Senior Backend Engineer
Join Qualified Health as a Senior Backend Engineer to develop a cutting-edge AI platform for healthcare.
Posted by employer 1 year ago
First seen on Joblaze 1 month ago
Last verified on the company career page 6 days ago
Skills & Technologies
AI in the day-to-day
Our infrastructure provides guardrails for safe AI governance and real-time algorithm monitoring.
Requirements
- Experience
- 6+ years
- Education
- Bachelor's degree
Not disclosed in this posting: visa sponsorship.
Benefits
Joblaze summary
In this role, the Senior Backend Engineer at Qualified Health will focus on developing and maintaining core services for a generative AI healthcare platform, ensuring seamless integration within the architecture. Key skills include proficiency in Python, familiarity with TypeScript or Java, and experience with cloud platforms like AWS or GCP, along with a solid understanding of microservices and DevOps practices. This position is ideal for seasoned professionals with over six years of experience, particularly those with a background in AI/ML and healthcare. Qualified Health offers a dynamic environment where team members can significantly impact the future of healthcare technology.
Joblaze insights
- Listed about a month ago — first seen on Joblaze September 3, 2026. Last confirmed on Qualified Health's careers page October 21, 2026.
- Salary band is below the typical range for Backend roles (median ~$180,000).
- Starts above 24% of 165 comparable senior backend roles in United States that list Python we track (median $173,000 across 66 companies). See Python salary trends
- Python appears in 41.5% of 532 comparable senior backend roles in United States; TensorFlow appears in 0.6% of 532 comparable senior backend roles in United States.
Quick facts
- Is the Senior Backend Engineer role remote?
- It's hybrid — Qualified Health expects some on-site time in Palo Alto, CA.
- What's the salary range?
- Qualified Health lists $160,000–$240,000 for this role.
- How much experience is required?
- At least 6 years of relevant experience for this Senior Backend Engineer role.
- Where is the role based?
- Qualified Health is hiring for this position in Palo Alto, CA.
- What's the tech stack?
- Joblaze extracted these technologies from the posting: AI/ML, AWS, Azure, CI/CD, DevOps, Docker.
- What seniority level is this role?
- Qualified Health targets senior candidates for this position.
- Is this full-time or contract?
- Full-time for this Senior Backend Engineer role at Qualified Health.
From the original posting
Transform healthcare with us.
At Qualified Health, we’re redefining what’s possible with Generative AI in healthcare. Our infrastructure provides the guardrails for safe AI governance, healthcare-specific agent creation, and real-time algorithm monitoring—working alongside leading health systems to drive real change.
This is more than just a job. It’s an opportunity to build the future of AI in healthcare, solve complex challenges, and make a lasting impact on patient care. If you’re ambitious, innovative, and ready to move fast, we’d love to have you on board.
Job Summary:
We're looking for a skilled Backend Engineer to contribute to the development of our Gen AI for Healthcare SaaS platform. As a key member of our early engineering team, you will play a critical role in building and maintaining the core services of our cutting-edge healthcare AI solution, collaborating closely with the team to ensure the platform's success.
Key Responsibilities:
Develop and maintain core platform services, ensuring seamless integration with the overall architecture
Write clean, efficient, and maintainable code following best practices
Collaborate with the team to create and update technical documentation
Contribute to infrastructure automation, monitoring, and alerting strategies
Assist in managing project timelines, milestones, and deliverables
Participate in code reviews, providing feedback and suggestions for improvements
Support and troubleshoot issues in production environments
Required Qualifications:
Production experience at scale of a generative ai application or platform
Proficiency in Python and familiarity with TypeScript or Java, with some experience in a modern compiled language such as Go or Rust
Solid understanding of microservices architecture and RESTful APIs
Experience with one of the major cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure) and infrastructure as code (Terraform)
Familiarity with DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, and monitoring tools
Understanding of agile development methodologies and project management tools
Experience with containerization and orchestration tools like Docker and Kubernetes
Strong problem-solving and communication skills
Bachelors Degree required, Masters Degree is highly desirable
Able to work on-site in our amazing offices in Palo Alto 3 days per week
Desirable Skills:
6+ years of relevant industry experience
Experience with AI/ML platforms and frameworks (TensorFlow, PyTorch, etc.)
Some experience with all three major cloud providers (GCP, Azure, AWS)
Significant experience with GCP in particular
Familiarity with front-end technologies (React, Angular, Vue.js)
Previous experience in the healthcare industry
Pay & Benefits: The pay range for this role is between $160,000 and $240,000, and will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, and location. This role is also eligible for equity and benefits.
Join our mission to revolutionize healthcare with AI. To apply, please send your resume through the application below.
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