Staff Software Engineer - Healthcare Data Platform

About Rad AI

Rad AI is at the forefront of transforming healthcare through innovative artificial intelligence solutions. Founded by a radiologist, the company leverages one of the largest proprietary datasets of radiology reports worldwide to develop AI tools that significantly enhance diagnostic accuracy, reduce errors, and alleviate radiologist burnout. Rad AI's mission is to empower medical professionals with cutting-edge AI technology, ultimately improving patient outcomes and streamlining healthcare workflows. With substantial funding exceeding $140 million, including a recent oversubscribed Series C round, Rad AI's valuation has reached over $528 million. The company's investor portfolio features prominent names such as Khosla Ventures, Gradient Ventures, and World Innovation Lab, all committed to advancing healthcare innovation. Rad AI’s generative AI solutions are utilized daily by thousands of radiologists across major healthcare systems, supporting a substantial portion of medical imaging in the United States. Recognized as one of the most promising healthcare AI companies by CB Insights and AuntMinnie, and ranked among the fastest-growing companies in North America by Deloitte, Rad AI continues to lead the industry with its innovative approach. The company’s recent inclusion in CNBC’s Disruptor 50 list underscores its rapid growth and transformative impact on healthcare. Rad AI is dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive environment where talented professionals can thrive and contribute to meaningful healthcare advancements.

About The Role

Rad AI is seeking a skilled Staff Software Engineer to join our platform team, focusing on building and maintaining our healthcare data platform. This pivotal role involves developing scalable, secure, and reliable backend systems that power our core products, including our reporting applications. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in backend development, particularly with Python and TypeScript, and a strong understanding of web architecture, data storage, and healthcare data standards such as HL7 and FHIR. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams—including Product Management, UX, and Customer Success—to design and implement new features that support our growing customer base. Your contributions will directly impact how healthcare data flows within our systems, ensuring seamless integration and high performance in a HIPAA-compliant environment. This role offers a unique opportunity to work at the intersection of healthcare and technology, shaping the future of medical data management and AI-driven healthcare solutions.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of professional full-stack engineering experience in multi-tenant environments
• Proficiency in JavaScript, TypeScript, Python, and FastAPI or equivalent frameworks
• Experience with relational databases such as PostgreSQL and document-based storage systems
• Strong understanding of modern web architecture, security, and best practices
• Solid knowledge of HTML, CSS, responsive design, and web APIs like WebSockets and IndexedDB
• Experience with unit and integration testing methodologies
• Proficiency with version control systems, especially Git, within distributed teams
• Ability to diagnose and optimize performance issues at scale
• Experience working in HIPAA-compliant environments and familiarity with healthcare data standards like HL7 and FHIR

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain large-scale web applications, including single-page applications with React/TypeScript
• Build robust backend services using Python and FastAPI, including REST APIs and machine learning pipelines
• Implement new features and enhancements to support an expanding customer base
• Ensure code quality, security, and maintainability by adhering to internal standards and best practices
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather requirements, iterate on features, and resolve defects
• Participate in architectural decisions to improve system scalability and performance
• Diagnose and troubleshoot performance bottlenecks and system issues
• Contribute to documentation and knowledge sharing within the team

Benefits

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, Vision & Life Insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer match, Flexible Spending Account (FSA), and Dependent Care FSA (DCFSA)
• 401(k) retirement plan
• 11 paid company holidays annually
• Flexible PTO policy to support work-life balance
• Location flexibility with a remote-first work environment
• Annual company-wide offsite events and periodic team gatherings
• Annual equipment stipend to support remote work setup

Equal Opportunity

Rad AI is committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability, or any other protected characteristic. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in accordance with applicable laws such as the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.