Backend Engineer - New Initiative

Sword Health, valued at $3 billion, is revolutionizing healthcare through AI-powered digital therapy solutions, having helped 67% of members achieve a pain-free life. As a Backend Engineer on the AI Team, you'll be instrumental in building and scaling the infrastructure supporting ML-powered clinical features and decision support systems.

The role combines cutting-edge AI technology with healthcare innovation, offering the opportunity to work on systems that directly impact patient care. You'll be joining a team of 900+ professionals across three continents, working on transformative healthcare solutions that have already shown impressive results, including a 70% reduction in surgery intent among patients.

The position requires strong Python skills and experience with backend systems, databases, and APIs. You'll work closely with cross-functional teams, including AI, Data, and Product teams, to develop scalable solutions that power the company's AI-driven healthcare platform. The role offers significant technical challenges, from optimizing complex data processing workflows to implementing machine learning model deployments.

Benefits include competitive compensation (€36,048 - €52,428 annually, including equity), flexible remote work options, comprehensive health coverage, and unlimited vacation. The company culture emphasizes innovation, impact, and personal growth, as evidenced by their recognition as a Forbes Best Startup Employer.

This is an ideal opportunity for a backend engineer passionate about using technology to solve meaningful healthcare challenges. You'll be working with a company that holds the majority of industry patents, wins 70% of competitive evaluations, and has secured over $300 million in funding from top venture firms. The role offers both technical complexity and the satisfaction of contributing to a mission of freeing two billion people from pain.