing
• Continuously monitor system performance and identify areas for improvement in speed, reliability, and resource utilization
• Work closely with product managers, front end engineers, data scientists, and quality assurance teams to define and implement feature specifications
• Participate in sprint planning, stand-ups, and retrospectives to ensure effective collaboration and progress toward goals
• Write unit tests, integration tests, and perform end-to-end testing to ensure code is reliable and free from bugs
• Conduct code reviews to ensure high-quality, maintainable, and secure code is written
• Follow best practices for software development and adopt modern CI/CD tools and practices for continuous delivery