Particle Health

Senior Software Engineer II, Backend – AI-Enabled Development

Particle Health

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: New York CityNew YorkUnited States

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Salary

💰 $190,000 - $220,000 per year

Job Level

About the role

  • Design, develop, and maintain RESTful APIs and backend services using Golang (and some Python).
  • Build scalable, secure, and performant services that handle healthcare data with strong privacy, security, compliance, and reliability requirements.
  • Use AI-assisted development tools to improve productivity, debugging, testing, documentation, and code quality.
  • Integrate backend services with data pipelines and processing workflows.
  • Take ownership of complex systems end-to-end, ensuring operational health, observability, and reliability.
  • Lead or contribute to architectural discussions and long-term technical planning as the platform scales.
  • Elevate system performance and implement measurable efficiency and reliability improvements.
  • Mentor engineers and contribute to improving engineering standards, tooling, and development practices.
  • Partner with Product to translate requirements into technical solutions and support customer integrations.

Requirements

  • 7+ years of backend engineering experience focused on APIs and distributed systems.
  • Strong production experience with Golang; comfortable working in Python when needed.
  • Significant experience using AI-assisted development tools (e.g., Copilot, Cursor, Claude Code) to implement features, improve engineering workflows, with sound judgment around quality and risk.
  • Deep understanding of RESTful API design, scalable service patterns, and backend architecture.
  • Experience with SQL and/or NoSQL databases and cloud environments (GCP, AWS, or Azure).
  • Demonstrated ability to design, build, and operate complex systems independently.
  • Strong debugging, analytical, and communication skills.
  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent practical experience.
Benefits
  • Up to 100% employer-paid health benefits for you (depending on plan selection) and generous coverage for your family.
  • Employer-funded 401(k) contribution to help you build a secure future.
  • Mental health benefits to support your well-being.
  • Unlimited PTO.
  • Fully remote or hybrid work environment (for those in the NYC area).
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
GolangPythonRESTful API designdistributed systemsSQLNoSQLcloud environmentsAI-assisted development toolsdebugginganalytical skills
Soft Skills
communication skillsmentoringownershipleadershipcollaboration
Certifications
Bachelor’s degree in Computer ScienceBachelor’s degree in Engineering