Staff Software Engineer

Assort Health

Technical leader developing AI-powered patient engagement systems and mentoring engineers across teams. Leading complex projects while shaping the technical direction of the organization.

Posted 5/26/2026full-timeNew York City • New York • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $240,000 - $295,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own complex, multi-person projects from concept to production, defining scope and timelines while being fully accountable for outcomes
Mentor engineers across teams, coach them through complex problems, and raise overall team capability
Enjoy a high degree of autonomy, tasked with solving complex problems in innovative ways.
Lead discussions, contributing fresh ideas and perspectives.
Act as a subject matter expert while enabling others to contribute effectively
Develop production-grade software that complies with HIPAA and healthcare security standards at scale

Requirements

What you’ll need

7+ years of industry experience with a proven track record of leading complex technical initiatives at a major tech company or high-growth startup
Established track record of building efficient, maintainable systems, with work that handles interactions across multiple teams
Experience independently leading large cross-team projects, defining scope and timelines, and being accountable for delivery outcomes
Willingness to wear multiple hats—from design and development to testing and occasional support. Comfortable with rapid iteration, experimentation, and learning from failure in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

Comp & perks

💸 Competitive Compensation – Including salary *and* employee stock options so you share in our success.
📚 Lifelong Learning – Annual budget for professional development, plus training opportunities to help you grow.
💻 Office Setup Stipend – We’ll outfit your in-office workspace so comfy as it's productive.
🩺 Top-Tier Health Coverage – Medical, dental, and vision insurance, because your health comes first.
🏖 Unlimited PTO – We trust you to take the time you need to recharge and come back ready to crush it.
🥗 Meals & Snacks – Lunch, dinner, and snack breaks that fuel great ideas.
💪 Fitness Stipend – Your wellness matters. We reimburse monthly membership costs to support your health.
🚆 Commuter Benefits – We cover eligible transportation costs to make your trip to work easier.
👵 401(k) – Build your retirement savings.

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Hard Skills & Tools

software developmentproject managementsystem designtestingHIPAA compliancehealthcare security standardscross-team collaborationrapid iterationproblem-solvingtechnical mentoring

Soft Skills

leadershipcommunicationcoachingautonomyinnovationaccountabilitycollaborationadaptabilityperspective sharingteam capability enhancement