Lead Software Engineer- Tech Lead

Technical Lead Engineer- Backend Engineering 3 days a week- Hybrid- Palo Alto, CA $215-250,000K Healthcare SaaS Start-up Lead the Future of Healthcare AI as a Technical Lead Engineer Are you a seasoned engineer looking to make a transformative impact in the healthcare industry? This is an opportunity to join a cutting-edge company at the forefront of generative AI technology, driving innovation in healthcare SaaS. If you’re passionate about developing high-impact AI platforms and thrive in leadership roles, this could be the next big step in your career. About the Company My client is a pioneer in the AI-driven healthcare space, developing a revolutionary SaaS platform that leverages generative AI to enhance healthcare solutions. With a strong focus on innovation and disruption, my client is creating a platform that will shape the future of healthcare delivery, driving efficiency and improved patient outcomes. My client is committed to building a diverse, forward-thinking team of engineers to power its vision of a healthier world. Role Overview As a Technical Lead Engineer, you will take the helm in designing and leading the development of the company’s AI SaaS platform. Working closely with a team of talented engineers, you’ll be responsible for defining the platform’s architecture, managing core platform services, and ensuring seamless integration. This is a leadership role where you’ll mentor junior engineers and drive the success of a platform that has the potential to revolutionize healthcare. Key Responsibilities Define and implement the overall architecture for the company’s AI-powered SaaS platform. Lead the development of core platform services and ensure seamless integration across systems. Write clean, efficient, and maintainable code following best practices. Collaborate with the engineering team to produce comprehensive technical documentation. Oversee project timelines, milestones, and ensure successful delivery of platform features. Mentor junior engineers, guiding best practices and technical solutions. Contribute to the company’s infrastructure automation, monitoring, and alerting strategies. Skills Needed to Succeed in this Role 8 years of relevant industry experience, with proven leadership in directing engineering teams. Production experience with generative AI applications or platforms at scale. Expert proficiency in Python and solid experience with TypeScript or Java, along with knowledge of modern compiled languages like Go or Rust. Deep understanding of microservices architecture and RESTful APIs. Expertise in one of the major cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure) and solid understanding of infrastructure as code (Terraform). Expert knowledge of DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, and monitoring tools. Familiarity with agile development methodologies and project management tools. Experience with scaling tools such as Docker and Kubernetes. Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to communicate complex technical concepts effectively. Willingness to work on-site in Palo Alto 3 days per week. Nice-to-Haves Experience with AI/ML platforms and frameworks such as TensorFlow or PyTorch. Familiarity with all three major cloud providers (GCP, Azure, AWS), with significant experience in GCP preferred. Knowledge of front-end technologies like React, Angular, or Vue.js. Previous experience working in the healthcare industry. Why Join? Shape the future of healthcare with innovative AI-driven solutions. Play a key leadership role in a fast-growing, dynamic company. Collaborate with a passionate team of engineers working on groundbreaking technology. Work in an inspiring and modern office environment in Palo Alto. Competitive salary, benefits, and opportunities for professional growth and development. If you’re an experienced engineer with a passion for leadership and AI, and you want to drive change in the healthcare sector, this is the role for you. Join the company and help shape the future of healthcare technology.