Backend Software Engineer (Python, SQL)
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- Full-time
- United States
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About The Company
Function Health is an innovative leader in the healthcare technology industry, dedicated to transforming how individuals understand, measure, and enhance their health. As the AI operating system for health, Function empowers people to live 100 healthy years by providing proactive, data-driven insights into human biology. Recognized as one of Fast Company's Most Innovative Companies of 2024, the company is venture-backed by Andreessen Horowitz (a16z) and has garnered a large, engaged community of hundreds of thousands of members. Through advanced diagnostics, deep biomarker testing, longitudinal data collection, and AI-enabled insights, Function equips its users with actionable intelligence to improve both the quality and longevity of their lives. Recently, the company announced a successful Series B funding round of $298 million, marking a new chapter of growth and innovation. Function fosters a collaborative, dynamic environment focused on building the future of health technology, attracting top talent who are passionate about making a meaningful impact on global health. The organization values creativity, action, and continuous learning, providing an inspiring workplace where every team member can contribute to revolutionary changes in healthcare.
About The Role
We are seeking a highly experienced Staff Software Engineer, Backend, to join our growing team and contribute significantly to the development, optimization, and scaling of our core data infrastructure. This pivotal role requires deep expertise in Google Cloud Platform (GCP), data engineering, Change Data Capture (CDC), ETL processes, data governance, and streaming technologies. As a key member of our technical team, you will collaborate closely with data scientists, analysts, and software engineers to ensure seamless data ingestion, processing, and accessibility across the organization. Your work will directly influence the quality, reliability, and security of our data systems, supporting critical analytics, product development, compliance, and experimentation initiatives. This role demands a hands-on architect who can balance speed with excellence and pragmatism, driving the long-term architectural vision while delivering immediate value. You will have the opportunity to shape our data platform's future, ensuring it remains robust, scalable, and aligned with business needs, all while fostering a culture of innovation and continuous improvement.
Qualifications
Function Health is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. We believe diversity enhances our ability to innovate and serve our community effectively. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to any protected characteristic. We encourage individuals from diverse backgrounds to apply and join our mission to revolutionize healthcare.
Function Health is an innovative leader in the healthcare technology industry, dedicated to transforming how individuals understand, measure, and enhance their health. As the AI operating system for health, Function empowers people to live 100 healthy years by providing proactive, data-driven insights into human biology. Recognized as one of Fast Company's Most Innovative Companies of 2024, the company is venture-backed by Andreessen Horowitz (a16z) and has garnered a large, engaged community of hundreds of thousands of members. Through advanced diagnostics, deep biomarker testing, longitudinal data collection, and AI-enabled insights, Function equips its users with actionable intelligence to improve both the quality and longevity of their lives. Recently, the company announced a successful Series B funding round of $298 million, marking a new chapter of growth and innovation. Function fosters a collaborative, dynamic environment focused on building the future of health technology, attracting top talent who are passionate about making a meaningful impact on global health. The organization values creativity, action, and continuous learning, providing an inspiring workplace where every team member can contribute to revolutionary changes in healthcare.
About The Role
We are seeking a highly experienced Staff Software Engineer, Backend, to join our growing team and contribute significantly to the development, optimization, and scaling of our core data infrastructure. This pivotal role requires deep expertise in Google Cloud Platform (GCP), data engineering, Change Data Capture (CDC), ETL processes, data governance, and streaming technologies. As a key member of our technical team, you will collaborate closely with data scientists, analysts, and software engineers to ensure seamless data ingestion, processing, and accessibility across the organization. Your work will directly influence the quality, reliability, and security of our data systems, supporting critical analytics, product development, compliance, and experimentation initiatives. This role demands a hands-on architect who can balance speed with excellence and pragmatism, driving the long-term architectural vision while delivering immediate value. You will have the opportunity to shape our data platform's future, ensuring it remains robust, scalable, and aligned with business needs, all while fostering a culture of innovation and continuous improvement.
Qualifications
- 8+ years of experience in software engineering with a focus on scalable data architectures
- Strong expertise in GCP services including IAM, GCS, Pub/Sub, and related tools
- Hands-on experience with Spark and Databricks for large-scale data processing
- Proficiency with Change Data Capture (CDC) technologies such as Fivetran or equivalent solutions
- Deep knowledge of ETL/ELT frameworks and tools like dbt, Apache Airflow, Dataform
- Understanding of data governance principles, including security, compliance, auditability, and data lineage
- Experience collaborating across cross-functional teams such as product, analytics, engineering, and clinical
- Proficiency in SQL and Python for data processing, automation, and scripting
- Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment
- Excellent communication skills, capable of translating complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders
- Design, develop, and scale core data infrastructure leveraging GCP, Spark, Databricks, and Fivetran
- Create and maintain reliable ETL/ELT workflows to support diverse data needs across the organization
- Implement and manage Change Data Capture (CDC) pipelines to enable real-time data replication and synchronization
- Establish and enforce data governance standards, including access control, auditability, and metadata management
- Build and oversee streaming and batch data pipelines to support analytics, product development, compliance, and experimentation
- Act as a strategic partner to cross-functional teams to ensure data is accessible, trustworthy, and impactful
- Drive the long-term architectural vision of the data platform, aligning with current and future business requirements
- Mentor junior team members and foster a culture of best practices, innovation, and continuous learning
- Stay updated on emerging data technologies and industry trends to inform platform improvements
- Competitive salary and equity packages
- Flexible, fully remote working environment
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance plans
- Generous paid time off and holidays
- Opportunities for professional growth and development
- Collaborative and innovative work culture
- Access to cutting-edge health and data technology tools
Function Health is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. We believe diversity enhances our ability to innovate and serve our community effectively. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to any protected characteristic. We encourage individuals from diverse backgrounds to apply and join our mission to revolutionize healthcare.