Senior Software Engineer, Backend

the team’s architectural vision and technical roadmap Collaborate on code reviews and technical design documents to ensure the consistent application of best practices across relevant domains Collaborate closely with product managers, designers, and engineers from adjacent teams to ensure alignment and technical integrity across boundaries Participate in on-call rotations to ensure reliability of production systems What You’ll Bring to

the Team 5+ years of software engineering experience Experience architecting, designing and building scalable web applications and distributed systems Proficiency with Python, relational databases, and frameworks like FastAPI or Django, with hands-on experience in metrics instrumentation and data-driven performance tuning leveraging Ro’s load testing infrastructure and tools like Datadog Proven track record of scaling complex, data-intensive backend systems through rapid growth (ideally in a mid-to-late stage startup environment), ensuring high performance and availability Deep understanding of distributed systems-data consistency, communication patterns, and service boundaries-backed by hands-on experience building and maintaining data-intensive production systems Strong sense of ownership with the ability and desire to own technical roadmaps and refine ambiguous problems Demonstrated ability to collaborate with other engineers and cross-functional partners to create the best possible products

Bonus Skills Experience in telehealth or other highly regulated industries Experience with decoupling monolithic applications into distributed asynchronous services We’ve Got You Covered Full medical, dental, and vision insurance + OneMedical membership Healthcare and Dependent Care FSA 401(k) with company match Flexible PTO Wellbeing + Learning & Growth reimbursements Paid parental leave + Fertility

benefits Pet insurance Student loan refinancing Virtual resources for mindfulness, counseling, and fitness \n The target base salary for this position ranges from $182,300 to $220,000 , in addition to a competitive equity and

benefits package (as applicable). When determining

compensation, we analyze and carefully consider several factors, including location, job-related knowledge, skills and experience. These considerations may cause your

compensation to vary. Ro recognizes the power of in-person collaboration, while supporting the flexibility to work anywhere in the United States. For our Ro’ers in the tri-state (NY) area, you will join us at HQ on Tuesdays and Thursdays. For those outside of the tri-state area, you will be able to join in-person collaborations throughout the year (i.e., during team on-sites). At Ro, we believe that our diverse perspectives are our biggest strengths — and that embracing them will create real change in healthcare. As an equal opportunity employer, we provide equal opportunity in all aspects of employment, including recruiting, hiring,

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