Senior Backend Engineer
Role Overview
MyOme is looking for an experienced and pragmatic individual to join our integrations and portals team. This position will help enable patients and healthcare providers order testing through the MyOme platform, delivering clarity and meaningful health insights from complex genetics results. The successful candidate will demonstrate first-hand knowledge of designing secure, well-architected applications, familiarity with healthcare systems and data, and have an eagerness to build value through fast prototyping and iteration.
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Position Overview
MyOme is looking for an experienced and pragmatic individual to join our integrations and portals team. This position will help enable patients and healthcare providers order testing through the MyOme platform, delivering clarity and meaningful health insights from complex genetics results. The successful candidate will demonstrate first-hand knowledge of designing secure, well-architected applications, familiarity with healthcare systems and data, and have an eagerness to build value through fast prototyping and iteration.
What You'll Do
Add functionality to backend systems to support enhancements of our customer-facing portals
Support partners through reusable and extensible feature builds
Develop robust APIs that are secure, well-documented, and easy to integrate
Debug and solve production issues across services and multiple levels of the stack
Leverage AI to assist with planning and implementing solutions
Contribute to the team through code reviews, design discussions, and planning future work
Collaborate effectively as part of a distributed team
Balance quick wins with long-term technical sustainability
What You'll Ne ed:
6+ years of experience in backend or platform software development
2+ years of healthcare/biotech experience
Proficient in Python and Python-based frameworks (Django, FastAPI, Ninja)
Proven track record of building and deploying production-grade APIs and web applications
Experience implementing authentication and authorization systems
Ability to work with a high level of autonomy and responsibility
Performance engineering experience, including instrumentation, profiling, and optimization
Experience building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines
Familiarity with HIPAA compliance and healthcare software, or other privacy-focused frontends
Knowledgeable about genetics and genetic testing platforms
Location, Compensation, and Benefits
- Location: Remote in the US or open to hybrid, 2 to 3 days onsite at our San Francisco office.
- Compensation: Annual salary range of $160,000 - $200,000, commensurate with experience. This role is eligible for equity.
- San Francisco Bay Area pay range
- $160,000 — $200,000 USD
Benefits
- Comprehensive healthcare coverage (Health, Dental, and Vision)
- 401K
- Unlimited PTO
- Professional development opportunities
- Company-sponsored off-sites and team meals during in-person meetings
- Direct access to company leadership and the opportunity for career growth
- Diversity, Inclusion, and Equal Opportunity: MyOme values diversity in all forms. We believe that diverse perspectives drive better science and better patient outcomes. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating an inclusive workplace that empowers every individual.
- Why Work at MyOme? Join us if you:
- Want to make an impact at the intersection of healthcare and technology, changing the way people engage with their health at the genetic level
- Enjoy rolling up your sleeves, taking initiative, and being empowered to lead
- Value humility, transparency, and collaborative problem-solving
- Thrive in fast-moving, dynamic environments with smart, driven teammates
- Appreciate competitive compensation, meaningful equity, and excellent benefits
- Learn More: myome.com
About MyOme
Private clinical whole-genome analysis company using AI to assess inherited-disease risk for families and healthcare providers.
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