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Remote Senior Software Engineer (Portugal-based Remote/Hybrid)

at Sword Health

Posted 1 day ago 1 applied

Description:

  • Sword Health is on a mission to free two billion people from pain, with 67% of members achieving a pain-free life and a 70% reduction in surgery intent.
  • The company utilizes AI Care to change lives and save millions for over 25,000 enterprise clients across three continents.
  • Sword Health holds the majority of industry patents, wins 70% of competitive evaluations, and has raised over $300 million from top venture firms.
  • Recognized as a Forbes Best Startup Employer in 2025, Sword Health emphasizes a mission-driven environment and has experienced significant growth since its market debut in 2020.
  • The role involves contributing to the design, building, evaluation, shipping, and improvement of Sword’s products through hands-on GenAI implementation and integration.
  • Responsibilities include developing and maintaining applications that leverage large language models and generative AI technologies, implementing prompt engineering strategies, and collaborating with various teams to define and implement AI-powered features.

Requirements:

  • Candidates must have 3+ years of professional experience in software engineering and system design.
  • Strong programming skills, particularly in OOP with Python, and familiarity with modern software development practices are required.
  • Experience in implementing and deploying production-grade applications and services is necessary.
  • Familiarity with API integration, especially with AI/ML models or services, is essential.
  • Hands-on experience with LLM APIs (OpenAI, Anthropic, etc.) or open-source models is required.
  • Candidates should have the ability to learn quickly and dive deep into new technologies and paradigms.
  • Strong communication skills to interface with both technical and non-technical stakeholders are necessary.
  • The ability to prioritize and solve issues according to the team’s direction and goals is required.

Benefits:

  • The position offers a stimulating, fast-paced environment with ample room for creativity and ownership.
  • Career development and growth opportunities are provided, along with a competitive salary.
  • Employees will have the chance to work with a talented team on cutting-edge AI/ML applications that can transform healthcare.
  • A flexible work environment allows for remote work with control over hours and unlimited vacation.
  • Access to a health and well-being program, including digital therapist sessions, is available.
  • Additional benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance, meal allowance, equity shares, remote work allowance, flexible working hours, work from home options, discretionary vacation, snacks and beverages, and English classes.