Software Engineer (Node.js, TypeScript)
Role summary
Inspiren is seeking a Staff Engineer to provide technical leadership and address critical architectural challenges in data modeling, API development, and platform scalability. This role is pivotal in shaping the future technology stack as the company expands into new senior living sectors. The engineer will collaborate with cross-functional teams, mentor other engineers, and drive best practices in systems design, API architecture, testing, and security. The position requires deep expertise in backend systems, data modeling, distributed systems, and API design, with proficiency in TypeScript and Node.js. The role offers remote flexibility within the US or Canada and a competitive salary and benefits package.
About The Company
Inspiren offers the most complete and connected ecosystem in senior living. Founded by Michael Wang, a former Green Beret turned cardiothoracic nurse, Inspiren demonstrates that compassionate care and innovative technology can coexist seamlessly. Our mission is to bring peace of mind to residents, families, and staff by providing integrated solutions that enhance the quality of care and operational efficiency in senior living communities. Our platform integrates smoothly into existing workflows, capturing comprehensive data within communities. Backed by nurse specialists and advanced analytics, we empower operators with actionable insights to make informed clinical and operational decisions. Our commitment to excellence drives us to improve care outcomes, increase profitability, and foster a culture of continuous innovation.
About The Role
We are seeking a highly skilled Staff Engineer to serve as a technical leader and force multiplier within our engineering team. In this role, you will address our most critical architectural challenges related to data modeling, API development, and platform scalability. Your expertise will directly influence our ability to scale our platform, accelerate engineering velocity, and establish a culture of technical and operational excellence. As we expand from acute care into assisted and independent living, you will play a pivotal role in a foundational architectural shift, shaping the future of our technology stack. The role requires close collaboration with cross-functional teams including product, design, infrastructure, machine learning, and quality assurance to drive both architecture and best practices as we grow our product offerings.
Qualifications
- 8+ years of experience in backend systems architecture
- Deep expertise in data modeling, distributed systems, and API design (REST and/or GraphQL)
- Proven ability to influence and lead technical direction without direct authority
- Excellent communication skills, capable of articulating complex technical concepts to diverse stakeholders
- Strong mentorship skills with a track record of elevating team capabilities
- Pragmatic problem-solving approach to technical debt and feature development
- High degree of humility, kindness, and thoughtfulness in collaboration
- Proficiency in backend programming languages such as TypeScript, Node.js, and React
- Active use of AI coding tools (Cursor, Claude Code) for automating tasks and complex integrations
- Experience with event-driven systems like Kafka, RabbitMQ, or AWS IoT Core
- Proven experience managing cloud infrastructure, serverless applications, and ensuring performance and scalability
- Expertise in scaling and maintaining SQL and NoSQL databases, including schema design and capacity planning
Responsibilities
- Own the long-term vision and implementation of core data models and internal API architecture, ensuring scalability, consistency, and comprehensive documentation
- Lead the design of next-generation data architecture to support new product lines and business models, collaborating closely with ML and Data teams
- Make architectural decisions that enable development velocity, security, reliability, and repeatability across teams
- Teach and promote modern best practices for systems design, API architecture, automated testing, observability, and security
- Mentor engineers through pairing, code reviews, and technical design sessions to elevate organizational skills
- Design and implement standardized API layers and automated testing practices to reduce feature lead times and increase developer confidence
- Establish critical integration test patterns and enforce coverage to ensure high-quality deliverables
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure architecture aligns with product and business goals
Benefits
- Competitive annual salary ranging from $200,000 to $225,000 plus equity
- Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Flexible paid time off (PTO) policy
- Remote work flexibility within the US or Canada
- Opportunities for professional growth and development in a pioneering healthcare technology company
- Inclusive and diverse work environment that values innovation and collaboration
Equal Opportunity
Inspiren is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, marital status, protected veteran status, or disability status. We believe in fostering an inclusive culture where all individuals can thrive and contribute to our mission of transforming senior care through technology and compassion.