Staff Software Engineer

Allara is a comprehensive women’s health provider that specializes in expert, longitudinal care that supports women through every life stage. Trusted by over 60,000 women nationwide, Allara makes expert healthcare accessible by connecting patients with multidisciplinary care teams that have a deep understanding of hormonal, metabolic, and reproductive care. Allara provides ongoing support for hormonal conditions like PCOS, chronic conditions like insulin resistance, and life stages like perimenopause, helping patients see improved health outcomes. As one of the fastest-growing women’s health platforms in the U.S., Allara is bridging long-overlooked gaps in healthcare for women.The Opportunity We're looking for a Staff Engineer to help build the technical foundation that will scale our platform and transform women's healthcare delivery. You'll be designing, refactoring and building resilient event-driven distributed systems that power everything from AI-driven health companions that help women understand and manage their conditions, to complex integrations with healthcare systems nationwide. This is an opportunity to write code that matters, help refine engineering best practices, mentor a growing team, and directly impact how hundreds of thousands of women access personalized, longitudinal care.Location: Hybrid (NYC). We value in-person collaboration and aim for at least three days per week in our NYC office, with flexibility as needed.Your Impact Design and implement scalable distributed architectures that support personalized care delivery for a rapidly growing patient baseOwn 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 qualityMentor and grow engineers across the team, fostering a culture of technical excellence and collaborative problem-solvingPartner with product, clinical, and data teams to translate complex healthcare requirements into elegant technical solutionsDrive technical decision-making on build vs. buy, technology selection, and infrastructure investments that balance current needs with future scale Required Qualifications 7+ years of software engineering experience with 2+ years in a staff or principal engineering roleProven track record designing and building distributed systems at scale, with a deep understanding of system design tradeoffsStrong full-stack capabilities with expertise in modern backend technologies (Python, TypeScript, Go, or similar) and AWSExperience architecting systems in regulated industries (healthcare, fintech) with considerations for security, compliance, and data privacyDemonstrated ability to mentor engineers and elevate team technical capabilities through code review, design guidance, and knowledge sharingExcellent communication skills with the ability to articulate complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholdersPreferred QualificationsBackground in healthcare technology, including integration with EMR systems, HL7/FHIR standards, or telehealth platformsExperience building AI agents or Model Context Protocol (MCP) integrationsPrior experience at a high-growth startup, particularly during scaling phases (Series B-D)Experience in Next.js, CQRSWhat Allara Offers:Compensation & Career Growth$201,000 - $230,500 with opportunities for advancementEquityProfessional development & employee learning programsActual compensation will be determined based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to: candidate experience, location, education, certifications, and skill set. In addition to base salary, our total compensation package includes equity, comprehensive health benefits (medical, dental, vision), generous paid time off, and additional wellness and professional development perks.Work Environment & Flexibility3-day hybrid in NYCUnlimited PTO & 11 company holidaysHealth & WellnessMedical, dental, and vision benefitsHealth Savings Account (HSA) & Flexible Spending Account (FSA)Long- and short-term disability coverageAnnual employee wellness stipendFamily & Future Planning401(k) planParental leave & family planning support benefitsAdditional PerksCompany-issued laptopAnnual work-from-home stipendCommuter benefits (if applicable)A collaborative, mission-driven culture focused on improving patient careAt Allara, we believe in celebrating everything that makes us human and are proud to be an equal-opportunity workplace. We embrace diversity and are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better we can serve our members. We’re an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against candidates or patients based on race, color, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, religion, disability, national origin, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.Originally posted on Himalayas

Allara is a comprehensive women’s health provider that specializes in expert, longitudinal care that supports women through every life stage. Trusted by over 60,000 women nationwide, Allara makes expert healthcare accessible by connecting patients with multidisciplinary care teams that have a deep understanding of hormonal, metabolic, and reproductive care. Allara provides ongoing support for hormonal conditions like PCOS, chronic conditions like insulin resistance, and life stages like perimenopause, helping patients see improved health outcomes. As one of the fastest-growing women’s health platforms in the U.S., Allara is bridging long-overlooked gaps in healthcare for women.The Opportunity We're looking for a Staff Engineer to help build the technical foundation that will scale our platform and transform women's healthcare delivery. You'll be designing, refactoring and building resilient event-driven distributed systems that power everything from AI-driven health companions that help women understand and manage their conditions, to complex integrations with healthcare systems nationwide. This is an opportunity to write code that matters, help refine engineering best practices, mentor a growing team, and directly impact how hundreds of thousands of women access personalized, longitudinal care.Location: Hybrid (NYC). We value in-person collaboration and aim for at least three days per week in our NYC office, with flexibility as needed.Your Impact Design and implement scalable distributed architectures that support personalized care delivery for a rapidly growing patient baseOwn 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 qualityMentor and grow engineers across the team, fostering a culture of technical excellence and collaborative problem-solvingPartner with product, clinical, and data teams to translate complex healthcare requirements into elegant technical solutionsDrive technical decision-making on build vs. buy, technology selection, and infrastructure investments that balance current needs with future scale Required Qualifications 7+ years of software engineering experience with 2+ years in a staff or principal engineering roleProven track record designing and building distributed systems at scale, with a deep understanding of system design tradeoffsStrong full-stack capabilities with expertise in modern backend technologies (Python, TypeScript, Go, or similar) and AWSExperience architecting systems in regulated industries (healthcare, fintech) with considerations for security, compliance, and data privacyDemonstrated ability to mentor engineers and elevate team technical capabilities through code review, design guidance, and knowledge sharingExcellent communication skills with the ability to articulate complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholdersPreferred QualificationsBackground in healthcare technology, including integration with EMR systems, HL7/FHIR standards, or telehealth platformsExperience building AI agents or Model Context Protocol (MCP) integrationsPrior experience at a high-growth startup, particularly during scaling phases (Series B-D)Experience in Next.js, CQRSWhat Allara Offers:Compensation & Career Growth$201,000 - $230,500 with opportunities for advancementEquityProfessional development & employee learning programsActual compensation will be determined based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to: candidate experience, location, education, certifications, and skill set. In addition to base salary, our total compensation package includes equity, comprehensive health benefits (medical, dental, vision), generous paid time off, and additional wellness and professional development perks.Work Environment & Flexibility3-day hybrid in NYCUnlimited PTO & 11 company holidaysHealth & WellnessMedical, dental, and vision benefitsHealth Savings Account (HSA) & Flexible Spending Account (FSA)Long- and short-term disability coverageAnnual employee wellness stipendFamily & Future Planning401(k) planParental leave & family planning support benefitsAdditional PerksCompany-issued laptopAnnual work-from-home stipendCommuter benefits (if applicable)A collaborative, mission-driven culture focused on improving patient careAt Allara, we believe in celebrating everything that makes us human and are proud to be an equal-opportunity workplace. We embrace diversity and are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better we can serve our members. We’re an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against candidates or patients based on race, color, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, religion, disability, national origin, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.Originally posted on Himalayas