Senior Software Engineer

Opportunity Overview:

We are seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join our Engineering team. In this role, you will build and enhance mission-critical healthcare technology that powers clinical letter generation, notification systems, and queue management for health insurance plans covering over 15 million people. You'll partner closely with product, design, and clinical teams to deliver end-to-end features on a modern full-stack platform. This is an opportunity to make a direct impact on healthcare outcomes while working with modern technologies in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

What you’ll do:

• Design, develop, test, and deploy end-to-end features and platform enhancements across our cloud infrastructure and web applications
• Own the full software development lifecycle from technical design through production deployment and monitoring
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams in product, design, and clinical operations to deliver high-quality user experiences for healthcare practitioners
• Support all layers of our platform, from database design to backend services (Java, Python, Groovy) to frontend applications (React, TypeScript)
• Lead technical design discussions, bringing data-driven analysis and expertise to inform architectural decisions
• Continuously evaluate and implement new technologies and services to maximize development efficiency and platform capabilities
• Champion quality and testing best practices by writing comprehensive test coverage and maintaining high code standards
• Mentor and support junior engineers on your team, fostering a culture of learning and technical excellence

What you’ll need:

• 6+ years of experience in software development lifecycle
• Bachelor's degree in computer science, software engineering, or equivalent practical experience
• Strong backend development experience using Java, Python, or Groovy
• Demonstrated experience building web applications with React and JavaScript
• Proficiency with modern software development practices including version control (Git), unit testing, and CI/CD pipelines
• Strong collaboration skills and ability to work effectively with product and design teams
• Proven ability to own product development end-to-end with excellent design and development standards
• Thrives in fast-paced startup environments and enjoys working on collaborative agile teams

Pay & Perks:

💻 Fully remote opportunity with about 5% travel

🩺 Medical, dental, vision, life, disability insurance, and Employee Assistance Program 

📈 401K retirement plan with company match; flexible spending and health savings account 

🏝️ Up to 184 hours (23 days) of PTO per year + company holidays

👶 Up to 14 weeks of paid parental leave 

🐶 Pet insurance  

The salary range for this position is $128,000 to $145,000 annually; as part of a total benefits package which includes health insurance, 401k and bonus. In accordance with state applicable laws, Cohere is required to provide a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role. Individual pay decisions are ultimately based on a number of factors, including but not limited to qualifications for the role, experience level, skillset, and internal alignment.

Interview Process*:

1. Connect with Talent Acquisition for a Preliminary Phone Screening
2. Meet your Hiring Manager!
3. Behavioral Interview(s)
4. Case Study

*Subject to change

About Cohere Health:

Cohere Health’s clinical intelligence platform delivers AI-powered solutions that streamline access to quality care by improving payer-provider collaboration, cost containment, and healthcare economics. Cohere Health works with over 660,000 providers and handles over 12 million prior authorization requests annually. Its responsible AI auto-approves up to 90% of requests for millions of health plan members.

With the acquisition of ZignaAI, we’ve further enhanced our platform by launching our Payment Integrity Suite, anchored by Cohere Validate™, an AI-driven clinical and coding validation solution that operates in near real-time. By unifying pre-service authorization data with post-service claims validation, we’re creating a transparent healthcare ecosystem that reduces waste, improves payer-provider collaboration and patient outcomes, and ensures providers are paid promptly and accurately.

Cohere Health’s innovations continue to receive industry wide recognition. We’ve been named to the 2025 Inc. 5000 list and in the Gartner® Hype Cycle™ for U.S. Healthcare Payers (2022-2025), and ranked as a Top 5 LinkedIn™ Startup for 2023 & 2024. Backed by leading investors such as Deerfield Management, Define Ventures, Flare Capital Partners, Longitude Capital, and Polaris Partners, Cohere Health drives more transparent, streamlined healthcare processes, helping patients receive faster, more appropriate care and higher-quality outcomes.

The Coherenauts, as we call ourselves, who succeed here are empathetic teammates who are candid, kind, caring, and embody our core values and principles. We believe that diverse, inclusive teams make the most impactful work. Cohere is deeply invested in ensuring that we have a supportive, growth-oriented environment that works for everyone.

We can’t wait to learn more about you and meet you at Cohere Health!

Equal Opportunity Statement: 

Cohere Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to fostering an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all.  To us, it’s personal.

#LI-Remote

#BI-Remote