Senior Software Engineer

At Turquoise Health, we're making healthcare pricing simpler, more transparent, and lower cost for everyone. Have you or a family member ever gotten an MRI, a lab, or even a straightforward surgery without knowing the cost in advance? That's bonkers, right? We're working to fix that.

We’ve already launched our consumer-facing website that allows anyone to search and compare hospital insurance rates; something once impossible. Now, we're rolling out a suite of new products for providers, payers, employers, and patients to clean up the healthcare transaction. We want to change how the industry works from the inside out.

We are looking for software engineers experienced in Python to join our engineering team. We have a small, highly-capable development team. Everyone on the team has a large impact on the growth and direction of the development team. We work heavily with the following technologies:

• Python (latest version), Django 3.x, and a wide range of Python libraries
• SQL databases, specifically Postgresql including features like Full Text Search
• Data warehousing and processing tools like Amazon Redshift and Apache Airflow
• Open source web infrastructure components, like memcached and Redis
• Cloud environments, including AWS and Heroku
• Large data sets and data pipelines, including private healthcare data
• A range of machine learning tools, which we use to process and enhance our data

As you would be working for a start-up, your role would be wide-ranging. One day you might be building new features for a website, but the next day you might be building an ML model to help classify data. You would get to work with a wide range of exciting tools to find pragmatic solutions to challenging real-world problems. You would be able to leverage what you already know while having the opportunity to learn new things constantly.
Below is a list of ideal qualifications for this position. Don't meet every single one of them? That's okay! Studies show that BIPOC, people with disabilities, and LGBTQIA+ folks hesitate to apply for a position unless they meet 100% of the qualifications listed. We encourage anyone to apply for all open roles. Building a truly diverse team is a challenge that we do not shy away from. Healthcare affects all people differently, but it significantly affects those in underserved communities. With a robust, diverse team, we are stronger and better equipped to change the future of healthcare for all.

Job Responsibilities

• Development of Django-based websites using Python, Postgresql, etc.
• Work with large data sets, including scripting imports, exports, data cleaning, analysis, etc.
• Write effective, scalable code.
• Test and debug programs
• Improve functionality of existing systems
• Implement security and data protection solutions
• Assess and prioritize feature requests
• Coordinate with other team members to understand user requirements and provide technical solutions

Requirements

• 5+ years work experience in Python, or strong experience in another programming language and some exposure to Python
• Expertise in at least one popular Python web framework (preferably Django) or a similar popular web framework in another language (like Ruby or Rails)
• Good understanding of SQL and how to efficiently use databases to solve problems
• Familiarity with front-end technologies (like JavaScript and HTML5)
• Team spirit
• Ability to work effectively in a remote environment
• Good problem-solving skills
• Good communication skills
• Desire to learn new technologies
• BSc in Computer Science, Engineering or relevant field, or equivalent experience/knowledge. We are happy to work with strong candidates with non-traditional educational backgrounds.

Bonus Points

• Experience working on open-source projects
• Experience with git and GitHub
• Interested in emerging AI development patterns such as Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) and Agentic Workflows
• Experience using Pandas, Numpy, or Dask for manipulating and analyzing large datasets
• Strong writing skills

Salary

The salary range for this full-time position is $170,000-$185,000. Our salary ranges are determined by role and level, and reflect the minimum and maximum salary across all US locations (they are location agnostic). Within the range, individual pay is determined by factors including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. We will talk about compensation in our first conversation and be transparent throughout the process about which level we think is the best match for you in our organization. Please note that the salary range does not reflect total compensation, which includes base salary, benefits, and company stock options.

Benefits

• Competitive pay with equity options
• Stellar health care plan options (Medical, Dental & Vision), with FSA, DCFSA, & HSA options
• Company-sponsored disability & life insurance
• Unlimited PTO
• 401(k) + 4% Matching
• Fully remote work + flexible working hours
• $750 work-from-home setup budget 
• Paid quarterly in-person co-working weeks
• Quarterly $150 co-hanging stipend to meet up with coworkers
• Monthly $100 health and wellness benefit
• Generous paid family leave
• Annual $1,200 learning & development stipend

At Turquoise, we're making healthcare pricing simpler, more transparent, and lower cost for everyone. Have you or a family member ever gotten an MRI, a lab, or even a straightforward surgery without knowing the cost in advance? That's bonkers, right? We're working to fix that.
We're a Series B startup backed by top VCs a16z, Box Group, Bessemer Venture Partners, Tiger Global, Adams Street, and Yosemite. Most importantly, we're an accomplished group of folks (moonlighting as authors, bass players, improv instructors, chefs, linguists, and trivia buffs) with a passion for improving healthcare. We're eager to find ambitious and well-rounded teammates to join us on this mission.

Job Location

Turquoise Health is a fully remote company based in the US. We work with team members and contractors in the US and around the world, but we operate on US business hours and work with clients entirely based in the US. For this role, we are seeking US-based candidates.

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Turquoise Health is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. Please tell us if you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job or to perform your job. Examples of reasonable accommodation include making a change to the application process or work procedures, providing documents in an alternate format, using a sign language interpreter, or using specialized equipment. If you require assistance or an accommodation with the hiring process, please contact [email protected]