Principal Engineer - Backend (EMR)
About the job:
Hims and Hers seek an experienced Principal Software Engineer to help build a fast, reliable, and frictionless telemedicine end-user experience. The role will focus on the software that connects our patients to our medical providers. This software allows Clinicians to communicate with patients, see their medical history and any relevant information to make an informed decision for treatment.
You Will:
Develop and promote architecture and design strategies, frameworks, and patterns while collaborating closely with engineering and product organizations
Actively partner with stakeholders to understand business requirements
Lead the design, development, and implementation of scalable, performant, and secure backend solutions
Set patterns and practices for the architecture, coding, delivery, and operation of your team's services
Build relationships with other teams to collaborate and lead the way in developing reusable, scalable, and secure designs that benefit the entire organization
Partner with other engineering teams, product, design, infrastructure, and project management while serving as a mentor and advocate for your team
Contribute to the vision for the team and the platform as a technical leader, identifying new and strategic technologies that improve security, scalability, reliability, and performance.
You Have:
12+ years as a software engineer, shipping production code
Proven experience designing, developing, and delivering large-scale e-commerce or similar complex platforms
Experience introducing new architecture and design concepts, including coaching, adoption, and execution within your domain and aligned with tech organization strategies
Experience with modern backend technologies like Java, Kotlin, or C#
Expertise in relational databases
Exceptional problem-solving skills and attention to detail
Excellent communication skills and the ability to translate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders
Ability to move quickly and meet tight deadlines
Capable of prioritizing multiple projects to meet goals without management oversight
Our Benefits (there are more but here are some highlights):
Competitive salary & equity compensation for full-time roles
Unlimited PTO, company holidays, and quarterly mental health days
Comprehensive health benefits including medical, dental & vision, and parental leave
Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP)
Employee discounts on hims & hers & Apostrophe online products
401k benefits with employer matching contribution
Offsite team retreats
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