When Software Engineer Misha Blank joined EliseAI, he was struck by what he saw on his first day at the company.
It was the company’s vice president of engineering and chief technology officer coding alongside the company’s engineers, reflecting a culture rooted in meritocracy.
“It was in that moment that I knew this was the right place — a company where everyone, no matter their title, feels equally empowered to contribute to our mission,” he said.
Since his first day, Blank has had countless opportunities to own important projects and directly impact key decisions alongside equally passionate colleagues. And as the company’s engineering department grows, he shared, he and his peers aim to welcome new team members who are “proactive, adaptable and eager to learn.”
While technology itself is key to a company’s success, it’s the people behind the products that compel people to join a company — and stay for the long run. That was the case for Ben Fischer, senior engineering director of foundational services, when he onboarded at Doximity as a software engineer 10 years ago. Even after a decade, he still remembers what he initially thought of his new colleagues.
“When I first joined, I remember being really impressed by how intelligent everyone was,” Fischer said.
This intelligence has given way to impactful work, which he and his teammates get to pursue every day, empowered by a culture that encourages them to challenge themselves — and recognizes their talent. Fischer said that his team is in the process of seeking out new team members to help cultivate this supportive culture by bringing their unique perspectives to the table.
Below, Blank and Fischer share more about what drew them to EliseAI and Doximity, their favorite aspects of working at these companies and the advice they’d give to job seekers interested in joining their teams.
EliseAI’s AI assistant is designed to help multifamily housing and healthcare organizations streamline their communications and workflows by automating customer communications across multiple channels, including email and text.
What is your role, and what attracted you to EliseAI? Describe the moment when you knew you’d found the right fit.
As a software engineer at EliseAI, I’m fortunate to work on technologies that impact millions of people’s lives. We’re at the crossroads of real estate, healthcare and AI, pushing the boundaries of what’s possible every day. What attracted me to EliseAI was the chance to work on innovative, meaningful projects. On my first day, I was surprised to see our vice president of engineering and chief technology officer coding side by side with other engineers. It was in that moment that I knew this was the right place — a company where everyone, no matter their title, feels equally empowered to contribute to our mission.
What’s your favorite part about working at EliseAI?
My favorite part about working at EliseAI is our engineering-driven culture. As an engineer here, I’m given the autonomy to take ownership of projects and have a direct impact on key decisions. The team culture is incredibly collaborative, and I love working alongside talented, driven individuals who are passionate about the technology and its real-world applications. There are plenty of opportunities for growth, and leadership is committed to fostering an environment where we’re encouraged to keep learning and evolving. It’s an exciting, fast-paced environment that allows me to grow both professionally and personally while doing work that matters.
“It’s an exciting, fast-paced environment that allows me to grow both professionally and personally while doing work that matters.”
What advice would you give to jobseekers looking to join your growing team?
At EliseAI, we value self-sufficiency, the ability to ruthlessly prioritize and a genuine passion for both hard work and having fun. Our fast-paced environment demands people who are proactive, adaptable and eager to learn. If you want to thrive here, be ready to take responsibility and dive headfirst into new challenges. Most importantly, show that you’re genuinely excited about our industries and that you are ready to dive deep into understanding our customers’ needs.
Doximity’s cloud-based platform enables physicians to connect with colleagues and classmates, coordinate patient care, conduct virtual patient visits, stay informed about medical news and research and build out their professional network.
What is your role, and what attracted you to Doximity? Describe the moment when you knew you’d found the right fit.
I joined Doximity 10 years ago as a software engineer, and now I’m a senior director of engineering. When I first joined, I remember being really impressed by how intelligent everyone was. I would sit in presentations and hear really sophisticated product pitches, and I’d read a lot of interesting software architecture proposals. The open communication element of our culture really wowed me.
“The open communication element of our culture really wowed me.”
What’s your favorite part about working at Doximity?
This is a tough question. I really appreciate seeing people get recognized for doing impactful work. I think Doximity is a company that helps lift people up and challenges them to take on new responsibilities when they are ready for it. People get shoutouts every week on our company calls and in our Slack channels. People care about the right things and prioritize the right things, so I think that’s why we have good vibes.
What advice would you give to jobseekers looking to join your growing team?
My advice is simple. I would tell people to just bring the real you to the interview! Our teams are more successful when people think differently. Instead of trying to sound like a textbook, tell me about the unique experiences you have had that helped you grow.
