Join AKASA: Pioneering AI in Healthcare Operations

At AKASA, our mission is to enable human health. As the leading developer of AI solutions for healthcare operations, we are at the forefront of revolutionizing the industry. Founded in 2019, we've secured $85M in funding from investors like Andreessen Horowitz, BOND, and Costanoa Ventures. Our acclaim includes recognition as a Top 150 “Most Innovative Digital Health Startup” by CB Insights, a Top 75 “Best Place to Work” by Modern Healthcare, certification as a “Great Place to Work” two years running, and a ranking of #34 in the Top 100 Healthcare Companies by The Healthcare Technology Report.

We invite you to learn more about us at and join our mission to build the future of healthcare with AI. Embracing an inclusive workplace, we ensure everyone is welcome to bring their authentic selves to work.

About the Role: Senior Software Engineer, Data Platform

As a Senior Software Engineer on the Data Platform team, you will be a vital force in integrating analytics and reporting output directly into our customer-facing applications. You will enhance our data platform infrastructure and develop data pipelines to meet both internal and external data requirements.

Embedded within the cross-functional Data Platform team, you will collaborate extensively across Engineering, Analytics, Machine Learning, and Product disciplines.

Our primary location is South San Francisco, with a strong culture of remote work established well before and continued after COVID-19. We pride ourselves on our expertise in collaborative remote working, irrespective of team member location.

What You'll Do

• Contribute significantly to setting architectural direction for the Data Platform.
• Optimize existing infrastructure, tooling, and data pipelines to support expansion to external users.
• Utilize a diverse tech stack including Python, Postgres, Redshift, Prefect, Kubernetes, various AWS services, etc.
• Implement a new Data Platform API layer.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Analytics, Data Science, Product, and other data platform users to understand and support their use cases.
• Explore new technologies and bring your expertise to our team.
• Mentor less senior team members.

Skills & Qualifications

• BS in Computer Science/Software Engineering or equivalent.
• 5-7+ years of software engineering or data engineering experience.
• Proficiency in at least one major programming language (Python, Java, C#, Ruby, Kotlin).
• Strong SQL experience.
• Experience with cloud computing (AWS preferred).
• Ability to handle both greenfield projects and ownership of existing projects.
• Deep knowledge of software development fundamentals including object-oriented design and functional programming.
• Highly self-sufficient and proactive in solving complex problems.
• Passion for addressing healthcare’s unique challenges and opportunities.

Preferred Experience

• Experience with Python.
• Knowledge of data platforms, data pipelines, or comparable services.
• Familiarity with Data Warehouses (Amazon Redshift preferred).
• Understanding of scheduling/orchestration technologies (such as Prefect or Airflow).
• Experience with BI tools (Tableau, Looker, Quicksight, SuperSet, etc.).

What We Offer

• Unlimited paid time off (PTO).
• Comprehensive coverage for health, dental, and vision.
• Employer contributions to Health Savings Accounts (HSA).
• Generous parental leave policy.
• Full coverage for life insurance.
• Company-paid holidays.
• 401(K) plan.

Compensation

Salaries for this position range from $175,000-$200,000 plus equity, based on market data and other relevant factors. Variations may apply depending on candidate qualifications, location, experience, and other job-related considerations. We are dedicated to achieving great work together. Join us to see if we are the perfect fit for you.

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