Staff/Lead Engineer at Audicus – New York, New York

Who We Are
Audicus is a health-tech company based in New York City. We are changing the hearing aid industry with a leading telehealth solution that streamlines the hearing care experience from user testing to product delivery - both for consumers and providers. We are highly mission-driven and have reconnected, transformed and empowered tens of thousands of lives to date
We are looking for a Staff/Lead Engineer to join our Engineering team and play a leading role in building the systems, tools, and data infrastructure that power our next stage of growth. This is a high-impact, cross-functional role for a strong technical leader who enjoys solving complex operational problems, building scalable solutions, and partnering closely with business teams in a fast-paced startup environment.
RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead the design and development of software systems that support core business operations, including APIs, partner integrations, internal tools, database architecture, and data workflows
• Build scalable, reliable solutions that improve how our teams operate across Sales, Marketing, Business Development, Customer Experience, and Operations
• Partner cross-functionally to identify process bottlenecks and translate business needs into practical technical systems and automations
• Drive data infrastructure and analysis initiatives across hearing diagnostics, sales, customer, and operational data to support better decision-making
• Develop dashboards, reporting, and internal metrics to improve visibility into business performance and team effectiveness
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior developers, helping raise engineering quality, velocity, and best practices
• Support strategic initiatives across the company in partnership with leadership as needed

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR

• 8+ years of experience in software engineering, with strong proficiency and the ability to quickly learn (Python and/or React preferred)
• Strong experience building and maintaining backend systems, APIs, databases, and internal or operational tooling
• Demonstrated ability to lead complex technical projects from scoping through execution, especially for products or systems used by non-technical stakeholders
• Familiarity with scalable backend architecture, data management best practices, and secure system design
• Experience contributing to security, compliance, or governance-related technical initiatives
• Strong problem-solving instincts, sound technical judgment, and a bias toward practical, business-oriented solutions
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with a strong desire to work in a highly team-oriented environment

Salary Range: $180-200K/year - commensurate with experience/location
Location:Midtown hybrid (NYC, Manhattan) | Remote Hybrid
Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance (Aetna), 401K, Flexible PTO policy, Commuter Benefits, Additional Wellness Perks, Parental Leave Policy
Exempt V Non-Exempt Status:Exempt – This position is not eligible for overtime pay and is expected to fulfill the responsibilities of the role regardless of hours worked.
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