Staff Software Engineer
Allara is seeking a Staff Software Engineer to build scalable, event-driven distributed systems for a women's healthcare platform. This role involves designing architectures, owning technical initiatives across the stack, mentoring engineers, and partnering with cross-functional teams to deliver personalized care solutions.
About the job
The Opportunity
We're looking for a Staff Software Engineer to help build the technical foundation that will scale our platform and transform women's healthcare delivery. You'll design and build resilient, event-driven distributed systems, from AI-powered health companions that help women manage their conditions to complex integrations with healthcare systems nationwide.
This is an opportunity to write code that matters: shaping engineering best practices, mentoring a growing team, and directly impacting how hundreds of thousands of women access personalized care.
Location: Hybrid (NYC). We value in-person collaboration and aim for at least three days per week in our NYC office, with flexibility as needed.
Your Impact
- Design and implement scalable distributed architectures that support personalized care delivery for a rapidly growing patient base
- Own technical initiatives across the stack, from AI/ML-powered health guidance tools to EMR, billing, and scheduling integrations
- Help define engineering standards, architectural patterns, and best practices that enable the team to move fast without breaking things
- Mentor and grow engineers across the team, fostering a culture of technical excellence and collaborative problem-solving
- Partner with product, clinical, and data teams to translate complex healthcare requirements into elegant technical solutions
- Drive build vs. buy decisions, technology selection, and infrastructure investments that balance current needs with future scale
Required Qualifications
- 7+ years of software engineering experience, with 2+ years in a Staff or Principal role
- Proven track record designing and building distributed systems at scale, with a deep understanding of system design tradeoffs
- Strong full-stack capabilities with expertise in modern backend technologies (Python, TypeScript, Go, or similar) and AWS
- Experience architecting systems in regulated industries (healthcare, fintech) with considerations for security, compliance, and data privacy
- Demonstrated ability to mentor engineers and elevate team technical capabilities through code review, design guidance, and knowledge sharing
- Excellent communication skills; able to articulate complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
Bonus Points
- Background in healthcare technology, including EMR integrations, HL7/FHIR standards, or telehealth platforms
- Experience building AI agents or Model Context Protocol (MCP) integrations
- Prior experience at a high-growth startup, particularly during scaling phases (Series B–D)
- Familiarity with Next.js and CQRS
What Allara Offers:
Compensation & Career Growth
- $201,000 - $250,500 with opportunities for advancement
- Equity
- Professional development & employee learning programs
- Actual compensation will be determined based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to: candidate experience, location, education, certifications, and skill set. In addition to base salary, our total compensation package includes equity, comprehensive health benefits (medical, dental, vision), generous paid time off, and additional wellness and professional development perks.
Work Environment & Flexibility
- 3-day hybrid in NYC
- Unlimited PTO & 11 company holidays
Health & Wellness
- Medical, dental, and vision benefits
- Health Savings Account (HSA) & Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- Long- and short-term disability coverage
- Annual employee wellness stipend
Family & Future Planning
- 401(k) plan
- Parental leave & family planning support benefits
Additional Perks
- Company-issued laptop
- Annual work-from-home stipend
- Commuter benefits (if applicable)
- A collaborative, mission-driven culture focused on improving patient care
Skills
Python, TypeScript, Go, AWS, Next.js, Cqrs, Hl7, FHIR, Distributed Systems, System Design
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