Technical Lead, Backend Engineer
Job Description
Twin Health
At Twin Health, we empower people to reverse, prevent and improve chronic metabolic diseases. Twin Health invented The Whole Body Digital Twin™ , a dynamic representation of each individual’s unique metabolism, built from thousands of data points collected daily via non-invasive sensors and self-reported preferences. The Whole Body Digital Twin delivers a new standard of care, empowering physicians and patients to make personalized data-driven decisions.
Working here
Our team is passionate, talented, and driven by our purpose to improve the health and happiness of our members. Our culture empowers each Twin to do what’s needed to create impact for our members, partners, and our company, and enjoy their experience at work. Twin Health was awarded Innovator of the Year by Employer Health Innovation Roundtable (EHIR) (out of 358 companies), named to the 2021 CB Insights Digital Health 150, and recognized by Built In's 2022 Best Places To Work Awards. Twin Health has the backing of leading venture capital funds including ICONIQ Growth, Sequoia, and Sofina, enabling us to scale services in the U.S. and globally and help solve the global chronic metabolic disease health crisis. We have recently announced broad and growing partnerships with premier employers, such as Blackstone and Berkshire Hathaway. We are building the company you always wished you worked for. Join us in revolutionizing healthcare and building the most impactful digital health company in the world!
Excited to join us and do your part in improving people’s health and happiness?
Opportunity
We are looking for a Technical Lead to join our team and play a key role in shaping the next generation of deeper activity experiences. This is an exciting opportunity to work at the intersection of backend engineering and device integrations, collaborating closely with backend, mobile, and AI engineers, as well as clinical teams, to build innovative solutions. Your work will empower members with personalized experiences that enhance engagement and support overall metabolic well-being.
Responsibilities
- Develop and enhance backend microservices using Spring Boot, REST APIs, SQL databases, Elasticsearch, Message Queues, Docker, and more.
- Implement event-driven architectures for seamless real-time communication across systems.
- Write and maintain automated unit and integration tests to uphold code quality.
- Integrate with third-party systems to expand capabilities.
- Ensure reliability, security, and scalability in integrations, considering compliance requirements such as HIPAA.
- Take on additional responsibilities as needed in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
- Additional duties as assigned
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a STEM-related field (Master’s preferred).
- 5+ years of experience in software engineering.
- Proficiency in Java, developing high-scale, production-ready applications.
- Strong experience with SQL & NoSQL databases, distributed systems, and microservices architecture.
- Strong understanding of API design and development, including RESTful services, authentication (OAuth, JWT), and third-party API integrations.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Experience in healthcare, biosensors, or related fields is a plus but not required.
- Experience or interest in prompt engineering and developing AI agents with Large Language Models (LLMs) is a plus.
- This remote opportunity is available to US based persons. Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.
Compensation and Benefits
The compensation range for this position is $190,000-$210,000 annually.
In addition, Twin has an ambitious vision to empower people to live healthier and happier lives, and to achieve this purpose, we need the very best people to enhance our cutting-edge technology and medical science, deliver the best possible care, and turn our passion into value for our members, partners and investors. We are committed to delivering an outstanding culture and experience for every Twin employee through a company based on the values of passion, talent, and trust. We offer comprehensive benefits and perks in line with these principles, as well as a high level of flexibility for every Twin
- A competitive compensation package in line with leading technology companies
- As a remote friendly company we are committed to providing opportunities for all who join to further build relationships, increase cross-functional collaboration, and celebrate our accomplishments.
- Opportunity for equity participation
- Unlimited vacation with manager approval
- 16 weeks of 100% paid parental leave for delivering parents; 8 weeks of 100% paid parental leave for non-delivering parents
- 100% Employer sponsored healthcare, dental, and vision for you, and 80% coverage for your family; Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Account options
- 401k retirement savings plan
Company Information
Location: Mountain View, CA
Type: Hybrid