Founding Software Engineer - Bridge Health AI

About Us: BridgeHealthAI is on a mission to eradicate health disparities for underserved families by simplifying the fragmented and complicated health and community benefits navigation journey. The product is an AI-native platform that enables care workers to support patients in accessing, enrolling in, and understanding their benefits. BridgeHealthAI is an early-stage start-up born out of Harvard and MIT and is backed by reputable VCs. Job Description: We are seeking a Full Stack Product Engineer with expertise in both frontend and backend development and a focus on AI/ML integration . This hybrid role combines in-person and remote work, offering flexibility while fostering collaboration at our Chicago location. As part of the engineering team, you will play a crucial role in designing, developing, testing, deploying, and maintaining software applications . Your work will ensure seamless product performance, scalable infrastructure, and the successful integration of advanced Language Learning Models (LLMs) and other AI-powered technologies. Responsibilities : Product Engineering: Build, test, deploy, and maintain high-quality software applications to ensure scalability, reliability, and efficiency across the platform. Backend Development: Design and implement robust backend systems using Node.js , Python , or similar frameworks, integrating data and AI features. Frontend Development: Develop interactive and responsive web applications using React.js and Next.js , ensuring smooth and intuitive user experiences. AI/ML Integration: Implement machine learning models and LLMs to automate workflows, enhance personalization, and improve platform functionality. Database Management: Manage relational and non-relational databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, MongoDB ) to ensure seamless data flow between components. API Development & Integration: Create APIs and integrate third-party services (e.g., healthcare systems, public directories ) to enhance platform capabilities. Testing & Quality Assurance: Develop unit, integration, and end-to-end tests to ensure code quality and maintain high performance. Deployment & Maintenance: Oversee CI/CD pipelines , release management, and cloud deployment using platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Vercel . Monitoring & Troubleshooting: Implement logging, monitoring, and alerting to quickly identify and resolve issues post-deployment. Requirements: 2-5 years of experience in full stack product engineering with strong competencies in both backend and frontend development . Proficiency in Node.js , Python , or similar backend frameworks, and React.js for frontend development. Practical experience in AI/ML integration , with hands-on knowledge of deploying LLMs or machine learning models. Strong understanding of relational and non-relational databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, MongoDB). Experience building and managing CI/CD pipelines and deploying applications on cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, Vercel). Proficiency in unit, integration, and end-to-end testing to ensure product reliability and performance. Ability to translate business requirements into scalable technical solutions with a focus on continuous improvement and customer impact. Additional Qualifications: Experience in healthcare technology and working at a start-up where you successfully launched products. Why Join Us? Join a mission-driven company poised to revolutionize the healthcare landscape for underserved populations. With over 100M individuals facing unmet health needs, the opportunity for professional growth and to make a significant impact is immense.