Job Description
Job description
GoodRx is the leading prescription savings platform in the U.S. Trusted by more than 25 million consumers and 750,000 healthcare professionals annually, GoodRx provides access to savings and affordability options for generic and brand-name medications at more than 70,000 pharmacies nationwide, as well as comprehensive healthcare research and information. Since 2011, GoodRx has helped consumers save nearly $75 billion on the cost of their prescriptions.
Our goal is to help Americans find convenient and affordable healthcare. We offer solutions for consumers, employers, health plans, and anyone else who shares our desire to provide affordable prescriptions to all Americans.
About The Team / Role
GoodRx is looking for a Principal Software Engineer to join our Architecture team. This team is dedicated to designing and maintaining the overall structure and functionality of our software and systems. In this role, you will take charge of designing, implementing, and deploying new or enhanced services and APIs to augment our product offerings. We value candidates with deep technical knowledge and a strong aptitude for collaboration, capable of uplifting and working effectively with team members to meet both team and company objectives. The ideal candidate will be proficient at converting ideas into production-ready solutions quickly, flourish in a fast-paced and cooperative workplace, and stay updated with the latest technological trends.
This role is hands-on. Our architecture team leads by example, engaging directly in product development, rather than operating from a removed or purely theoretical perspective.
Responsibilities
• Technical Leadership and Expertise: Serve as a technical leader within the organization. Provide expert guidance on complex engineering problems and projects. Mentor junior engineers and lead by example in terms of technical skill and professionalism.
• Innovation and Problem Solving: Drive innovation by identifying and solving complex, technical challenges. Stay abreast of the latest technologies and trends in the field and apply them to improve products or processes.
• Ensure Quality: Maintain high-quality engineering standards. Review and approve pull requests, api specifications, and technical documents.
• Collaboration: Work closely with other departments, such as product management, to ensure engineering solutions meet customer needs and business objectives.
• Communication: Clearly communicate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
Skills And Qualifications
• 10+ years of software development or data engineering experience
• Demonstrated technical leadership in building highly available and scalable distributed systems
• Experience with data processing frameworks such as Spark, Databricks and Kafka Streams
• Experience with one of the cloud environments - AWS, GCP
• Experience building/operating highly available, distributed systems of data extraction, ingestion, and processing of large data sets
• Experience with Kubernetes and modern observability practices
• Expertise in one or more programming languages (Go preferred)
• Proficient in Linux with a solid understanding of operating systems
• Detail-oriented, self-motivated and interested in mentorship and well being of other team members
• Ability to convey complex technical information to a variety of levels within the organization
• Passionate about code quality, continuous delivery, and automated testing
Nice To Have
• Experience with React, TypeScript, and GraphQL
• Experience with sessions data such as Google Analytics & Segment
• Experience related to data privacy like CCPA & GDPR (Data deletion, data de-identification, Right to forget and such)
Engineering teams are responsible for supporting appropriate security controls, including management, operational, and technical controls in addition to general GoodRx best practices, such as reading and adhering to the security policies and procedures, being vigilant and observant of potential security threats, etc.
At GoodRx, pay ranges are determined based on work locations and may vary based on where the successful candidate is hired. The pay ranges below are shown as a guideline, and the successful candidate’s starting pay will be determined based on job-related skills, experience, qualifications, and other relevant business and organizational factors. These pay zones may be modified in the future. Please contact your recruiter for additional information.
San Francisco And Seattle Offices
$226,000.00 - $361,000.00
New York Office
$207,000.00 - $331,000.00
Santa Monica Office
$188,000.00 - $301,000.00
Other Office Locations:
$16+,000.00 - $271,000.00
GoodRx also offers additional compensation programs such as annual cash bonuses and annual equity grants for most positions as well as generous benefits. Our great benefits offerings include medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) with a company match, an ESPP, unlimited vacation, 13 paid holidays, and 72 hours of sick leave. GoodRx also offers additional benefits like mental wellness and financial wellness programs, fertility benefits, generous parental leave, pet insurance, supplemental life insurance for you and your dependents, company-paid short-term and long-term disability, and more!
We’re committed to growing and empowering a more inclusive community within our company and industry. That’s why we hire and cultivate diverse teams of the best and brightest from all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We believe that true innovation happens when everyone has a seat at the table and the tools, resources, and opportunities to excel.
With that said, research shows that women and other underrepresented groups apply only if they meet 100% of the criteria. GoodRx is committed to leveling the playing field, and we encourage women, people of color, those in the LGBTQ+ communities, individuals with disabilities, and Veterans to apply for positions even if they don’t necessarily check every box outlined in the job description. Please still get in touch - we’d love to connect and see if you could be good for the role!
GoodRx is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities during our recruiting process. If you need any assistance or accommodations due to a disability, please reach out to us at accommodations@goodrx.com.
GoodRx is America's healthcare marketplace. The company offers the most comprehensive and accurate resource for affordable prescription medications in the U.S., gathering pricing information from thousands of pharmacies coast to coast, as well as a tele-health marketplace for online doctor visits and lab tests. Since 2011, Americans with and without health insurance have saved $60 billion using GoodRx and million consumers visit goodrx.com each month to find discounts and information related to their healthcare. GoodRx is the #1 most downloaded medical app on the iOS and Android app stores. For more information, visit www.goodrx.com.
GoodRx is the leading prescription savings platform in the U.S. Trusted by more than 25 million consumers and 750,000 healthcare professionals annually, GoodRx provides access to savings and affordability options for generic and brand-name medications at more than 70,000 pharmacies nationwide, as well as comprehensive healthcare research and information. Since 2011, GoodRx has helped consumers save nearly $75 billion on the cost of their prescriptions.
Our goal is to help Americans find convenient and affordable healthcare. We offer solutions for consumers, employers, health plans, and anyone else who shares our desire to provide affordable prescriptions to all Americans.
About The Team / Role
GoodRx is looking for a Principal Software Engineer to join our Architecture team. This team is dedicated to designing and maintaining the overall structure and functionality of our software and systems. In this role, you will take charge of designing, implementing, and deploying new or enhanced services and APIs to augment our product offerings. We value candidates with deep technical knowledge and a strong aptitude for collaboration, capable of uplifting and working effectively with team members to meet both team and company objectives. The ideal candidate will be proficient at converting ideas into production-ready solutions quickly, flourish in a fast-paced and cooperative workplace, and stay updated with the latest technological trends.
This role is hands-on. Our architecture team leads by example, engaging directly in product development, rather than operating from a removed or purely theoretical perspective.
Responsibilities
• Technical Leadership and Expertise: Serve as a technical leader within the organization. Provide expert guidance on complex engineering problems and projects. Mentor junior engineers and lead by example in terms of technical skill and professionalism.
• Innovation and Problem Solving: Drive innovation by identifying and solving complex, technical challenges. Stay abreast of the latest technologies and trends in the field and apply them to improve products or processes.
• Ensure Quality: Maintain high-quality engineering standards. Review and approve pull requests, api specifications, and technical documents.
• Collaboration: Work closely with other departments, such as product management, to ensure engineering solutions meet customer needs and business objectives.
• Communication: Clearly communicate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
Skills And Qualifications
• 10+ years of software development or data engineering experience
• Demonstrated technical leadership in building highly available and scalable distributed systems
• Experience with data processing frameworks such as Spark, Databricks and Kafka Streams
• Experience with one of the cloud environments - AWS, GCP
• Experience building/operating highly available, distributed systems of data extraction, ingestion, and processing of large data sets
• Experience with Kubernetes and modern observability practices
• Expertise in one or more programming languages (Go preferred)
• Proficient in Linux with a solid understanding of operating systems
• Detail-oriented, self-motivated and interested in mentorship and well being of other team members
• Ability to convey complex technical information to a variety of levels within the organization
• Passionate about code quality, continuous delivery, and automated testing
Nice To Have
• Experience with React, TypeScript, and GraphQL
• Experience with sessions data such as Google Analytics & Segment
• Experience related to data privacy like CCPA & GDPR (Data deletion, data de-identification, Right to forget and such)
Engineering teams are responsible for supporting appropriate security controls, including management, operational, and technical controls in addition to general GoodRx best practices, such as reading and adhering to the security policies and procedures, being vigilant and observant of potential security threats, etc.
At GoodRx, pay ranges are determined based on work locations and may vary based on where the successful candidate is hired. The pay ranges below are shown as a guideline, and the successful candidate’s starting pay will be determined based on job-related skills, experience, qualifications, and other relevant business and organizational factors. These pay zones may be modified in the future. Please contact your recruiter for additional information.
San Francisco And Seattle Offices
$226,000.00 - $361,000.00
New York Office
$207,000.00 - $331,000.00
Santa Monica Office
$188,000.00 - $301,000.00
Other Office Locations:
$16+,000.00 - $271,000.00
GoodRx also offers additional compensation programs such as annual cash bonuses and annual equity grants for most positions as well as generous benefits. Our great benefits offerings include medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) with a company match, an ESPP, unlimited vacation, 13 paid holidays, and 72 hours of sick leave. GoodRx also offers additional benefits like mental wellness and financial wellness programs, fertility benefits, generous parental leave, pet insurance, supplemental life insurance for you and your dependents, company-paid short-term and long-term disability, and more!
We’re committed to growing and empowering a more inclusive community within our company and industry. That’s why we hire and cultivate diverse teams of the best and brightest from all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We believe that true innovation happens when everyone has a seat at the table and the tools, resources, and opportunities to excel.
With that said, research shows that women and other underrepresented groups apply only if they meet 100% of the criteria. GoodRx is committed to leveling the playing field, and we encourage women, people of color, those in the LGBTQ+ communities, individuals with disabilities, and Veterans to apply for positions even if they don’t necessarily check every box outlined in the job description. Please still get in touch - we’d love to connect and see if you could be good for the role!
GoodRx is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities during our recruiting process. If you need any assistance or accommodations due to a disability, please reach out to us at accommodations@goodrx.com.
GoodRx is America's healthcare marketplace. The company offers the most comprehensive and accurate resource for affordable prescription medications in the U.S., gathering pricing information from thousands of pharmacies coast to coast, as well as a tele-health marketplace for online doctor visits and lab tests. Since 2011, Americans with and without health insurance have saved $60 billion using GoodRx and million consumers visit goodrx.com each month to find discounts and information related to their healthcare. GoodRx is the #1 most downloaded medical app on the iOS and Android app stores. For more information, visit www.goodrx.com.
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Principal Software Engineer |Data position is now open for candidates interested in the IT Engineer & Developer Jobs sector. This role in Santa Monica offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in IT Engineer & Developer Jobs is a plus.
