Principal Software Engineer
About this role
This remote role suits an experienced engineer with a background in building production systems and LLMs who wants to tackle complex healthcare challenges. Foundation Health in the United States seeks a Principal Software Engineer to design scalable platforms and develop safe AI agents for specialty pharmacy operations.
Role Overview
Foundation Health operates a live production platform within major US health systems that utilizes AI for patient communication and EHR workflows. The Principal Software Engineer will drive architectural design, mentor engineering teams, and collaborate directly with leadership to scale the platform safely.
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About the Company
Foundation Health is an AI operating system for specialty pharmacy, employing around 70 people. The company has secured a $20M Series A funding round led by Define Ventures and maintains a remote-first work environment across the United States alongside an engineering hub in downtown Orlando.
How to Apply
Candidates should apply directly on the official company careers page.
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Questions candidates ask
Where is the position located?
The role is remote-first across the United States, with a preference for candidates in the Eastern or Central time zones, and includes occasional visits to an engineering hub in downtown Orlando.
What level of experience is required?
The role requires someone who has worked at a Staff+ level with a history of building serious production systems and LLM applications.
Is healthcare experience mandatory?
Healthcare experience is not strictly required, though candidates must have worked in environments where mistakes are expensive, such as fintech or fraud prevention.
What technologies and systems does the engineering team interact with?
The team works with LLMs, Postgres databases, and integrates directly into Epic workflows.
The application is on the official foundationhealthcareers careers page.
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