Lead Software Engineer

2 weeks ago


California, United States Valerie Health Full time

Company Overview

Valerie Health operates at the convergence of healthcare and artificial intelligence, assisting independent medical practices in enhancing communication between patients and providers, improving care quality, and increasing operational efficiency.

Supported by notable investors such as General Catalyst, Primary Ventures, BoxGroup, and prominent angels including the founders of One Medical and Oscar, Valerie Health is positioned for significant impact.

The founding team includes Pete Shalek, who previously established and sold a mental health startup backed by Thrive, and Nitin Joshi, who has successfully scaled numerous businesses from inception to maturity, including UberEats, Uber Health, and Stripe Connect.

Role Overview

As a founding engineer, you will play a pivotal role in constructing a premier startup. You will influence the technical architecture of Valerie Health and propel both our product and business from initial concept to large-scale implementation. Your responsibilities will include leading the design and development of a resilient backend system, creating AI models across diverse applications (OCR, Voice, LLM, RPA) utilizing Reinforcement Learning with Human Feedback (RLHF), and crafting exceptional user experiences.

Key Responsibilities

  • Work collaboratively with the team to define product, business, and organizational strategies. Contribute to shaping the company culture.
  • Develop a production-ready AI framework, integrating and optimizing models across voice, text, and desktop interfaces. Establish a reinforcement learning system with both internal and external human participants.
  • Take ownership of comprehensive product areas that cater to both external and internal users. Create user experiences that are empathetic and refined, setting a new standard in the industry.
  • Design, implement, and scale a HIPAA-compliant backend system that prioritizes security, availability, and performance.

Candidate Profile

  • Experience: Several years in software engineering with a solid foundation in computer science.
  • Experience in large technology firms or startups is advantageous.
  • Proven track record in developing end-to-end products.
  • Key Attributes:
  • User-Centric: Strong empathy for users, with the capability to translate their needs into actionable product features and effectively prioritize tasks.
  • Craftsmanship: Passion for producing elegant, polished, and high-performance work, taking pride in meticulous details.
  • Growth Orientation: Willingness to explore new methodologies, seek constructive feedback, and continuously enhance skills.
  • Effective Communicator: Ability to convey information clearly and concisely in both written and verbal formats, adapting communication style for various audiences and explaining technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
  • Proactive and Flexible: Ability to independently manage projects from start to finish, identify obstacles, and propose solutions, thriving in a fast-paced work environment.

Location: San Francisco Bay Area, with consideration for exceptional remote candidates.

Compensation: $125,000 - $200,000+



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