Principal Software Engineer
145k - 196k USD
Hybrid
Full Time
#Engineering
#React
#TypeScript
#Go
#AWS
#gRPC
At Tendo, we are on a mission to fundamentally improve the care journey for patients, clinicians, and caregivers. By building software that provides seamless and intuitive experiences, we are transforming the healthcare landscape. Our team-driven culture and rapid growth have earned us recognition as one of Forbes’ Top Startup Employers for 2024, and we are looking for passionate individuals to join us as we continue to scale our impact.
The role
We are seeking a Principal Software Engineer to join our team on a full-time, hybrid basis. This is a lead-level position for someone who thrives in the early stages of product development. You will have the opportunity to guide a team while remaining hands-on with the code, helping us build high-quality, consumer-oriented healthcare software. Our hubs are located in San Francisco, San Diego, Salt Lake City, Chicago, Nashville, and Philadelphia, and you may be based in any of these locations.
Core responsibilities
- Lead a team of engineers in architecting, building, and maintaining a large-scale, consumer-facing application while serving as the technical owner for key product areas.
- Partner closely with product managers and designers to translate user needs into detailed technical requirements and robust system architectures.
- Mentor team members, facilitate Agile processes like sprint planning and retrospectives, and drive high standards for code quality through reviews and automated testing.
Skills and experience
To be successful in this role, you should bring a strong background in software engineering and a desire to work with modern technologies. We require the following qualifications:
- A Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related field, or equivalent professional experience and certifications.
- At least 7 years of professional software engineering experience, including 2 years in a team lead role within an Agile environment.
- Deep professional experience with React, TypeScript, and Go, alongside experience building Cloud Native applications on AWS.
- Proficiency with gRPC, version control systems like Git, and the ability to communicate complex technical plans across teams.
- Experience with Ent, Serverless Framework, and knowledge of healthcare standards like FHIR are considered significant assets.
Compensation and benefits
We offer a base salary range of $144,500 to $195,500 USD, with final compensation determined by your experience and location. In addition to salary, we provide a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your well-being and long-term success:
- Full medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- Company-paid life, short-term, and long-term disability insurance.
- 401(k) retirement planning.
- Company equity and annual bonuses.
- Flexible time off and company-paid holidays.
- An employee wellness program and flexible spending accounts.
How to apply
If you are excited about using innovative technology to transform the healthcare experience and want to work with a proven, mission-driven team, we would love to hear from you. Please submit your application to join us in making a meaningful impact on the lives of patients and caregivers everywhere.






