Software Engineer - Solutions

Primefocus Health is a seed-stage healthtech startup headquartered in San Francisco, launched as a venture spinout from LG Electronics’ North America Innovation Center (LG NOVA). We’re building an innovative technology platform that enables healthcare providers and hospitals to create customized remote patient management solutions for chronic conditions. Our mission is to transform how healthcare providers deliver remote care, making it more efficient and personalized for each patient’s needs — with a particular emphasis on improving healthcare access in underserved and rural communities.

We are seeking a talented Software Engineer to join our engineering solutions team in California, Illinois, or New York. This role is ideal for recent graduates or engineers with 1–2 years of experience who are eager to gain hands-on development experience in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment. You’ll help build healthcare software solutions that improve patient outcomes, while learning from experienced teammates and collaborating closely with cross-functional partners. This position reports to the VP of Engineering and includes regular in-person collaboration based on the manager’s schedule.

Work Setting

This is a full-time hybrid position based in California, Illinois, or New York, with onsite presence as per the schedule proposed by the manager. Candidates should expect regular in-person collaboration, and occasional travel (up to 15%) may be required across these states or to West Virginia for customer site visits, team offsites, or relevant industry events.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and maintain high-quality code for patient-centric healthcare solutions
• Debug software defects and address performance and stability issues
• Contribute to the development of new features in collaboration with product and design teams
• Participate in sprint planning, estimation, code reviews, and retrospectives
• Write and maintain technical documentation for systems, APIs, and workflows
• Support testing, QA, and secure development practices in alignment with HIPAA requirements
• Engage in professional development to improve programming and problem-solving skills

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related technical field
• Hands on experience building web or mobile applications, including front-end or full-stack development
• Proficiency in at least one programming language (e.g., Java, Python, C++, JavaScript, TypeScript) and experience using Git
• Strong academic foundation in software engineering, algorithms, and data structures
• Familiarity with relational database concepts (SQL) and web technologies (HTML, CSS, JavaScript)

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with cryptography libraries or encryption/decryption frameworks
• Exposure to secure coding best practices and handling sensitive data (ePHI, PII)
• Hands-on experience developing end-to-end solutions or mobile-first applications
• Demonstrated ability to contribute to cross-functional team projects in Agile environments
• Strong documentation skills and GitHub portfolio or equivalent work samples

Compensation

Total compensation for this role is expected to fall within the range of $70,000 to $110,000 annually, depending on experience, qualifications, and alignment with the responsibilities outlined. Additional equity and performance-based incentives may be available.

Benefits

We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package designed to support your well-being and growth. Benefits include:

• Equity participation in company growth
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage
• 401(k)
• Professional development stipend and learning support
• Flexible hybrid work arrangements and paid time off
• Home office setup allowance
• Access to mentorship and structured onboarding
• Regular team events, lunch-and-learns, and collaborative workshops

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

Primefocus Health is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, citizenship, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, immigration status, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran or military status, race, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable local laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application process, please let us know.