Senior Forward Deployed Software Engineer at h1

At H1, we believe access to the best healthcare information is a basic human right. Our mission is to provide a platform that can optimally inform every doctor interaction globally. This promotes health equity and builds needed trust in healthcare systems. To accomplish this our teams harness the power of data and AI-technology to unlock groundbreaking medical insights and convert those insights into action that result in optimal patient outcomes and accelerates an equitable and inclusive drug development lifecycle.  Visit h1.co to learn more about us. Forward Deployed Software Engineers (FDSEs) are embedded technical partners to high-stakes enterprise clients. In pharma engagements, they work directly with clinical, medical affairs, and R&D teams to build data-driven solutions on our Medical and Clinical Products platforms. FDSEs operate like startup CTOs: owning end-to-end technical delivery, adapting to evolving problems, and translating between business and data domains. WHAT YOU'LL DO AT H1 As a Staff Forward Deployed Software Engineer, you’ll demonstrate how to drive enterprise SaaS adoption through embedded engineering. You’ll operate in a multi-segment, pharma-focused capacity, leading full-stack delivery, deeply integrating with clients, and providing technical leadership through software engineering. You will: - Act as a trusted technical partner to pharma clients, translating business needs into scalable, maintainable solutions - Dive deep into H1’s data and SaaS architecture to build, deploy, and optimize full-stack applications - Ingest, model, and integrate complex enterprise data (e.g., claims, clinical trials, provider records) at scale - Own full-stack responsibilities, from data modeling to UI, delivering and iterating live solutions within client environments - Partner with client executives and non-technical stakeholders to shape project scope, estimate effort, incorporate feedback, and deliver outcomes in collaboration with Product and Engagement teams - Operate autonomously within small teams, influencing architectural and delivery standards with direct client impact - Serve as a technical mentor and potential team lead as we grow the Forward Deployed function ABOUT YOU - Comfortable navigating technical and non-technical audiences in fast-moving, ambiguous settings. You value collaboration, iterative problem-solving, and constructive feedback. - Have the grit to own an engagement end-to-end, from discovery to delivery, with a mindset similar to a founder or technical lead. - A pragmatic builder with a rigorous analytical approach, especially around large-scale data operations. You’re hands-on and code-first, with a systems-level understanding of how pieces fit together. REQUIREMENTS -7+ years of full-stack engineering experience, including direct collaboration with enterprise clients and cross-functional teams - Familiarity with JavaScript and backend technologies such as SQL (PostgreSQL preferred), along with strong programming skills in Python - Hands-on experience with data platforms and pipeline tools in an AWS environment, including Airflow, AWS EMR, EKS, and custom ETL workflows - Proven ability to mentor peers or lead small teams while remaining deeply hands-on - Familiarity with Salesforce data models and GTM workflows (e.g., leads, accounts, opportunities, activities) to design solutions that support client-specific use cases COMPENSATION This role pays $165,000 to $190,000 per year, based on experience, in addition to stock options. Anticipated role close date: 10/20/2025 H1 OFFERS - Full suite of health insurance options, in addition to generous paid time off - Pre-planned company-wide wellness holidays - Retirement options - Health & charitable donation stipends - Impactful Business Resource Groups - Flexible work hours & the opportunity to work from anywhere - The opportunity to work with leading biotech and life sciences companies in an innovative industry with a mission to improve healthcare around the globe H1 is proud to be an equal opportunity employer that celebrates diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive workplace with equal opportunity for all applicants and teammates. Our goal is to recruit the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool regardless of race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, disability, sex (including pregnancy), age, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.   H1 is committed to working with and providing access and reasonable accommodation to applicants with mental and/or physical disabilities. If you require an accommodation, please reach out to your recruiter once you've begun the interview process. All requests for accommodations are treated discreetly and confidentially, as practical and permitted by law.