Hims & Hers

Staff Software Engineer, Core Experience (Backend)

Hims & Hers4 days ago
Location

US Remote

Workplace

Remote

Type

Full Time

Salary

USD 210,000 – 240,000

Level

Staff

Role

Backend Engineer

Posted

Apr 9, 2026

Full TimeRemoteStaff

The role

Summary

Hims & Hers is seeking a Staff Backend Software Engineer to lead critical technical initiatives for their Core Experience team, focusing on building scalable backend systems that power patient acquisition, engagement, and care delivery. The ideal candidate will be a technical leader responsible for architectural design, system optimization, and driving cross-functional collaboration in a remote, innovative healthcare technology environment.

What you'll do

Technical Leadership: Influence architectural design of scalable, performant full-stack solutions
System Optimization: Drive group-wide architectural improvements and reduce technical debt
AI Integration: Champion and integrate AI tooling into team workflows and CI pipelines
Mentorship: Provide technical guidance and mentorship to engineering team members
Documentation: Create and maintain comprehensive technical documentation

What we look for

Technical

Cloud ArchitectureExpertise in designing scalable cloud applications using AWS
API DevelopmentExperience with API gateways and service-oriented architectures
Performance OptimizationAbility to identify and resolve system performance bottlenecks

Education

Computer ScienceBachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field preferred

Experience

Software Engineering8+ years of experience shipping production code
Technical LeadershipProven track record of guiding technical strategy and mentoring teams

Skills

Required skills

Cloud ArchitectureDesigning scalable cloud applications and services
Backend Development8+ years of experience shipping production code
API DesignExperience with API gateways, BFF patterns, and service mesh architectures
System PerformanceIdentifying and resolving performance bottlenecks

Nice to have

AI IntegrationExperience with agentic coding practices and AI tools
Mobile DevelopmentBuilding services to enable mobile developer experiences

Compensation & benefits

Salary

USD 210,000 – 240,000 (annual)

Benefits

Competitive Compensation

Competitive salary with equity compensation

Time Off

Unlimited PTO, company holidays, and quarterly mental health days

Health Benefits

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance

Retirement

401k with employer matching contribution

Stock Options

Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP)


Interview process

  1. 1
    Initial Screening Phone or video call with recruiting team to assess initial fit
  2. 2
    Technical Interview Detailed technical assessment of backend engineering skills
  3. 3
    System Design Challenge In-depth evaluation of architectural design capabilities
  4. 4
    Team Fit Interview Meetings with potential team members and technical leaders
  5. 5
    Final Interview Discussion with senior leadership about role and company vision

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