Software Engineer - Full Stack (Bilingual - Mandarin/English)
Role summary
Tiposi, a medical device startup, seeks a Full Stack Software Engineer to design, develop, and maintain backend services and data pipelines for AI-powered brain imaging technology. Responsibilities include building scalable data ingestion pipelines, preprocessing data for ML models, ensuring data quality, and optimizing system performance. The role requires at least 2 years of full stack experience, strong Python and Go fundamentals, expertise in PostgreSQL, Celery, Redis, Docker, and cloud platforms like AWS. Experience with mobile/tablet applications and distributed systems is also necessary. The initial phase is a 3-6 month contract, with potential conversion to full-time employment.
About Tiposi
Tiposi is a Silicon Valley medical device startup developing AI-powered, microwave-based brain imaging technology — built to detect strokes and expand access to brain health screening worldwide. We combine RF innovation, custom ASICs, and machine learning to make imaging faster, safer, and more accessible than ever before.
Software Engineer - Full Stack
Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and maintain backend services and data pipelines for medical AI applications
- Build scalable data ingestion pipelines for hospital data and device-generated sensor data
- Preprocess and post-process data to support machine learning model training and inference
- Collaborate closely with machine learning engineers to deliver clean, reliable datasets for AI models
- Ensure data quality, consistency, and traceability throughout the entire data lifecycle
- Monitor, debug, and optimize pipeline performance and system reliability
- Participate in system architecture design and technical decision-making
- Write clear technical documentation and support audits or compliance reviews when required
Requirements
- At least 2 years of full stack engineering experience
- Bachelor's Degree or MS in Computer Science or related technical discipline, or equivalent practical experience
- Experience developing mobile/tablet applications
- Experience building data pipelines and distributed systems
- Strong Python and Go fundamentals
- Authentication and authorization patterns (OAuth, JWT, sessions)
- PostgreSQL expertise (query optimization, indexing, migrations)
- Experience with Celery, Redis, and asynchronous task orchestration
- Docker and containerized development workflows
- Cloud experience (AWS or equivalent)
- Solid understanding of data modeling, data validation, and ETL workflows
- Experience working with structured and unstructured data
- Familiarity with cloud-based infrastructure and production deployments
- Experience with databases (SQL and/or NoSQL) and data storage systems
- Strong debugging, performance optimization, and system reliability skills
Preferred Programming Language
- Python
- Go
- TypeScript (React.js)
- Dart (Flutter)
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in healthcare, medical devices, or health-tech startups
- Familiarity with AI/ML workflows and production model deployment
- Experience working with hospital systems or clinical data
- Knowledge of data security best practices in cloud environments
Compensation Structure
This role begins with a 3-6 month contract phase at $3,000-$6,000/month to establish mutual fit. Upon conversion to full-time employment, salary range is $80,000-$120,000 plus equity, based on experience. Full-time benefits include health insurance (medical, dental, vision) and performance bonuses.