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PathAI

Senior Software Engineer, Backend

Remote

Boston, United states

$ 195,500 /year

Senior

Full Time

16-11-2025

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Skills

Python PostgreSQL GitLab CI/CD Docker Kubernetes Problem-solving Architecture Machine Learning AWS Django cloud platforms Agile FastAPI Gitlab CI Kafka Infrastructure as Code

Job Specifications

Who We Are

PathAI's mission is to improve patient outcomes with AI-powered pathology. Our platform promises substantial improvements to the accuracy of diagnosis and the efficacy of treatment of diseases like cancer, leveraging modern approaches in machine learning. Our team, comprising diverse employees with a wide range of backgrounds and experiences, is passionate about solving challenging problems and making a huge impact.

Role

We're looking for skilled and experienced engineers to join our team and help lay the groundwork for our growing software platform. We believe in using the best tool for the job. While we’re always looking to improve, in this role, those tools currently include:

Python
FastAPI & Django + DRF
Docker
AWS: EKS, S3, RDS/PostgreSQL, SQS, MSK/Kafka, MQ/RabbitMQ

What You’ll Do

Solve interesting problems with code.
Build new features for internal and external users, and refactor existing ones to make them better.
Work with a wide range of systems, processes, and technologies to solve problems in sustainable ways. Sometimes you'll be neck-deep in low-level systems, and other times you'll be pairing up with the front-end team on the user interface.
Drive the architecture of our application platform, considering the team and our future product roadmap.
Collaborate with product, design, front-end, machine learning, and infrastructure teams.
Drive and uphold high engineering standards, bringing consistency to the codebases you encounter and ensuring software is adequately reviewed, tested, and integrated.
Mentor, learn, and share knowledge with others along the way.
Contribute to the development of software as a medical device aiming at improving patient outcomes

What You’ll Need

Bachelor of Science (or higher) in Computer Science or equivalent
5+ years of full life cycle backend development experience, preferably in Python
Experience and skills in designing and building Python-based applications using frameworks like FastAPI or Django
Solid foundation in data structures, algorithms, and object-oriented design
An insatiable intellectual curiosity and the ability to learn quickly in a complex space
Ability to collaborate with a distributed team and work autonomously on large-scale projects
Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, agile environment
Experience with cloud platforms (especially AWS); familiarity with infrastructure as code is a plus
Hands-on experience with CI/CD tools such as GitLab CI is a plus
Knowledge of containerization technologies like Docker and orchestration tools like Kubernetes is a plus
Prior experience working in a regulated environment (e.g., healthcare, fintech, aerospace) is a plus

We Want to Hear From You

At PathAI, we are looking for individuals who are team players, are willing to do the work no matter how big or small it may be, and who are passionate about everything they do. If this sounds like you, even if you may not match the job description to a tee, we encourage you to apply. You could be exactly what we're looking for.

PathAI is an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to creating a workplace that is free of harassment and discrimination. We base our employment decisions on business needs, job requirements, and qualifications — that's all. We do not discriminate based on race, gender, religion, health, personal beliefs, age, family or parental status, or any other status. We don't tolerate any kind of discrimination or bias, and we are looking for teammates who feel the same way.

The cash compensation outlined below includes base salary, on-target commission for employees in eligible roles, and annual bonus targets for eligible positions. Certain roles may also qualify for overtime pay. In addition to cash compensation, some roles are eligible to participate in PathAI’s equity plan and may receive restricted stock units (RSUs). Individual compensation packages are tailored based on skills, experience, qualifications, and other job-related factors.

Annual Pay Range

$127,500 - $195,500

Not Overtime Eligible

Eligible for RSUs

About the Company

PathAI's mission is to improve patient outcomes with AI-powered pathology. Our platform promises substantial improvements to the accuracy of diagnosis and the efficacy of treatment of diseases like cancer, leveraging modern approaches in machine learning. We are a company of diverse employees with a wide range of backgrounds and experiences. Our world class team is passionate about solving challenging problems and making a huge impact. Our office is located in the heart of Fenway. PathAI was recently voted one of BBJ's Best ... Know more