
Senior Software Engineer II, Backend – AI-Enabled Development
Particle Health
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Hybrid
Location: New York City • New York • United 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
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
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