About the role
About
the role Hinge Health is looking for a Staff Software Engineer to join our Device Software team inside Hardware R&D. This role is centered on the software systems behind a connected medical device experience, including device-control flows, mobile and backend integrations, device telemetry, and the clinical and operational workflows needed to support the product end to end. This is a staff-level individual contributor role with strong backend ownership for device-adjacent software, with particular emphasis on Python and Next.js systems.
The role is expected to operate across a broad technical surface while partnering closely with Product, Clinical, Regulatory, Hardware Engineering, Data, and Quality stakeholders. This role will be a key technical leader for Device Software, helping Hinge Health deliver reliable, scalable software across connected device experiences and the backend systems that support them. It is a strong fit for someone who enjoys owning hard technical problems, operating across boundaries, and building software that directly impacts member outcomes. Our team builds the software experience that members use alongside Hinge Health’s connected device products, and we operate in a continuous delivery environment with a high bar for quality, reliability, and compliance. What you’ll accomplish Lead the design and delivery of backend-heavy, device-adjacent software systems that power connected device experiences, clinical workflows, and supporting operational tools. Own complex technical initiatives from problem framing through implementation, especially across Python services, Next.js applications, APIs, and integrations that connect device, app, and backend surfaces. Drive architecture and technical decision-making for scalable, maintainable systems spanning mobile, backend, device-control, and telemetry flows. Partner closely with engineering, product, design, hardware, clinical, and regulatory stakeholders to translate ambiguous
requirements into pragmatic execution plans with clear tradeoffs. Build and improve the software foundations behind major Device Software initiatives, including areas like deep link unlock, clinical research platform work, and OTA-related capabilities. Raise the technical bar for backend quality, observability, testability, and operational excellence in a production environment that values owner-operator accountability. Mentor engineers through design reviews, implementation guidance, debugging, and day-to-day technical leadership, helping
