Who We Are
Ro is a direct-to-patient healthcare company with a mission of helping as many patients as possible achieve their health goals. Ro is the only company to offer telehealth care, at-home diagnostic testing, labs, and pharmacy services nationwide. This is enabled by Ro's vertically integrated platform that helps patients achieve their goals through a convenient end-to-end healthcare experience spanning from diagnosis, to delivery of medication, to ongoing care. Since 2017, Ro has helped millions of patients in nearly every single county in the United States, including 98% of primary care deserts.
Ro was recognized as a CNBC Disruptor 50 in 2022, listed by Inc. Magazine as a Best Place to Work in 2022 for our third consecutive year, and named one of FORTUNE's 2022 Best Medium Workplaces.
As a Senior Software Engineer with a focus on customer identity and privacy, you will play a crucial role in scaling healthcare to millions of patients through technology with intuitive web experiences and an end-to-end telemedicine platform serving all 50 states. With identity, security, and data management at the forefront of modern healthcare, you’ll work in a dynamic environment shaped by evolving regulations, technical challenges, and patient needs. You will develop a deep understanding of the space, designing exceptional patient authentication experiences and implementing privacy safeguards around patient data. You will help lead the team’s technical roadmap and be expected to own initiatives from ideation to design, implementation, and maintenance.
What You'll Do:Innovate at the intersection of identity, security, and privacy to evolve Ro’s user registration, authentication, identity management, and consent management patternsDesign and implement scalable, secure identity solutions for customer-facing applications, using protocols such as OAuth 2.0, OpenID Connect, WebAuthn, and FIDO2 Collaborate with product, design, data, security, and privacy teams to build secure, user-friendly experiences that comply with healthcare regulations (e.g. HIPAA) and privacy frameworks (e.g. CCPA)Stay current on the latest trends in order to architect systems that anticipate future needs in the rapidly evolving privacy and regulatory landscapeWhat You'll Bring to the Team:5-7 years of software engineering experienceProficiency with PythonExperience designing and building scalable web applications and distributed systemsExpertise in identity protocols such as OAuth 2.0, OpenID Connect, WebAuthn, and FIDO2, with experience implementing scalable IAM solutions Strong sense of ownership with the ability and desire to own technical roadmaps and refine ambiguous problemsExcellent communication skills with a demonstrated ability to collaborate with cross-functional partners and lead initiatives that cross team boundariesBonus Skills:Solid understanding of frameworks such as HIPAA and CCPAExperience building user consent and preference management systemsExperience with first-party data and/or customer data platformsExperience working in regulated industries such as healthcare or finance, with a strong focus on security and privacy complianceService design and architecture experience, defining patterns and best practices for others to followProficiency with FastAPI (or similar frameworks) and Postgres (or similar relational databases)We've Got You Covered:Full medical, dental, and vision insurance + OneMedical membershipHealthcare and Dependent Care FSA401(k) with company matchFlexible PTOWellbeing + Learning & Growth reimbursementsPaid parental leave + Fertility benefitsPet insuranceStudent loan refinancingVirtual resources for mindfulness, counseling, and fitnessThe target base salary for this position ranges from $179,000 to $212,000, in addition to a competitive equity and benefits package (as applicable). When determining compensation, we analyze and carefully consider several factors, including location, job-related knowledge, skills and experience. These considerations may cause your compensation to vary.
Ro recognizes the power of in-person collaboration, while supporting the flexibility to work anywhere in the United States. For our Ro’ers in the tri-state (NY) area, you will join us at HQ on Tuesdays and Thursdays. For those outside of the tri-state area, you will be able to join in-person collaborations throughout the year (i.e., during team on-sites).
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