Staff Backend Software Engineer, Elixir

Papa

Staff Backend Software Engineer developing virtual care systems for seniors at Papa. Lead architecture decisions and build integrations for healthcare platforms in a hybrid work setting.

Posted 7/21/2026full-timeSan Francisco • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $200,000 - $230,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expert-level proficiency in Ruby and Python, with hands-on experience in Elixir, while ensuring system reliability and performance through effective engineering practices. Committed to enhancing healthcare access and outcomes through high-quality software development and operational intelligence.

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Ruby ProgrammingPython ProgrammingElixir DevelopmentSoftware Development ExperienceSystem Reliability

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Hard Skills

Software DevelopmentCode ReviewTestingMonitoringOperational Intelligence

Soft Skills

LeadershipCollaborationProblem-Solving

Industry Keywords

Virtual Care DeliveryHealthcare AccessHealthcare Outcomes

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ElixirPythonRuby

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Build the technical foundation for virtual care delivery.
Enable operational intelligence and automation.
Lead critical technical decisions.
Help establish engineering practices.
Own system reliability and performance.

Requirements

What you’ll need

9+ years of software development experience
Expert-level proficiency in Ruby or Python
2+ years of hands-on, professional experience with Elixir
Experience building and shipping high quality work and achieving high reliability
Experience improving quality through thoughtful code reviews, appropriate testing, proper rollout, and monitoring
Passionate about improving healthcare access and outcomes.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Meaningful equity package.
Medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage; Health Savings Account (HSA) & Flexible Spending Account (FSA).
401(k) plan with a company matches up to 4%.
Flexible PTO, 11 paid company holidays, parental leave, and caregiver leave.