Staff Software Engineer, Device Software

Ovii's Interpretation of the Role

The Staff Software Engineer will own backend and device‑adjacent systems that power Hinge Health’s connected medical devices. The role combines deep Python and Next.js expertise with cross‑functional collaboration across product, clinical, hardware, and regulatory teams.

Role Snapshot

• Staff‑level individual contributor
• Backend ownership for device‑adjacent software
• Python & Next.js expertise
• Cross‑functional technical leader
• Mentor and guide engineers
• Drive architecture for scalable systems

Must-Have Requirements

• Python
• Next.js
• TypeScript
• AWS
• Docker
• Postgres
• Redis
• GraphQL
• Microservices
• backend engineering
• microservices
• cloud infrastructure

Nice-to-Have Signals

• BLE / connected device experience
• React Native
• Internal tools / developer productivity workflows
• Experience in regulated healthcare environments
• connected devices
• regulated healthcare
• internal tooling

Work Setup

• Location: San Francisco, USA
• Work mode: HYBRID
• Remote scope: UNSPECIFIED
• Employment type: Full-Time

Eligibility Gates

• Visa sponsorship: unknown

Not Specified in JD

• Salary range
• Visa sponsorship
• Remote eligibility
• Equity
• Bonus

What You'll Likely Work On

• Design and deliver backend‑heavy, device‑adjacent software that powers connected device experiences and clinical workflows.
• Own end‑to‑end technical initiatives across Python services, Next.js applications, APIs, and integrations linking device, app, and backend surfaces.
• Drive architecture and technical decision‑making for scalable, maintainable systems spanning mobile, backend, device‑control, and telemetry flows.
• Partner with product, design, hardware, clinical, and regulatory stakeholders to translate ambiguous requirements into pragmatic execution plans.
• Raise the technical bar for backend quality, observability, testability, and operational excellence in a production environment.
• Mentor engineers through design reviews, implementation guidance, and debugging to foster strong technical decisions and confident shipping.

Good Fit If You Have

• Enjoys solving hard technical problems across boundaries.
• Thrives in high‑ambiguity environments where scope must be defined early.
• Strong collaborator with cross‑functional stakeholders.