Allara · 3 hours ago
Staff Software Engineer
New York, NY
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$189K/yr - $220K/yr
7+ years expAllara is a comprehensive women’s health provider that specializes in expert, longitudinal care that supports women through every life stage. They are seeking a Staff Engineer to help build the technical foundation for their platform, focusing on designing and implementing scalable distributed architectures that support personalized care delivery.
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Responsibilities
Design and implement scalable distributed architectures that support personalized care delivery for a rapidly growing patient base
Own technical initiatives across the stack, from AI/ML-powered health guidance tools to healthcare system integrations (EMR, billing, scheduling)
Help refine engineering standards, architectural patterns, and best practices that enable the team to move faster while maintaining quality
Mentor and grow engineers across the team, fostering a culture of technical excellence and collaborative problem-solving
Partner with product, clinical, and data teams to translate complex healthcare requirements into elegant technical solutions
Drive technical decision-making on build vs. buy, technology selection, and infrastructure investments that balance current needs with future scale
Qualification
Required
7+ years of software engineering experience with 2+ years in a staff or principal engineering role
Proven track record designing and building distributed systems at scale, with deep understanding of system design tradeoffs
Strong full-stack capabilities with expertise in modern backend technologies (Python, TypeScript, Go, or similar) and AWS
Experience architecting systems in regulated industries (healthcare, fintech) with considerations for security, compliance, and data privacy
Demonstrated ability to mentor engineers and elevate team technical capabilities through code review, design guidance, and knowledge sharing
Excellent communication skills with ability to articulate complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
Preferred
Background in healthcare technology, including integration with EMR systems, HL7/FHIR standards, or telehealth platforms
Experience building AI agents or Model Context Protocol (MCP) integrations
Prior experience at a high-growth startup, particularly during scaling phases (Series B-D)
Experience in Next.js, CQRS
Benefits
Equity
Professional development & employee learning programs
Comprehensive health benefits (medical, dental, vision)
Generous paid time off
Unlimited PTO & 11 company holidays
Health Savings Account (HSA) & Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Long- and short-term disability coverage
Annual employee wellness stipend
401(k) plan
Parental leave & family planning support benefits
Company-issued laptop
Annual work-from-home stipend
A collaborative, mission-driven culture focused on improving patient care
Company
Allara
Allara is a specialty care platform that offers a healthcare program for women's hormonal health and PCOS through virtual appointments.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$38.5MKey Investors
Index VenturesGoogle VenturesGlobal Founders Capital
2025-01-24Series B· $26M
2023-10-18Series A· $10M
2021-06-09Seed· $2.5M
Leadership Team
Rachel Blank
Founder & CEO
Recent News
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