Senior Backend Engineer

Position Overview:

MyOme is looking for an experienced and pragmatic individual to join our integrations and portals team. This position will help enable patients and healthcare providers order testing through the MyOme platform, delivering clarity and meaningful health insights from complex genetics results. The successful candidate will demonstrate first-hand knowledge of designing secure, well-architected applications,  familiarity with healthcare systems and data, and have an eagerness to build value through fast prototyping and iteration.

What You'll Do:

• Add functionality to backend systems to support enhancements of our customer-facing portals
• Support partners through reusable and extensible feature builds
• Develop robust APIs that are secure, well-documented, and easy to integrate
• Debug and solve production issues across services and multiple levels of the stack
• Leverage AI to assist with planning and implementing solutions
• Contribute to the team through code reviews, design discussions, and planning future work
• Collaborate effectively as part of a distributed team
• Balance quick wins with long-term technical sustainability

What You'll Need:

• 6+ years of experience in backend or platform software development
• 2+ years of healthcare/biotech experience
• Proficient in Python and Python-based frameworks (Django, FastAPI, Ninja)
• Proven track record of building and deploying production-grade APIs and web applications
• Experience implementing authentication and authorization systems
• Ability to work with a high level of autonomy and responsibility
• Performance engineering experience, including instrumentation, profiling, and optimization
• Experience building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines
• Familiarity with HIPAA compliance and healthcare software, or other privacy-focused frontends
• Knowledgeable about genetics and genetic testing platforms

Location, Compensation, and Benefits:

• Location: Remote in the US or open to hybrid, 2 to 3 days onsite at our San Francisco office. 
• Compensation: Annual salary range of $160,000 - $200,000, commensurate with experience. This role is eligible for equity.