Senior Software Engineer
Summary
Builds and maintains backend services for Lyra Health’s AI-powered mental health platform, using Java/Kotlin, Python, and cloud infrastructure to support scalable, secure healthcare applications.
We are looking for an experienced Senior Software Engineer who is eager to build the backend services for our AI/ML product features that make a significant impact within the organization. The ideal candidate will be enthusiastic about taking ownership of their work and spearheading cross-functional projects.
Lyra is for you if you
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Thrive on working with brilliant teammates to solve complex, meaningful problems
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Are passionate about making a social impact and supporting people at their most challenging moments
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Enjoy cross-functional collaboration with therapists, data scientists, engineers and product managers
In this role, you will
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Be part of a team working on building out backend services that will support our core ML/AI product features
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Create the necessary backend infrastructure to enable scalable, resilient and highly performant solutions
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Deploy and manage various applications in production
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And of course, you will be coding every day!
We are looking for someone with:
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4+ years of experience delivering production ready products
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Ability to write high-quality code in Java (Kotlin a plus) and Python
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Experience implementing, production-level RESTful APIs
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Experience with relational and low-latency databases
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Experience working with Docker and deploying applications to Kubernetes
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A desire to learn new technologies quickly
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A love of building systems from scratch
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A thoughtful approach to balancing quality and deadlines in fast-paced settings
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Excellent communication skills with a talent for building consensus and alignment
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Strong organizational skills and the ability to distill complex problems into clear priorities that move the team and business forward
Nice to haves:
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Experience with modern async Python web frameworks (e.g., FastAPI) and handling data streaming (WebSockets, Server-Sent Events)
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Understanding of basic machine learning principles and how to support inference of ML models in production
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Experience defining and using Protobuf messages
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Experience building solutions on cloud infrastructure, particularly AWS
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Experience working with highly sensitive data in a healthcare environment
Skills
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- Do you have 4 or more years of experience delivering production-ready products using Java and Python?
- Do you have hands-on experience implementing production-level RESTful APIs and working with relational and low-latency databases?
- Are you legally authorized to work in the United States for our Company?
- Do you now, or will you in the future, require sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H-1B visa status, etc.) to work legally for our Company in the United States?
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