Help revolutionize healthcare navigation for millions of Americans
About Us
We're a well-funded healthcare startup on a mission to empower every American with an AI-driven healthcare navigator. Our platform serves an underserved market of 13M+ people, targeting the 90% of Americans who struggle with healthcare literacy.
Led by a successful 2x founder (ex-Facebook, ex-VivaReal) with deep healthcare experience, we're building a small, high-performing team focused on launching impactful products that make a real difference.
The Role
As our Founding Software Engineer, you'll architect and build our platform from the ground up. This is a hands-on role where you'll spend 80%+ of your time coding while setting the technical foundation for our future engineering team.
What You'll Do
Architect and implement our core platform, making key technical decisions that will shape our future
Write clean, maintainable code across our full stack (website, patient app, backend, integrations)
Set the technical roadmap and development standards
Balance speed and quality while minimizing technical debt
Support technical partnership evaluations and integrations
Grow into a technical leadership role as we expand the engineering team
What You'll Bring
4+ years of full-stack web development experience
Strong foundation in API design and data modeling
Experience with cloud platforms (AWS/GCP) or modern PaaS solutions
Track record of shipping products in fast-paced environments
Ability to translate ambiguous requirements into concrete technical solutions
Startup experience or entrepreneurial mindset
Healthcare experience is a plus
Who You Are
Product-minded engineer who puts users first
Structured problem solver who can break down complex challenges
Clear communicator with both technical and non-technical audiences
Self-starter who thrives in ambiguous environments
Passionate about simple, elegant solutions
Driven to make a meaningful impact in healthcare
Our Culture
We prioritize:
Human connection and conscious leadership
Playful creativity balanced with operational excellence
Results-driven execution focused on customer impact
Open, direct communication and early feedback
Diverse perspectives and inclusive collaboration
What We Offer
Competitive salary and significant equity
Remote-first culture with Pacific Time zone overlap
Opportunity to shape a product that helps millions
Ground-floor impact at a well-funded startup
Location
Remote (US-based) with occasional travel to Los Angeles for team collaboration.
We encourage you to apply even if you don't meet 100% of the listed requirements. We're building a diverse team and value unique perspectives.
Pairtu is an equal opportunity employer committed to building an inclusive environment for all employees.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $165,000.00 - $185,000.00 per year
Benefits:
Paid time off
Compensation Package:
Employee stock ownership plan
Schedule:
Monday to Friday
Work Location: Remote