Staff Python Software Engineer (MedTech)

TL;DR

Staff Python Software Engineer (MedTech): Leading the design and development of a robust Python Software Development Kit (SDK) for controlling and interfacing with an ultrasound imaging device with an accent on API clarity, usability, scalability, and hardware integration. Focus on rapidly learning complex device behavior, defining requirements, and ensuring SDK robustness and reliability in real-time hardware contexts.

Location: This is a hybrid position, requiring work from an office in the Greater SF Bay Area or Burlington, MA. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States and not require future sponsorship.

Salary: $170,000–$201,000 + bonus + equity + benefits

Company

hirify.global is leading a digital revolution in medical imaging with its proprietary Ultrasound-on-Chip™ technology, democratizing healthcare by shifting ultrasound to connected, mobile, and software-enabled platforms.

What you will do

• Serve as the technical owner and architect for a Python-based SDK controlling an ultrasound imaging device.
• Lead SDK design decisions with a focus on API clarity, usability, scalability, and long-term maintainability.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with firmware, hardware, imaging, and product teams to define control and data interfaces.
• Design abstractions for device configuration, image acquisition, real-time data streaming, and system state management.
• Establish best practices for SDK architecture, testing strategy, documentation standards, and release processes.
• Mentor engineers and support internal teams and external partners with integration, debugging, and advanced use cases.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or equivalent practical experience.
• Extensive professional experience with Python in production environments.
• Proven experience designing and owning SDKs, platforms, or shared libraries used by multiple teams or external users.
• Demonstrated ability to quickly learn complex systems involving hardware, firmware, or imaging pipelines.
• Experience interfacing Python with C/C++ or low-level device APIs.
• Strong architectural and system design skills with an emphasis on clean, intuitive APIs.
• Legally authorized to work in the United States and not require sponsorship for employment visa status.

Nice to have

• Experience in medical devices, ultrasound systems, imaging platforms, or other regulated environments.
• Familiarity with real-time systems, data streaming, or high-throughput image pipelines.
• Experience defining SDK governance, versioning strategies, and long-term platform roadmaps.

Culture & Benefits

• Hybrid work model with team members spending two or more days a week in the office for collaboration.
• Comprehensive health insurance, including dental and vision coverage, with HSA contributions.
• 401k plan and match to facilitate retirement goals.
• Unlimited Paid Time Off + 10 Holiday Days, along with Parental Leave.
• Competitive salaried compensation with equity to make every employee a stakeholder.
• Opportunity to build a revolutionary healthcare product and save millions of lives.