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Software Engineer - I

H1
Location
India Remote
Posted
11 days ago
Department
Product Engineering
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • 1–2 years of professional experience
  • Strong programming skills in TypeScript and Python
  • Experience with Docker and Kubernetes
  • Ability to design for reliability and scale
  • Experience writing well-tested components
Nice to have
  • Experience with Big Data technologies (e.g., AWS EMR, PySpark, Airflow)
  • Familiarity with GraphQL
  • Experience with Elasticsearch
  • Familiarity with LLMs
  • Familiarity with cloud native development practices in AWS
What the job really is

As a Software Engineer on the Search Engineering team at H1, you will develop and maintain the search infrastructure, focusing on ingesting, indexing, ranking, and retrieving large-scale medical data. Your daily tasks will include writing code for Elasticsearch, designing high-performance APIs, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and ensuring the stability and performance of the search codebase. You will also stay updated on advancements in AI and search technologies to enhance the platform.

Benefits
  • Full suite of health insurance options
  • Generous paid time off
  • Pre-planned company-wide wellness holidays
  • Retirement options
  • Health & charitable donation stipends
  • Impactful Business Resource Groups
Things to weigh
  • No salary listed
  • Focus on backend development and search infrastructure may limit exposure to other areas of software engineering
  • Strong emphasis on collaboration and communication in a fast-paced environment
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