About this role
Engineers who enjoy operating autonomously in a fast-paced seed-stage environment will find a strong fit at Layer Health. Founded in 2023 by machine learning researchers from MIT and Harvard Medical School, the company builds an LLM-powered platform designed to synthesize medical records and streamline healthcare operations.
This senior fullstack engineer will own the end-to-end development of new features for internal and customer-facing applications. The work involves designing performant APIs, speaking directly with users to shape solutions, and building secure systems deployed in critical clinical settings alongside a cross-functional team.
What you will do
- Design, build, and maintain scalable and performant APIs and web applications.
- Speak directly with customers to understand user needs and design targeted solutions.
- Collaborate across cross-functional teams to design and ship new product features and experiences.
- Cultivate a robust engineering and product culture that drives the seed-stage company forward.
- Work closely with engineering peers to deploy highly scalable, fast, and secure applications into critical healthcare environments.
What you need
- Bring seven or more years of experience in full-stack software development with the flexibility to traverse the entire technology stack.
- Demonstrate fluency in TypeScript, React, and modern web technologies.
- Possess fluency in at least one backend programming language, such as Python.
- Communicate effectively as a strong team member who thrives in a customer-focused and fast-paced setting.
- Operate as a proactive problem-solver with a strong sense of ownership and the ability to execute independently.
Skills and tech stack
Questions candidates ask
What is the expected compensation range for this position?
The expected compensation range for Boston and NYC-based candidates is $180,000 to $220,000. Compensation depends on experience, overall fit, and candidate location, and may vary for individuals outside the Boston or NYC metro areas.
Where is the team located and what is the work policy?
Layer Health is a Boston-based company and expects engineers to meet regularly in-person in Boston. Engineers located in Boston, NYC, or the wider East Coast are welcome to apply.
What kind of technology stack does the engineering team use?
The platform relies on modern web technologies including TypeScript and React on the frontend. Backend development utilizes languages like Python to power LLM-based healthcare applications.
What stage is the company and what will I work on?
Layer Health is a seed-stage company founded in 2023 by researchers from MIT and Harvard Medical School. You will own the end-to-end development of new features and product experiences to support clinical registry abstraction and chart review use cases.