Joblaze summary

In the role of Senior Software Engineer at Maven Clinic, the individual will focus on designing, developing, and maintaining scalable backend systems that enhance the company's healthcare platform. Key skills include expertise in cloud-based solutions, microservices architecture, and proficiency in programming languages such as Java and Python. This position is ideal for seasoned engineers with a strong background in backend development and a passion for impactful healthcare technology. Maven Clinic's commitment to innovation and a collaborative culture further enriches the work environment.

Joblaze insights

Listed about a month ago — first seen on Joblaze September 3, 2026. Last confirmed on Maven Clinic's careers page October 27, 2026.
Salary band is in line with the typical range for Backend roles (median ~$180,000).
Starts above 78% of 165 comparable senior backend roles in United States that list Python we track (median $173,000 across 65 companies). See Python salary trends
Python appears in 41.5% of 532 comparable senior backend roles in United States; relational databases appears in 0.2% of 532 comparable senior backend roles in United States.

Quick facts

Is the Senior Software Engineer, Backend Engineering role remote?: It's hybrid — Maven Clinic expects some on-site time in New York, NY; Remote, US (Hub cities).
What's the salary range?: Maven Clinic lists $195,000–$230,000 for this role.
How much experience is required?: At least 5 years of relevant experience for this Senior Software Engineer, Backend Engineering role.
Where is the role based?: Maven Clinic is hiring for this position in New York, NY; Remote, US (Hub cities).
What's the tech stack?: Joblaze extracted these technologies from the posting: AWS, Azure, Go, Google Cloud, Java, Microservices.
What seniority level is this role?: Maven Clinic targets senior candidates for this position.
Is this full-time or contract?: Full-time for this Senior Software Engineer, Backend Engineering role at Maven Clinic.

From the original posting

Maven Clinic is the world's largest virtual clinic for women and families on a mission to make healthcare work for all of us. Through Maven Enterprise, the company partners with more than 2,300 employers and health plans to provide end-to-end women's and family health programs spanning fertility and family building, maternity and newborn care, parenting and pediatrics, and menopause and midlife — improving clinical outcomes, reducing healthcare costs, and expanding equitable access to high-quality care at scale. Through its consumer platform, Maven provides direct access to virtual care across 30+ specialties, as well as dedicated hormone and GLP-1 care programs purpose-built for women. Founded in 2014 by CEO Kate Ryder, Maven Clinic has raised more than $425 million from leading healthcare and technology investors including General Catalyst, Sequoia, Dragoneer Investment Group, Oak HC/FT, StepStone Group, Icon Ventures, and Lux Capital. Recognized for innovation and industry leadership, Maven has been named to the TIME100 Most Influential Companies, CNBC Disruptor 50, Fast Company's Most Innovative Companies, and FORTUNE Best Places to Work. Learn more at mavenclinic.com

About the Role

As a senior level software engineer at Maven Clinic, you will lead the design, development, and maintenance of highly scalable, performant, and reliable systems that support the growing opportunities in our product and platform systems. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure the delivery of high-quality products and features that meet the needs of our customers and adhere to Maven's quality standards.

As a Senior Software Engineer at Maven, you will:

Lead the design, development, and maintenance of highly scalable, performant, and reliable systems that support the growing needs of Maven's platform and backend teams.
Propose, design, develop and implement cloud-based solutions that ensure the agility, flexibility, and scalability of our systems.
Drive technical design discussions and provide guidance to team members on best practices, coding standards, and architecture principles.
Collaborate with and lead cross-functional teams to drive the development of new features and products, ensuring they meet the needs of our customers and adhere to Maven's quality standards.
Mentor and guide and mid-level engineers, helping to develop their technical skills and cultivate a culture of continuous learning and improvement.
Identify and evaluate emerging technologies, tools, and trends that can drive innovation and improve the efficiency and effectiveness of our engineering processes.

We're looking for you to bring:

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science or related field, or equivalent experience.
Minimum of 5 years of experience in backend development and platform architecture, with a proven track record of building highly scalable, performant, and reliable systems.
Experience designing and implementing complex distributed systems, including microservices architecture, containerization, and orchestration.
Strong expertise in developing cloud-based solutions, with hands-on experience in one or more cloud platforms (AWS, Google Cloud, Azure, etc.), including infrastructure as code and serverless architectures.
Proficiency in multiple programming languages (Java, Python, Go, etc.)
Experience building distributed systems with microservices and relational and nosql databases.
Experience leading technical design discussions and providing guidance on best practices, coding standards, and architecture principles.
Strong problem-solving and analytical skills, with a proven ability to deliver high-quality code in a fast-paced environment.
Excellent collaboration and communication skills, with a demonstrated ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams and mentor junior engineers.

At Maven Clinic, we are committed to building a world-class digital healthcare platform that empowers women and families to live healthier and more fulfilling lives. If you are a seasoned engineer with a passion for building scalable, performant, and reliable systems, and want to make a real impact in the world of healthcare, we would love to hear from you.

The salary range for this role is $195,000 - $230,000 per year. You may also be entitled to receive a bonus, equity, and benefits. Individual pay decisions are based on a number of factors, including qualifications for the role, experience level, and skillset.

Maven embraces a flexible hybrid work model. Our teams primarily operate from the New York Metropolitan area, NY, and remotely via San Francisco/Bay Area, CA, Seattle, WA. For those in our New York City office, we encourage in-person collaboration by requiring team members to work onsite three days a week (Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday). For those based in Boston, DC, Chicago, Seattle, and San Francisco, we encourage in-person collaboration by requiring team members to attend monthly Work Together Days within these cities. This policy aims to balance remote work flexibility with the benefits of face-to-face interaction.

At Maven we believe that a diverse set of backgrounds and experiences enrich our teams and allow us to achieve above and beyond our goals. If you do not have experience in all of the areas detailed above, we hope that you will share your unique background with us in your application and how it can be additive to our teams.

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Senior Software Engineer, Backend Engineering

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