Senior Software Engineer - job 1 of 2

As a Senior Software Engineer at Freed, your primary responsibilities will include taking ownership of product features and driving their implementation across both backend (TypeScript) and frontend (React/TypeScript) components. You’ll also be expected to create end-to-end tests, design experiments for quality assurance, and adapt AI models to optimize their use for healthcare applications. Collaboration with fellow team members in a remote work environment is key as you work towards making a positive impact on healthcare.

To apply for the Senior Software Engineer position at Freed, you should have a minimum of 5 years of experience in full-stack software engineering. Proficiency in React, TypeScript, NodeJS, SQL, and Git is essential, and familiarity with HTML, CSS, and HTTP will also benefit your application. Additionally, being located in the Pacific, Mountain, or Central time zone will align you with our team’s working hours.

Freed believes in empowering its employees, and as a Senior Software Engineer, you'll have ample opportunities for professional growth. You will take on significant responsibilities and work with cutting-edge AI technology, allowing you to expand your skillset. With a strong culture of independence and accountability, you can explore innovative ideas while gaining hands-on experience that truly impacts healthcare.

The company culture at Freed is dynamic and forward-thinking, valuing speed, responsibility, and independence. As a Senior Software Engineer, you’ll be part of an elite team that encourages collaboration and creativity to iterate on solutions. Expect a supportive environment, where you’ll work with driven, smart, and ambitious individuals, all united by the mission of transforming healthcare for clinicians and patients alike.

Freed offers a competitive salary and equity in a rapidly growing company, as well as comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits for our US-based employees. You can enjoy unlimited PTO to help maintain your work-life balance, along with annual company-sponsored retreats that foster team bonding and professional networking.

In interviews, explain your experience in both frontend and backend development. Highlight specific projects where you utilized technologies like React and TypeScript on the frontend and NodeJS on the backend. Discuss how this experience will contribute to your role at Freed.

When answering this question, outline your testing strategy and tools you’ve used in the past, emphasizing your attention to detail and thorough understanding of software quality assurance. Provide specific examples of testing frameworks you are familiar with and how they have improved product reliability.

This is your chance to share your passion for improving healthcare. Discuss your motivation for helping clinicians and patients, and how the mission of Freed aligns with your personal values and career goals. Authenticity here can make a strong impact.

Explain your method for task prioritization, such as using Agile methodologies or tools like Trello or Jira. Provide examples, if possible, of how you've balanced competing deadlines while maintaining project quality—a key asset at Freed.

Detail your strategies for keeping current with AI advancements, such as online courses, reading research papers, or participating in tech communities. Share examples of how you’ve previously integrated new technologies in your work, which will resonate with Freed’s focus on AI.

Here, provide a real-life example of a technical challenge you faced and the steps you took to resolve it. Explain your thought process, the technologies you used, and how you arrived at a successful outcome to showcase your problem-solving skills.

Discuss your remote work experience, focusing on communication tools you’ve used and ways you’ve maintained team engagement. Since Freed operates in a remote-first environment, your answer should highlight your ability to collaborate effectively across distances.

Share a project that illustrates your ability to manage a product from ideation to deployment. Describe your responsibilities, challenges faced, and the impact your complete ownership had on the project and team.

Elaborate on your coding standards and practices, such as code reviews, automated testing, and using version control effectively. Show how ensuring quality is a continual process during development aligns with Freed’s values.

This question is an opportunity to express your enthusiasm for Freed’s mission and the chance to work on innovative products that directly benefit healthcare professionals. Tie your skills and career aspirations to the company's goals for a compelling answer.