Staff Software Engineer
$240k - $295k • San Francisco • FullTime
Posted 8mo ago
Job Location
San Francisco
Tech Stack
Remote Work Policy
On-site
Employment Type
FullTime
Categories
AI Agent Engineer
About the job
Assort Health is building a continuous conversation for every patient, powered by an AI agent that remembers context and carries it through their recovery. We are experiencing rapid growth, having raised significant funding and achieved substantial revenue increases. Our mission is to transform healthcare administration by leveraging AI. We are seeking an experienced Staff Engineer to join us at a pivotal stage. In this technical leadership role, you will own complex problems end-to-end, architect scalable systems for our AI-powered patient engagement platform, and make critical technical decisions. You will also play a key role in shaping our technical direction and engineering culture, working on cutting-edge AI agents and voice systems, mentoring engineers, and driving cross-team initiatives. This position requires comfort with ambiguity, strong judgment, and the ability to balance rapid iteration with long-term system maintainability.
Responsibilities
- Own complex, multi-person projects from concept to production, defining scope and timelines while being fully accountable for outcomes.
- Mentor engineers across teams, coach them through complex problems, and raise overall team capability.
- Solve complex problems in innovative ways with a high degree of autonomy.
- Lead discussions, contributing fresh ideas and perspectives.
- Act as a subject matter expert while enabling others to contribute effectively.
- Develop production-grade software that complies with HIPAA and healthcare security standards at scale.
Requirements
- 7+ years of industry experience with a proven track record of leading complex technical initiatives at a major tech company or high-growth startup.
- Established track record of building efficient, maintainable systems, with work that handles interactions across multiple teams.
- Experience independently leading large cross-team projects, defining scope and timelines, and being accountable for delivery outcomes.
- Willingness to wear multiple hats—from design and development to testing and occasional support.
- Comfortable with rapid iteration, experimentation, and learning from failure in a fast-paced environment.
Benefits
- Competitive Compensation – Including salary and employee stock options.
- Lifelong Learning – Annual budget for professional development, plus training opportunities.
- Office Setup Stipend – For in-office workspace.
- Top-Tier Health Coverage – Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- Flexible PTO – Time off to recharge.
- Meals & Snacks – Lunch, dinner, and snack breaks.
- Fitness Stipend – Reimbursement for monthly membership costs.
- Commuter Benefits – Coverage for eligible transportation costs.
- 401(k) – Retirement savings plan.