Remote Lead Software Engineer

Description:

• Anima is building an active learning OS for healthcare and life sciences to maximize human wellbeing globally.
• The company aims to address critical issues in healthcare, such as misdiagnosis and long waiting times, which lead to unnecessary suffering and loss of life.
• As a Lead Software Engineer, you will help extend existing product lines and develop new ones at the forefront of healthcare reinforcement learning and agentic AI.
• Anima has experienced significant growth, achieving 450% growth in 2024 and crossing $10M in ARR.
• The company has a unique hacker culture with a flat hierarchy, emphasizing ownership, autonomy, and human impact.
• Employees are encouraged to be technical and UX-focused, fostering a collaborative environment where everyone contributes to decision-making.
• The role involves working on innovative projects that directly impact patient care and healthcare systems.

Requirements:

• Candidates should be hungry to change the world and take their duty to the crew and mission seriously.
• A strong focus on user experience (UX) is essential, optimizing features rather than adhering to arbitrary technical goals.
• Applicants should be frustrated with bureaucracy in large companies and eager for growth towards a senior executive role.
• Expert competency in TypeScript is required, along with familiarity with frameworks like Angular, Node, and React.
• Candidates should be able to work full stack in JavaScript/TypeScript and value open discussions based on first principles.
• A disciplined approach to best practices in version control, CI/CD, and code extensibility is necessary.
• Candidates should possess strong problem-solving skills and be intellectually curious with a growth mindset.
• Familiarity with AWS services is a plus, and candidates should demonstrate their skills through past projects or assessments.

Benefits:

• Anima offers flexibility in work schedule and location, allowing candidates to work from anywhere in the world.
• The company organizes team retreats at least twice a year in various locations, fostering team bonding and collaboration.
• Employees enjoy a culture that encourages free thinking and open communication, allowing them to express their thoughts without self-censorship.
• The flat hierarchy promotes a high level of ownership and autonomy, enabling team members to make impactful decisions.
• Anima provides an environment where talented individuals can thrive and contribute to meaningful projects that save lives.