Pomelo Care is the leading virtual medical practice for women and children, providing care across pregnancy, postpartum, pediatrics, menopause, and perimenopause. We combine proactive, 24/7 clinical care with technology that helps us reach patients earlier, identify risks sooner, and deliver personalized care throughout their journey. Our team includes clinicians, technologists, operators, and problem-solvers working together to make high-quality care more accessible for families nationwide.
At Pomelo Care, we're on a mission to improve the health and well-being of mothers and their families. Our engineering team is the engine behind our innovative virtual care platform, building AI-powered solutions that fundamentally transform care delivery and create exceptional experiences for both patients and clinicians. If you're passionate about using technology to effect real, tangible good in the world, we'd love to meet you.
What you'll doAs a Staff Software Engineer, you will define and guide technical direction by designing, building and scaling the technology that underpins Pomelo’s success. You will be a technical leader and a mentor to others. On any given day, you may:
- Write exemplary code that sets the standard for the team, shipping high-impact features while architecting systems that scale effortlessly
- Drive the technical direction and architecture of complex, distributed systems that enable our clinical team to deliver personalized, data-driven care at scale
- Pioneer our AI-powered tools, designing and building agents that make clinicians drastically more efficient and effective
- Elevate the game of those around you through mentorship, technical guidance, and fostering our culture of excellence and continuous learning
- Partner with product and clinical leadership to shape the company's technical strategy, identifying breakthrough opportunities to ensure we are tackling the most impactful problems
You’re a seasoned, product-minded, technical leader who is an expert in navigating ambiguity, identifying opportunities that have a lasting impact on the business, and raising the bar for the people around you. You’re equally comfortable talking to a customer as you are being handed a spec and you have a proven ability to translate user needs into high-quality technical solutions. In particular, you:
- Have 10+ years of experience shipping high-quality, scalable software systems
- Have an expert level of proficiency in system and relational database design and one or more languages like Java, C#, Kotlin, Python, Go, etc.
- Have experience guiding technical teams in the development of applications with modern front-end frameworks like React or Vue.js
- Are passionate about staying on the cutting-edge of agentic tooling to significantly accelerate delivery and amplify engineering impact
- Have a track record of delivering elegant and maintainable solutions to complex problems that matter
- Have prior experience in AI/ML, natural language processing or building agent-based systems
- Have previously worked in a fast-paced, product-oriented environment
By joining Pomelo, you will help shape the future of a fast-moving, well-funded and mission-driven startup that always puts the patient first. You will learn, grow and be challenged -- and have fun with your team while doing it. We strive to create an environment where employees from all backgrounds are respected. We also offer:
- Competitive healthcare benefits
- Generous equity compensation
- Unlimited vacation
- Membership in the First Round Network (a curated and confidential community with events, guides, thousands of Q&A questions, and opportunities for 1-1 mentorship)
The expected base salary range offered for this role is $220,000 - $260,000. This role is also eligible for equity, giving you an ownership stake in Pomelo’s mission. Actual compensation may vary based on relevant experience, skills, competencies, and certifications.
At Pomelo, we are committed to hiring the best team to improve outcomes for all mothers and babies, regardless of their background. We need diverse perspectives to reflect the diversity of problems we face and the population we serve. We look to hire people from a variety of backgrounds, including but not limited to race, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, national origin, religion, disability, and veteran status.
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Skills Required
- 10+ years of experience shipping high-quality, scalable software systems
- Expert-level proficiency in system design and relational database design
- Expert-level proficiency in one or more programming languages, such as Java, C#, Kotlin, Python, or Go
- Experience guiding technical teams developing applications with modern frontend frameworks such as React or Vue.js
- Experience delivering elegant and maintainable solutions to complex problems
- Prior experience in artificial intelligence, machine learning, natural language processing, or agent-based systems
- Experience in a fast-paced, product-oriented environment
Pomelo Care Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Pomelo Care and has not been reviewed or approved by Pomelo Care.
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Healthcare Strength — Healthcare benefits are described as platinum-level medical, dental, and vision coverage, with a high share of premiums covered for employees and partial support for dependents. Free access to the company’s own healthcare services is also offered to eligible employees.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid parental leave is reported at around 16 weeks, aligning with the company’s maternal and infant health mission. Family-oriented benefits and support resources are emphasized as part of the package.
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Equity Value & Accessibility — Equity compensation is described as generous stock option grants for employees. This sits alongside other financial perks and professional development support.
Pomelo Care Insights
What We Do
Pomelo Care is the leading virtual medical practice for women and children, providing care across pregnancy, postpartum, pediatrics, menopause, and perimenopause. We combine proactive, 24/7 clinical care with technology that helps us reach patients earlier, identify risks sooner, and deliver personalized care throughout their journey. Our team includes clinicians, technologists, operators, and problem-solvers working together to make high-quality care more accessible for families nationwide.
Why Work With Us
Pomelo Care redefines women’s and pediatric healthcare by combining 24/7 virtual care with proactive technology to catch risks early. Working here means joining a fast-paced, mission-driven team where clinicians, engineers, and operators collaborate directly to meaningfully improve maternal and child health outcomes nationwide.
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