Staff Software Engineer, Brain Health, AI

Hinge HealthSan Francisco-HQRnD

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Salary

$222,400 - $333,600 USD

Job type

Full-time

Work mode

Remote

Posted

6 May 2026

Status

Open · checked 7d ago

About this role

Hinge Health is seeking a Staff Software Engineer for Brain Health, AI to lead the design of agentic AI systems that deliver personalized pain reprocessing therapy. This full-time remote or San Francisco-headquartered position is an ideal fit for experienced software engineers who want to bridge clinical science and advanced artificial intelligence to help members overcome chronic pain.

Role Overview

In this mission-critical position, the selected professional will steer the technical vision for the Brain Health ecosystem. The work involves creating scalable distributed systems that power conversational therapy, mindfulness interventions, and educational platforms. The individual will collaborate tightly with clinical, data science, and product teams to translate complex medical requirements into reliable, user-facing applications.

Key Responsibilities

Architect and scale multi-session conversational agentic AI systems that maintain context and adhere to clinical guidelines.

Build a centralized education platform providing tailored pain science strategies and mindset content for members.

Establish long-term technical strategies in coordination with clinical and product leadership.

Mentor engineering talent and champion a culture of technical excellence across multidisciplinary squads.

Requirements

Minimum of 4 years of practical software engineering experience, including significant work deploying AI-driven products to users.

Holds at least a Bachelor Degree in Computer Science or a closely related discipline.

Demonstrated success leading the end-to-end design and delivery of complex user-facing features across backends, product surfaces, and AI platforms.

Nice to Have

Background working in fast-moving, early-stage environments or building products from the ground up.

Familiarity with modern AI tooling, large language models, retrieval-augmented generation, prompt engineering, and evaluation frameworks.

Experience establishing development standards, reliability measures, and safety protocols for AI systems.

Contributions to open-source software or artificial intelligence projects.

Skills and Tools

Python

TypeScript

Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG)

Large Language Models (LLMs)

Distributed Systems

Fullstack Development

Salary and Benefits

Annual salary range between $222,400 and $333,600 USD.

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, including family planning, fertility tools, and gender-affirming care support.

Travel reimbursement provisions for inaccessible regional healthcare.

Retirement savings through traditional or Roth 401(k) plans featuring a 2 percent company match.

Modern life stipends designated for personal learning and development.

About the Company

Headquartered in San Francisco, Hinge Health utilizes software and artificial intelligence to automate joint and muscle care. The organization provides comprehensive musculoskeletal solutions spanning acute injury, chronic pain, and post-surgical rehabilitation. By enabling members to complete exercise therapy sessions from any location, the company drives health equity while lowering client costs and improving patient outcomes.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should submit their application directly on the official company careers page.

Skills and tech stack

Python TypeScript RAG

Questions candidates ask

What is the compensation range for this position?

The annual salary falls between $222,400 and $333,600 USD.

Is this a remote role?

Yes, the position offers remote work flexibility alongside headquarters in San Francisco.

What level of experience is required?

Applicants must have at least 4 years of practical software engineering experience, featuring direct involvement in shipping AI-powered products.

What educational background is expected?

Candidates need to hold at minimum a Bachelor Degree in Computer Science or a related field.

What core technical skills are needed?

The role requires proficiency in Python, TypeScript, and retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) alongside foundational fullstack and AI capabilities.

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The application is on the official Hinge Health careers page.

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