Garner is on a mission to transform the U.S. healthcare system — and we’re the only proven player doing exactly that. We partner with employers to redesign how healthcare works: applying 550+ proprietary clinical metrics across 80+ specialties to a dataset of 320M+ patients to identify the best-performing doctors, then using compelling incentives to steer members to the care that helps them get healthier, faster.
The result is a rare “win win” — better care and lower costs for both members and employers. In just five years, our work has helped over 2.5 million people access higher-quality care and saved $1B in healthcare costs. We recently raised our Series E and have doubled five years running. If you've ever wanted your work to solve a problem that touches every person in this country, this is the opportunity to do exactly that. You'd be joining a team fundamentally reimagining healthcare in the U.S. — and using AI to scale that impact further and faster than anyone else can.
This is a role for someone who wants to work on a hard problem, deliver real impact and be pushed to be the best version of themselves. As an Associate Software Engineer, you’ll be embedded in our Engineering organization.
Garner’s Engineering team tackles incredibly hard technical problems for a mission that truly matters. Our systems analyze billions of medical records to rank healthcare providers across the country. We expect our engineers to champion cutting-edge industry practices as we aggressively embrace AI in every facet of our operations and norms. We are seeking teammates who take pride in doing great work and stay curious about new techniques and technologies.
What you will do- Use AI to build, optimize, and maintain software systems
- Collaborate across disciplines to understand our users and iterate on new ideas
- Protect our users’ privacy and security through secure coding practices
- Participate in code reviews, sharing your insights and learning from others
- Recent graduate (Spring 2026) or currently enrolled student (expected graduation of Fall 2026 or Spring 2027), with a Bachelor's or Master's in Computer Science or a related STEM field
- Solid CS fundamentals with experience in front-end (JavaScript, React) or back-end (Python, Node.js) technologies
- Experience with a database system such as PostgreSQL or ElasticSearch; familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Docker) is a plus
- Exposure to building with AI coding agents (we use Claude Code) is a plus
- A track record of shipping high-quality features through internships or personal projects
- Strong technical writing, analytical, and communication skills
- Excited to join a high-performing, mission-driven team that values urgency, accountability, and honest feedback
- A desire to do work that matters: and to be held to a high standard while doing it. You're energized by a mission with measurable outcomes, not just good intentions. You engage with AI tools as part of how you do your best work, and hold yourself accountable to outcomes that matter beyond your team’s metrics
You’ll work on problems that matter, at a company working to change healthcare at scale. You’ll work at the intersection of AI and systemic healthcare reform, where the problems we solve are as interesting and compelling as the mission.
At Garner, you’ll take on real, ambitious problems with real ownership and autonomy, alongside exceptional, principles-based people who genuinely want you to win. It’s demanding by design. You’ll be challenged to stretch beyond what you thought possible and receive consistent coaching to help you grow and do the best work of your career. This isn't the right fit for everyone, and that's intentional. The people here are driven by what's at stake for real people, and that's what gives our intensity its purpose.
Technologies we use- Claude Code, Kubernetes, AWS, Airflow, dlt, dbt, Python, TypeScript, React, Go
Please note: we are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.
CompensationThe target base comp range for this role is $150,000. Individual compensation will depend on qualifications, skills, and applicable laws.
In addition to base compensation, this role is eligible to participate in our equity incentive plan and benefits package, including: flexible PTO, Medical/Dental/Vision plan options, 401(k) with company match, flexible spending accounts, Teladoc Health, and more.
Few roles offer this combination: work that is genuinely hard, a mission that is genuinely important, and a team that is genuinely invested in your success. If that’s what you’re looking for, we’d love to meet you.
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Equal Employment Opportunity:Garner Health is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and values diversity in the workplace. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, reproductive health decisions, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, genetic information, political views or activity, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.Garner Health is committed to providing accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities in our recruiting process. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at [email protected].
Skills Required
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science or a related STEM field
- Recent graduate in Spring 2026 or currently enrolled with expected graduation in Fall 2026 or Spring 2027
- Solid computer science fundamentals
- Experience with front-end JavaScript and React or back-end Python and Node.js technologies
- Experience with a database system such as PostgreSQL or Elasticsearch
- Track record of shipping high-quality features through internships or personal projects
- Strong technical writing, analytical, and communication skills
- Familiarity with cloud platforms such as AWS and Docker
- Exposure to building with AI coding agents such as Claude Code
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Garner Health Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Healthcare Strength — The “Garner for Garner” reimbursement is described as meaningfully reducing out-of-pocket medical costs when using Top Providers, with caps up to $4,000 for individuals and $8,000 for families. Company and employer-verified materials present this as a standout element of the package.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Flexible/unlimited PTO, 12 weeks paid parental leave, and a fully paid six-week sabbatical after five years indicate broad time-away support. PTO is employer-verified and characterized positively in recent updates.
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Equity Value & Accessibility — Equity is granted to every employee, and stock options are often cited as a valuable component of total rewards. Company materials also reference recurring tender opportunities that can enhance access to equity value.
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What We Do
Garner Health is a health tech startup that is transforming the healthcare economy by enabling patients to receive high-quality and affordable care. Garner Health has two core offerings: Garner, a benefit program that uses a new approach to data science and incentive accounts to help employees find the best doctors in their communities, and Garner DataPro, a provider recommendation platform that serves referrals based on the most accurate provider performance and directory data in the industry. Garner Health’s offerings utilize over 75% of the medical claims data in the United States to objectively examine patient outcomes based on more than 500 specialty-specific quality and efficiency measures. By analyzing millions of healthcare journeys across 82 distinct medical specialties, Garner Health sets a new industry standard in delivering reliable, actionable referrals and navigating patients to the highest-quality providers. Garner Health is a remote-first company based in NYC.
Why Work With Us
Our values connect us in caring deeply about doing something different and hard — transforming the healthcare economy. They create an actionable set of norms for how we operate, including how we make decisions and support one another. Learn about our values here: https://www.getgarner.com/about.
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