Lead Software Engineer – Medical OS

Neko Health

. Build software behind every Neko visit, from check-in through scanning to the doctor's conversation with the member .

Posted 10/15/2026full-timeNew York City • New York • United StatesSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates full-stack engineering expertise with a focus on AI-native clinical workflows and customer-centric product development. Capable of mentoring engineers and effectively communicating complex architectural concepts while integrating clinician feedback into product design.

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Full-Stack EngineeringAI-First Product DevelopmentCustomer Experience OptimizationMentoring EngineersHealthcare Industry Experience

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Hard Skills

AI IntegrationCross-Functional DeliveryArchitectural ConceptsProduct ShippingAutomation Development

Soft Skills

Strong CommunicationMentorship

Industry Keywords

Med-TechClinical ExperienceRegulated IndustryConsumer Product ExperienceB2B/B2B2C Experience

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Build software behind every Neko visit, from check-in through scanning to the doctor's conversation with the member
Ship AI-native clinical workflows end-to-end across the stack, including personalised pre-briefs, drafted debriefs, and intelligent assessment tools
Keep clinicians as the decision-makers in AI-enabled workflows
Build the clinician-in-the-loop flywheel so clinician expertise improves the system and care becomes more personal
Spend time in clinics with clinicians and members, understand their work, and turn learnings into shipped product
Contribute to the longitudinal health record that supports personal, proactive, and consistent care as Neko scales

Requirements

What you’ll need

Full-stack engineering depth to lead complex, cross-functional delivery end-to-end
Ability to demonstrate effectiveness in closing gaps in a weaker front-end or back-end stack, including with AI
Solid command of architectural concepts and ability to explain and defend trade-offs
Track record of shipping well-rated products with excellent customer experience
Experience deciding what to build through customer conversations
Demonstrable AI-first ways of working, including agentic tooling in the daily workflow
Experience building AI or automation into products
Strong communication skills and ability to mentor engineers
Preferred: Consumer (B2C) product experience with a slick user experience, or B2B/B2B2C experience on a modern, well-rated product
Preferred: Med-tech, clinical, or healthcare experience; regulated-industry experience is equivalent
Preferred: Exposure to hardware/firmware integrations or device ecosystems

Benefits

Comp & perks

Direct clinical care and proprietary technology focused on preventative healthcare
Opportunity to work on AI-first clinical workflows
Opportunity to spend time in clinics with clinicians and members
Mentoring engineers around you
Optional diversity survey participation; refusal does not affect the job application
Optional consent for Neko to retain the application for 2 years for similar opportunities