Ellipsis Health is creating cutting-edge AI/ML products that solve healthcare staffing issues and administrative burdens using conversational AI and our patented voice biomarker technology in the delivery of better healthcare for everyone. We are headquartered in Silicon Valley and are funded and supported by some of the most
preeminent venture capital teams.

We’re seeking a skilled Backend Engineer to help design, build, and maintain the infrastructure powering our conversational AI platform. In this role, you will collaborate with a cross-functional team of AI experts, frontend engineers, and product managers to deliver secure, scalable, and efficient backend solutions tailored to the healthcare industry's unique needs.

 

Ellipsis Health is located in the San Francisco Bay Area, but we are open to remote candidates for this role preferably in LATAM.

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RESPONSIBILITIES

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• Architect, develop and maintain robust, scalable APIs and microservices to support conversational AI workflows.

• Optimize backend systems for high performance, reliability, and scalability.

• Ensure secure and compliant integration with healthcare systems (e.g. EHRs, scheduling systems) while adhering to industry standards like HIPAA and FHIR.

• Collaborate with the AI team to deploy and manage NLP models in production environments.

• Lead the design and implementation of database schemas and data pipelines for structured and unstructured healthcare data.

• Build CI/CD pipelines to streamline deployment and ensure high availability of backend services.

• Troubleshoot and resolve complex backend issues, ensuring minimal downtime.

• Mentor junior developers and contribute to fostering a culture of technical excellence.

• Stay ahead of industry trends, identifying and implementing emerging technologies that drive innovation.

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QUALIFICATIONS

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• 5+ years of experience in backend development, with a proven track record of building secure and scalable systems.

• Advanced proficiency in programming languages such as Python, Node.js, Java, or Go.

• Expertise in RESTful API and GraphQL development.

• Deep understanding of microservices architecture and best practices.

• Hands-on experience with cloud platforms (e.g. AWS, GCP, or Azure) and container orchestration tools like Kubernetes.

• Strong database design and management skills (SQL and NoSQL) with platforms like PostgreSQL, MongoDB, or DynamoDB.

• In-depth knowledge of security best practices, including encryption, authentication, and secure data handling.

• Proficiency in building and managing CI/CD pipelines.

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NICE TO HAVE

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• Experience with conversational AI or NLP technologies and deploying machine learning models.

• Familiarity with healthcare data standards and systems, such as FHIR, HL7, or EHR integrations.

• Previous experience working in the healthcare or health tech sector.

• Hands-on experience with large-scale distributed systems.

• Located in or familiar with the Latin America work environment.

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Ellipsis Health is an inclusive company where diversity is celebrated. We are an equal opportunity workplace and affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal opportunity regardless of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, ancestry, citizenship, age, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, marital status, domestic partner status or any other basis protected by local, state or federal laws.​

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BENEFITS

• Competitive Salary with performance bonus

• Meaningful Stock Options

• Generous PTO policy

• Health Insurance (medical, dental, vision) 

• 401(k)