**Remote, but must travel to SF or LA around once a month**Job Title: Staff Python Engineer (AI Healthcare Startup)
Location: Bay Area or Los Angeles (Hybrid/Remote)
Compensation: $180K - $240K annually (Contract-to-Hire)
Contract: 3-month contract with potential conversion to full-time
About the Role We're partnering with a fast-growing startup building AI-driven solutions in the healthcare space. They're looking for a
Staff-level Python Engineer who can help design and scale core systems powering their platform. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in early-stage environments, enjoys moving quickly, and has experience building products that scale from startup beginnings to production-grade systems.
What You'll Do- Design, build, and scale backend systems and APIs using Python
- Contribute to the architecture of AI-driven healthcare products and data pipelines
- Work closely with product, data, and engineering teams to deliver production-ready features
- Help establish engineering best practices, scalability patterns, and performance improvements
- Support rapid product development while ensuring reliability and maintainability as the platform grows
What We're Looking For- 15+ years of experience building software products with Python
- Proven experience working at startups that have scaled quickly
- Strong understanding of system architecture, scalability, and production infrastructure
- Ability to move quickly in an early-stage environment while maintaining high engineering standards
- Experience balancing startup velocity with scalable engineering practices
Ideal Background- Engineers who have worked in high-growth startups and helped scale products and teams
- Experience building production-grade systems , not just enterprise-only environments
- A mindset that blends startup agility with scalable architecture
Engagement Structure This role will begin as a
3-month contract with a strong opportunity to convert to a
full-time position based on performance and team fit.
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