What are the responsibilities and job description for the Software Engineer (Backend) position at Latent?
Latent is working on unsolved problems concerning the robust and reliable integration of Medical Intelligence. Health systems across the US trust our multi-modal search platform to answer highly sensitive questions over patient data. Additionally, we offer next-generation question answering, pushing the boundaries of SOTA in medical QA. By analyzing EHR records, our flagship product surfaces the most relevant data, reducing operational overhead in healthcare.
As a Backend Engineer at Latent, you will design, build, and maintain the core infrastructure that powers pharmacy teams to complete prior authorizations, ensuring their patients receive their medications as soon as possible. You will work closely with the broader engineering team and report directly to the two co-founders. This role is in-person in our SF office 5 days a week.
This role is full-time and onsite in our SF office.
Qualifications
- Experience working with a modern infrastructure stack, including common cloud providers (e.g. AWS, Azure), containers (e.g. Docker), queuing systems (e.g. SQS, Kafka), and standard database technologies (e.g. Postgres)
- 3-5 years of relevant experience in software development, with a proven track record of success
- Experience working in high-ambiguity environments, such as startups or innovative end-to-end projects within larger organizations
- Willingness to commute to our San Francisco office 5x per week and occasionally travel to health systems for clinician shadowing sessions
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