Staff+ Software Engineer - B2B Provider Platform at Frontera

<div class="content-intro"><p>Frontera is reimagining how children with autism and other behavioral health needs get the care they deserve. We bring together world-class clinicians, technologists, and autism specialists to build cutting-edge AI tools that help care teams work smarter and spend more time with the children and families who need them most.</p> <p>Our platform is HIPAA-compliant and designed for the real-world needs of behavioral health teams - from psychologists to ABA therapists. By combining evidence-based care with powerful technology, we’re expanding access to high-quality services for families everywhere.</p> <p><strong><br></strong><strong>Our Mission</strong></p> <p>Frontera exists to close the care gap: every child, no matter where they live, should be able to access effective behavioral healthcare.<strong><br><br></strong></p></div><p><strong>The Role</strong></p> <p>We’re seeking a <strong>Staff+ Software Engineer</strong> to own the backend architecture and scaling of our clinician-facing provider platform. This is a high-ownership IC role where you will define technical direction for core backend systems, not just implement features.</p> <p>You’ll act as a technical leader across multiple engineers and teams, setting patterns for APIs, data modeling, and system design that others build on.</p> <p><strong>What You'll Do:</strong></p> <p class="isSelectedEnd">&nbsp;</p> <ul> <li>Design, build, and maintain backend services, APIs, and data models that power clinician workflows, reporting, and internal tools.</li> <li>Own the scalability, reliability, and performance of backend systems and data pipelines in production.</li> <li>Define and evolve the backend architecture, including API design standards, data modeling patterns, and system interoperability across teams.</li> <li>Lead technical design for complex, cross-functional initiatives, partnering with product, design, and engineering stakeholders to deliver scalable solutions.</li> <li>Act as a technical leader and force multiplier by unblocking engineers, driving design reviews, and raising the overall engineering bar across the team.</li> <li>Partner closely with front-end engineers to ensure seamless integration of backend services into clinician-facing products and internal tools.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Qualifications:</strong></p> <ul> <li>7+ years of professional software engineering experience, with a strong backend focus.</li> <li>Experience operating at a Staff+ level, influencing technical direction and architecture across teams without formal authority.</li> <li>Proven ability to design and scale backend systems, APIs, and data platforms that serve multiple products or business units.</li> <li>Strong system design experience, including distributed systems, data modeling, and tradeoffs around reliability, scalability, and performance.</li> <li>Experience building and owning production-grade backend services end-to-end, from database design through APIs and integrations.</li> <li>Strong proficiency in Python, Node.js, or similar backend technologies, with solid experience in relational and/or NoSQL databases and API design.</li> <li>Comfort working in ambiguous, fast-moving environments and turning loosely defined problems into scalable technical systems.</li> <li>Familiarity with B2B SaaS, internal tools, or platform/integration-heavy systems is a plus.</li> <li>Healthcare or regulated environment experience (e.g., HIPAA/PHI) is a bonus, but not required.</li> </ul> <p><strong>We are open to candidates across multiple levels for this role. Final level and compensation will be determined through the interview process based on experience, technical depth, and scope.</strong></p> <p>Expected Salary Range in Denver: $190,00 to $220,000<br>Expected Salary Range in San Francisco: $200,000 to $240,000</p><div class="content-conclusion"><p><strong>Why Frontera?</strong></p> <ul> <li>Opportunity to be at the forefront of innovation in pediatric healthcare.</li> <li>Work on challenging and impactful projects that leverage cutting-edge technologies.</li> <li>Collaborate with a talented and passionate team in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.</li> <li>Make a real difference in the lives of children and families in rural communities.</li> <li>Competitive salary and benefits package.</li> </ul> <div><strong>Our Denver Office &amp; Perks</strong></div> <ul data-list-tree="true" data-indent="0" data-border="0"> <li>Dog-friendly office.</li> <li>Catered lunch from local Denver restaurants five days a week, plus occasional breakfasts and dinners.</li> <li>Robust snack program and great coffee options (including cappuccino machine and cold brew cans).</li> <li>Regular team events and low-key socials.</li> <li>Up to $150/month commuter stipend, discounted nearby parking, and a discounted Colorado Athletic Club membership.</li> <li>Thoughtfully designed space for focus, collaboration, and connection.</li> <li>Competitive health benefits, stock options, 401(k), and generous PTO.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Join us in building the future of behavioral healthcare!</strong></p></div>