Staff Software Engineer, AI

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2 Locations
Remote or Hybrid
180K-270K Annually
Senior level
Healthtech • Information Technology • Software • Telehealth
The Role
Architect and maintain scalable software systems for Zocdoc's AI Phone Assistant, integrating AI-driven features and collaborating across teams to enhance healthcare communication.
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Our Mission

Healthcare should work for patients, but it doesn’t. In their time of need, they call down outdated insurance directories. Then wait on hold. Then wait weeks for the privilege of a visit. Then wait in a room solely designed for waiting. Then wait for a surprise bill. In any other consumer industry, the companies delivering such a poor customer experience would not survive. But in healthcare, patients lack market power. Which means they are expected to accept the unacceptable.


Zocdoc’s mission is to give power to the patient. To do that, we’ve built the leading healthcare marketplace that makes it easy to find and book in-person or virtual care in all 50 states, across +200 specialties and +12k insurance plans. By giving patients the ability to see and choose, we give them power. In doing so, we can make healthcare work like every other consumer sector, where businesses compete for customers, not the other way around. In time, this will drive quality up and prices down. 


We’re 18 years old and the leader in our space, but we are still just getting started. If you like solving important, complex problems alongside deeply thoughtful, driven, and collaborative teammates, read on.


Your Impact on Our Mission

Help shape the future of healthcare communication by building Zocdoc’s AI Phone Assistant, an intelligent voice agent that answers inbound calls for hospitals and doctor’s offices. This is a high-impact, high-growth initiative where you’ll help design, build, and scale AI systems that are redefining how patients and providers connect.

Your Day to Day

  • Architect, build, and maintain high-quality, scalable software systems that power Zocdoc’s AI Phone Assistant.
  • Design and implement AI-driven workflows, integrating large language models (LLMs) and conversational AI into production systems.
  • Lead prompt engineering, model integration, and system optimization to improve accuracy, responsiveness, and reliability.
  • Collaborate cross-functionally with product, design, and data science teams to deliver production-grade AI capabilities.
  • Drive the evolution of our AI platform — from experimentation and rapid prototyping to scalable, reliable systems in production.
  • Ensure system scalability, observability, and performance as the product grows rapidly.
  • Stay ahead of the curve on emerging GenAI tools and technologies, and apply them to solve real-world user problems.

You'll Be Successful in This Role If You Have...

  • 7+ years of professional software development experience, with at least 2+ years building or integrating AI/ML systems in production environments.
  • Strong proficiency in C#, and experience with distributed systems and microservices architectures.
  • Experience working with large language models (LLMs), prompt engineering, or AI-powered conversational interfaces.
  • Proven ability to design, build, and scale complex, reliable, and high-performance systems.
  • A deep understanding of data structures, algorithms, and software design principles.
  • A track record of technical leadership and ownership over major systems or product areas.
  • Strong collaboration and communication skills — able to partner across disciplines to deliver results.
  • A passion for leveraging AI to build products that make a real difference in people’s lives

Benefits:

  • Flexible, hybrid work environment
  • Unlimited PTO
  • 100% paid employee health benefit options
  • Employer funded 401(k) match
  • Corporate wellness programs with Headspace and Peloton
  • Sabbatical leave (for employees with 5+ years of service)
  • Competitive parental leave
  • Cell phone reimbursement
  • Great Place to Work Certified
  • Catered lunch everyday along with snacks
  • Commuter Benefits
  • Convenient Soho location
Zocdoc is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. Salary ranges are determined through alignment with market data. Base salary offered is determined by a number of factors including the candidate’s experience, qualifications, and skills. Certain positions are also eligible for variable pay and/or equity; your recruiter will discuss the full compensation package details.
NYC Base Salary Range
$180,000$270,000 USD

About us
Zocdoc is the country’s leading digital health marketplace that helps patients easily find and book the care they need. Each month, millions of patients use our free service to find nearby, in-network providers, compare choices based on verified patient reviews, and instantly book in-person or video visits online. Providers participate in Zocdoc’s Marketplace to reach new patients to grow their practice, fill their last-minute openings, and deliver a better healthcare experience. Founded in 2007 with a mission to give power to the patient, our work each day in pursuit of that mission is guided by our six core values. Zocdoc is a private company backed by some of the world’s leading investors, and we believe we’re still only scratching the surface of what we plan to accomplish. 

Zocdoc is a mission-driven organization dedicated to building teams as diverse as the patients and providers we aim to serve. In the spirit of one of our core values - Together, Not Alone, we are a company that prides itself on being highly collaborative, and we believe that diverse perspectives, experiences and contributors make our community and our platform better.  We’re an equal opportunity employer committed to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. Applicants are considered for employment regardless of race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, religion, national origin, gender, sex, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital or parental status, disability, veteran status, or any other class protected by applicable laws.
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C#
Conversational Ai
Large Language Models
Microservices
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The Company
HQ: New York, NY
900 Employees
Year Founded: 2007

What We Do

Zocdoc is the tech company at the beginning of a better healthcare experience. Each month, millions of patients use Zocdoc to find in-network neighborhood doctors, instantly book appointments online, see what other real patients have to say, get reminders for upcoming appointments and preventive check-ups, fill out their paperwork online, and more.

Why Work With Us

Zocdoc's forward-thinking approach prioritizes collaboration, agility, and continuous learning in service of our long-term vision. This has helped us drive significant innovation in a complex, slow-moving industry, and our talented team is looking for impact-minded individuals to join us as we continue to re-imagine the healthcare experience.

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Zocdoc Offices

Hybrid Workspace

Employees engage in a combination of remote and on-site work.

Our NYC office is accessible to all employees five days a week, though working in-office remains completely voluntary; everyone is invited but nobody is required to work in the office.

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HQNew York, NY
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