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About Cleerly We’re Cleerly – a healthcare company that’s revolutionizing how heart disease is diagnosed, treated, and tracked. Founded in 2017 by one of the world’s leading cardiologists, we’re a growing team of world‑class engineering, operations, medical affairs, marketing, and sales leaders. We raised $223M in Series C funding in 2022 and an additional $106M in a Series C extension in December 2024, fueling rapid growth and continued support of our mission. Most of our teams work remotely, with access to offices in Denver, Colorado; New York, New York; Dallas, Texas; and Lisbon, Portugal. Some roles may require on‑site presence in a specific location.
Cleerly has created a new standard of care for heart disease through value‑based, AI‑driven precision diagnostic solutions with the goal of helping prevent heart attacks. Our technology goes beyond traditional measures by enabling comprehensive quantification and characterization of atherosclerosis, or plaque buildup, in each of the heart arteries. We support our solutions with more than a decade of large‑scale clinical trials, identifying key findings beyond symptoms that increase a person’s risk of heart attacks.
We collaborate digitally using Google Workspace, Slack, Confluence/Jira, and Zoom. Prior experience in these tools is a plus. While we are mostly a remote company, travel is required for some team meetings and cross‑functional projects, typically once per month or quarter. For sales or external‑facing roles, travel could be up to 90% of the time.
About The Opportunity We are seeking an experienced Platform Backend Lead Engineer to join the core technical team of our growing next‑generation enterprise‑level imaging platform. This individual will serve as the Technical Lead for the platform backend, driving end‑to‑end delivery of the Hub orchestration layer and its critical integrations with third‑party AI engines and reporting vendors.
Key Responsibilities Platform Ownership & Architecture
Own core services: technical ownership for the platform’s core orchestration and integration services, including case/job lifecycle management, routing policies, third‑party integration endpoints, and results ingestion/normalization.
Define architectural standards: set architecture standards, define service contracts and error semantics, and ensure the platform is observable, resilient, and prepared to meet production SLAs.
Design & document solutions: design, document, and demonstrate technical solutions by creating necessary flowcharts, layouts, diagrams, and clear code comments.
Development & Quality Focus
Full cycle participation: actively participate in the full software development life cycle (SDLC) from requirements analysis through testing, release, and maintenance.
Drive code quality: perform rigorous code reviews, ensure excellent unit test coverage, and actively drive bug triage and resolution.
Development contribution: develop and maintain the necessary APIs, integrations, and libraries that support the platform.
Observability
Implement observability: integrate logging, metrics, and tracing tools to effectively meet and maintain the platform’s observability goals.
Requirements
8–12+ years building complex backend platforms, including microservices, APIs, and distributed systems.
Strong proficiency in API design (REST/gRPC), including critical concepts like versioning and backward compatibility.
Expertise in event‑driven architectures (queues/streams) and implementing robust workflow orchestration patterns.
Extensive data modeling experience (relational and document stores) with a focus on audit‑friendly design and data integrity.
Hands‑on coding mastery in a production language (Java/Kotlin, Go, Python, C#).
Proven ownership of critical reliability features (e.g., idempotency, retries, DLQ, circuit breakers).
Strong knowledge of security fundamentals, including authN/authZ, service‑to‑service mTLS, and the principle of least privilege.
Experience with performance engineering techniques, including setting latency budgets, p95/p99 tuning, and extensive load testing.
Deep experience building and operating backend services in a cloud environment (AWS preferred). Comfortable with key AWS services (VPC, IAM, KMS, CloudWatch).
Familiarity with container orchestration (EKS/ECS) and AWS Machine Learning services (e.g., SageMaker).
Experience designing and implementing multi‑tenant systems (including tenant isolation, quotas, and entitlements).
Able to lead small teams, set technical standards, and deliver incrementally with tight production timelines.
Nice‑to‑have
Previous experience as a Principal Software Engineer or equivalent in the Medical Imaging or Medical Device industry.
Deep exposure to the Healthcare Imaging domain, including DICOM/DICOMweb standards and PACS workflows.
Experience with modern healthcare data standards like FHIR/HL7 and systems requiring structured clinical reporting.
Practical experience with SaMD/regulated software requirements, including robust traceability, strict change control processes, and a strong validation mindset.
Education
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or another advanced technical degree (preferred).
Compensation Total Target Compensation (TTC): $212,000 – $258,000. Actual pay depends on experience, technical depth, geographic location, and alignment with internal peers. Each role at Cleerly has a defined salary range based on market data and company stage.
Core Values
H: Humility – be a servant leader
E: Excellence – deliver world‑changing results
A: Accountability – do what you say; expect the same from others
R: Remarkable – inspire & innovate with impact
T: Teamwork – together we win
Don’t meet 100 % of the qualifications? Apply anyway and help us diversify our candidate pool and workforce. We value experience, whether gained formally or informally on the job or through other experiences. Job duties, activities and responsibilities are subject to change by our company.
OUR COMPANY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, protected veteran status, religion, physical or mental disability, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation.
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Staff Software Engineer
role at
Cleerly .
About Cleerly We’re Cleerly – a healthcare company that’s revolutionizing how heart disease is diagnosed, treated, and tracked. Founded in 2017 by one of the world’s leading cardiologists, we’re a growing team of world‑class engineering, operations, medical affairs, marketing, and sales leaders. We raised $223M in Series C funding in 2022 and an additional $106M in a Series C extension in December 2024, fueling rapid growth and continued support of our mission. Most of our teams work remotely, with access to offices in Denver, Colorado; New York, New York; Dallas, Texas; and Lisbon, Portugal. Some roles may require on‑site presence in a specific location.
Cleerly has created a new standard of care for heart disease through value‑based, AI‑driven precision diagnostic solutions with the goal of helping prevent heart attacks. Our technology goes beyond traditional measures by enabling comprehensive quantification and characterization of atherosclerosis, or plaque buildup, in each of the heart arteries. We support our solutions with more than a decade of large‑scale clinical trials, identifying key findings beyond symptoms that increase a person’s risk of heart attacks.
We collaborate digitally using Google Workspace, Slack, Confluence/Jira, and Zoom. Prior experience in these tools is a plus. While we are mostly a remote company, travel is required for some team meetings and cross‑functional projects, typically once per month or quarter. For sales or external‑facing roles, travel could be up to 90% of the time.
About The Opportunity We are seeking an experienced Platform Backend Lead Engineer to join the core technical team of our growing next‑generation enterprise‑level imaging platform. This individual will serve as the Technical Lead for the platform backend, driving end‑to‑end delivery of the Hub orchestration layer and its critical integrations with third‑party AI engines and reporting vendors.
Key Responsibilities Platform Ownership & Architecture
Own core services: technical ownership for the platform’s core orchestration and integration services, including case/job lifecycle management, routing policies, third‑party integration endpoints, and results ingestion/normalization.
Define architectural standards: set architecture standards, define service contracts and error semantics, and ensure the platform is observable, resilient, and prepared to meet production SLAs.
Design & document solutions: design, document, and demonstrate technical solutions by creating necessary flowcharts, layouts, diagrams, and clear code comments.
Development & Quality Focus
Full cycle participation: actively participate in the full software development life cycle (SDLC) from requirements analysis through testing, release, and maintenance.
Drive code quality: perform rigorous code reviews, ensure excellent unit test coverage, and actively drive bug triage and resolution.
Development contribution: develop and maintain the necessary APIs, integrations, and libraries that support the platform.
Observability
Implement observability: integrate logging, metrics, and tracing tools to effectively meet and maintain the platform’s observability goals.
Requirements
8–12+ years building complex backend platforms, including microservices, APIs, and distributed systems.
Strong proficiency in API design (REST/gRPC), including critical concepts like versioning and backward compatibility.
Expertise in event‑driven architectures (queues/streams) and implementing robust workflow orchestration patterns.
Extensive data modeling experience (relational and document stores) with a focus on audit‑friendly design and data integrity.
Hands‑on coding mastery in a production language (Java/Kotlin, Go, Python, C#).
Proven ownership of critical reliability features (e.g., idempotency, retries, DLQ, circuit breakers).
Strong knowledge of security fundamentals, including authN/authZ, service‑to‑service mTLS, and the principle of least privilege.
Experience with performance engineering techniques, including setting latency budgets, p95/p99 tuning, and extensive load testing.
Deep experience building and operating backend services in a cloud environment (AWS preferred). Comfortable with key AWS services (VPC, IAM, KMS, CloudWatch).
Familiarity with container orchestration (EKS/ECS) and AWS Machine Learning services (e.g., SageMaker).
Experience designing and implementing multi‑tenant systems (including tenant isolation, quotas, and entitlements).
Able to lead small teams, set technical standards, and deliver incrementally with tight production timelines.
Nice‑to‑have
Previous experience as a Principal Software Engineer or equivalent in the Medical Imaging or Medical Device industry.
Deep exposure to the Healthcare Imaging domain, including DICOM/DICOMweb standards and PACS workflows.
Experience with modern healthcare data standards like FHIR/HL7 and systems requiring structured clinical reporting.
Practical experience with SaMD/regulated software requirements, including robust traceability, strict change control processes, and a strong validation mindset.
Education
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or another advanced technical degree (preferred).
Compensation Total Target Compensation (TTC): $212,000 – $258,000. Actual pay depends on experience, technical depth, geographic location, and alignment with internal peers. Each role at Cleerly has a defined salary range based on market data and company stage.
Core Values
H: Humility – be a servant leader
E: Excellence – deliver world‑changing results
A: Accountability – do what you say; expect the same from others
R: Remarkable – inspire & innovate with impact
T: Teamwork – together we win
Don’t meet 100 % of the qualifications? Apply anyway and help us diversify our candidate pool and workforce. We value experience, whether gained formally or informally on the job or through other experiences. Job duties, activities and responsibilities are subject to change by our company.
OUR COMPANY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, protected veteran status, religion, physical or mental disability, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation.
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