Senior Software Engineer
An Industry Defining Company
Karoo is a venture-backed startup, prior to Series A, on a mission to transform cardiovascular care. Our platform is designed to empower large provider groups and health systems to succeed in value-based care contracts with payers by improving patient outcomes and reducing cost of care through better coordination, analytics, and disease management. While our initial focus is cardiology, we are building a scalable operating system for managing complex conditions across the healthcare spectrum.
This is a rare opportunity to join a mission-driven founding team at a pivotal stage and help define the future of healthcare technology, with the power to improve the lives of patients with cardiovascular disease, the number one cause of death in America today.
The Role
Karoo Health is seeking a skilled and dedicated developer to join our Engineering team. As a software engineer at Karoo Health , you show a clear passion for quality and love to bring software to life. You are energized by the idea of building something new and want to work on problems that matter.
In order to do this job well, you must be a curious and eager problem solver with a hunger for building well-designed, high-quality solutions. You have a passion for great work and strive to produce simple solutions to complex problems. Knowing there are always multiple answers to a problem, you know how to engage in a constructive dialogue to find the best path forward.
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What You'll Do
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Execute : Craft clean, testable, and maintainable code.
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Deliver : Own the software from requirements development through deployment and maintenance.
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Operationalize Data : Architect, optimize, and maintain databases to ensure reliability and performance
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Architect : Design and deploy scalable, secure, cloud infrastructure leveraging infrastructure-as-code best practices
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Safeguard Data : Ensure compliance with healthcare data regulations (e.g., HIPAA, HITRUST)
What We're Looking For
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field, or equivalent work experience
- Minimum 5 years of dedicated professional experience in backend or full stack engineering, ideally in a startup or fast-paced environment.
- Deep understanding of cloud platforms (AWS preferred) and cloud-native development
- Experience with relational and NoSQL databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB, DynamoDB)
- Proficiency in designing RESTful and GraphQL APIs
- Hands-on experience with test automation, CI/CD, and DevOps best practices
- Strong knowledge of system architecture, scalability, and performance optimization
- Experience with authentication, security best practices, and API design patterns
- Ability to work independently and make high-impact technical decisions
- Must be legally authorized to work in the United States and not require employer sponsorship now or in the future.
Why Join Us
- Competitive salary and equity in an early-stage startup. The starting salary for this role is between $150K - $175K annually dependent upon factors such as: cost of living, experience, etc.
- Opportunity to define the technical solution from the ground up
- Possibly fully remote work environment with flexible hours
- Health benefits, learning stipends, and professional development support
- A collaborative and transparent company culture that values creativity and ownership
Equal Opportunity Statement
At Karoo Health Inc (“Karoo”), we believe that improving healthcare starts with creating a more equitable and inclusive world, both inside and outside our organization. We are committed to fostering a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve, and to building a culture where every team member feels valued, supported, and empowered. Our commitment to inclusion is reflected in initiatives such as equitable compensation pract