About the Role : CheckRx is a leader in Medicare AI assistance, transforming how individuals navigate healthcare enrollment. We combine technology with a mission-driven approach to make access to healthcare more intuitive. We are seeking a Senior Software Engineer to serve as a foundational technical leader. This role requires extensive startup experience, a passion for mentoring, and the architectural expertise to build and scale high-performance systems from the ground up.
Who You Are :
- 6+ years of professional software engineering experience, with a focus on system architecture and scaling.
- Expert in system architecture, design patterns, and scaling strategies for complex, distributed systems.
- Proven mentor with a track record of elevating junior engineers and establishing high-quality coding standards.
- Veteran of the startup ecosystem who thrives in fast-paced, unstructured environments and takes ownership of the product.
- Clear communicator capable of articulating technical trade-offs to both engineering teams and business stakeholders.
- Disciplined builder committed to operational excellence, including code reviews, CI / CD, and robust testing protocols.
What You'll Do :
Lead the architecture and design of new features and core systems to ensure reliability and scalability.Drive the full software development life cycle, from initial requirements through to continuous deployment and monitoring.Establish and uphold professional engineering best practices, including coding standards and source control management.Mentor and grow the engineering team, providing technical guidance and fostering a culture of continuous learning.Collaborate directly with founders and cross-functional teams to translate business vision into maintainable technical solutions.Spearhead the transition toward structured development methodologies as the engineering organization expands.What You'll Get :
Compensation : $150,000 – $200,000 base salary (negotiable to match prior salary).Equity : Significant ownership stake of up to 40% of base salary.Impact : Founding-team level ownership over the future of an AI-driven healthcare platform.Growth : A direct path to executive engineering leadership roles as the company scales.Culture : An in-person, collaborative environment working alongside a high-growth startup team.Position Details :
Job Type : Full-Time (In-person)Location : San Diego, CASchedule : Monday – Friday (In-office)Requirements : Ability to commute to our San Diego location and prior startup experience.