Staff Software Engineer

About the role

Rula is seeking a Staff Software Engineer to guide the technical direction and architectural design for its Revenue Cycle Management (RCM) Payments team. This role is central to refining how Rula manages intricate payment processes, claim submissions, and revenue operations in a complex financial environment. You will be responsible for building essential, scalable systems that directly support Rula's aggressive expansion goals. The position requires a strategic thinker who can translate high-level business needs into robust technical solutions. You will own the deep technical decisions that impact the reliability and performance of critical payment infrastructure. This role is ideal for an individual who thrives on solving difficult architectural problems at scale. Your work will have a direct and significant impact on the financial operations and growth trajectory of the company.

Key facts

What you'll do

• Shape the technical strategy and architecture for critical payment and revenue systems, ensuring alignment with long-term business objectives.
• Analyze and resolve complex operational challenges in collaboration with product and clinical teams, driving technical innovation.
• Mentor and guide engineers, establishing and maintaining a high standard of technical execution across the team.
• Design and implement scalable, distributed systems that are robust enough to underpin business growth and handle increasing load.
• Lead the full lifecycle of significant technical projects, from initial conception through to successful deployment and maintenance.
• Manage stakeholder expectations and communicate technical trade-offs clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Evaluate and integrate new technologies, such as AI-assisted development tools like Claude Code or Cursor, to enhance engineering productivity.
• Establish and improve code quality standards through rigorous code reviews, comprehensive documentation, and the creation of best practices.
• Ensure system reliability, performance, and security by proactively identifying potential bottlenecks and architectural weaknesses.
• Foster a culture of continuous learning and improvement within the engineering organization.

Requirements

• Possess a minimum of 8 years of professional software development experience, with a demonstrable history of designing, building, and scaling complex distributed systems.
• Exhibit a deep understanding of backend distributed architectures, including the implementation of microservices and event-driven system patterns.
• Have full-stack development expertise, with a strong proficiency in TypeScript, React, and Node.js for building modern web applications.
• Show a proven ability to lead major technical initiatives from inception to completion while managing multiple stakeholders and making sound technical trade-offs.
• Demonstrate experience in mentoring other engineers, actively influencing team culture, and improving code quality through detailed reviews and documentation.
• Bring familiarity with AI-assisted development tools such as Claude Code or Cursor to leverage modern workflows.
• Hold the right to work authorization in the United States, with a specific exclusion for candidates residing in Hawaii.

Nice to have

• Bring prior experience working within a startup or growth-stage company environment, understanding the unique pressures and constraints.
• Possess hands-on experience with technologies such as Node.js, TypeScript, Kafka, AWS, or similar cloud platforms, and React for building scalable applications.
• Have knowledge of financial or healthcare systems, including compliance with HIPAA regulations and the intricacies of claims processing workflows.

Practical notes

• This is a fully remote position open to candidates located within the United States, with the specific exclusion of Hawaii.
• The engagement is for full-time employment, requiring standard working hours and availability during core business hours.
• The application process is ongoing, and interested candidates are encouraged to apply at their earliest convenience to be considered for the role.
• Compensation for this role is structured as a competitive total rewards package, including a base salary range of $206,550 to $243,000 and equity participation.
• The benefits package is comprehensive and designed to support well-being, including complete medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Additional financial protections are provided through life and disability insurance programs.
• Employees have access to tax-advantaged accounts such as FSA and HSA options.
• A 401(k) retirement plan is available to help employees plan for their long-term financial future.
• The company offers generous paid time off, which includes two company-wide shutdown weeks annually to allow for extended rest and recharge.
• Paid parental leave is provided to support employees during the arrival of a new child.
• An Employee Assistance Program is available for confidential support regarding personal or work-related challenges.
• The company provides stipends to create a comfortable and productive home office environment.
• Monthly stipends are allocated for internet and cell phone expenses to remove barriers to effective remote work.
• A quarterly department stipend is supplied to facilitate team-building activities and strengthen interpersonal connections.
• Wellness initiatives are a priority, supported by a dedicated monthly wellness stipend to encourage a healthy work-life balance.