Staff Software Engineer (Tech Lead)

OpenLoopUnited States - RemoteR&D

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Salary

Not listed

Job type

Full-time

Work mode

Remote

Posted

30 Jul 2026

Status

Open · checked 8d ago

About this role

Launch a White is seeking a remote Staff Software Engineer (Tech Lead) to own the architecture and evolution of an advanced AI-driven healthcare platform across the United States. This hands-on leadership opportunity is ideal for an experienced engineer who excels at guiding technical teams while writing production-grade code for virtual care delivery solutions.

Role Overview

In this senior role, the engineer operates as a player-coach to shape the technical direction of scalable distributed systems. The position requires taking cutting-edge AI innovations from prototype stages into robust production environments, collaborating closely with product, design, and clinical operations departments.

Key Responsibilities

Own system architecture by designing distributed cloud networks, establishing service boundaries, and making critical data model decisions.

Spearhead artificial intelligence and large language model strategies, encompassing prompt optimization, rigorous evaluation, and safety compliance.

Uphold rigorous operational standards by championing system reliability, observability, and automated quality assurance pipelines for healthcare data.

Contribute hands-on code to critical infrastructure paths while unblocking teams and guiding major technical initiatives to completion.

Translate complex technical requirements and trade-offs into straightforward options for cross-functional stakeholders.

Requirements

Bring eight or more years of professional software engineering background, featuring at least two years guiding projects as a technical lead.

Demonstrate staff-level scope or equivalent technical impact in past roles.

Possess proven, hands-on experience integrating large language models within production environments.

Demonstrate expert-level proficiency in Go, Python, or TypeScript and Node, with confidence reviewing code across the entire stack.

Hold deep technical familiarity with distributed systems, event-driven architectures, and containerized deployments using Docker, Kubernetes, and Cloud Run.

Nice to Have

Practical experience hosting or integrating open-source models using vLLM or Ollama alongside retrieval-augmented generation architectures.

Previous background working within regulated industries such as HIPAA or SOC 2, or familiarity with healthcare data standards like FHIR and HL7.

Strong written and verbal communication skills demonstrated through technical documentation like RFCs.

Skills and Tools

Python

GCP

Kubernetes

Docker

TypeScript

LLM

RAG

Cloud Run

Pub/Sub

BigQuery

LangFuse

FHIR

Salary and Benefits

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance plans.

Flexible Spending Accounts and Health Savings Accounts.

Flexible paid time off policies.

401(k) retirement plan with company match.

Additional coverages including life insurance and pet insurance.

About the Company

OpenLoop operates with a relatively flat organizational structure where team members are encouraged to share ideas and take initiative. Driven by core values of autonomy, competence, and belonging, the organization fosters an empowering atmosphere designed to support meaningful virtual healthcare solutions across all fifty states.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should review the full job details and submit an application directly on the official company careers page.

Skills and tech stack

Python GCP Kubernetes Docker TypeScript LLM RAG

Questions candidates ask

Is this a remote position?

Yes, this role is based in the United States with remote flexibility.

What level of experience is required?

Candidates must have 8+ years of software engineering experience, including 2+ years leading projects or serving as a tech lead.

What primary technologies are used in this role?

The tech stack includes Python, Go, TypeScript, GCP services, Kubernetes, Docker, and various LLM and RAG tooling.

Is management experience mandatory?

No, this is a hands-on player-coach role focusing on technical direction and coding, though there is a potential career growth path into an Engineering Manager role over time if desired.

What benefits are included for salaried positions?

Benefits include medical, dental, and vision plans, flexible spending accounts, flexible PTO, a 401(k) with company match, life insurance, and pet insurance.

Ready to apply?

The application is on the official OpenLoop careers page.

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