HIStaff Forward Deployed Software Engineer
Creating a healthier future. At H1 we are creating a healthier future by delivering a platform that connects stakeholders across the healthcare ecosystem for greater collaboration and discovery.
Forward Deployed Software Engineers (FDSEs) are embedded technical partners to high-stakes enterprise clients. In pharma engagements, they work directly with clinical, medical affairs, and R&D teams to build data-driven solutions on our Medical and Clinical Products platforms. FDSEs operate like startup CTOs: owning end-to-end technical delivery, adapting to evolving problems, and translating between business and data domains.
WHAT YOU'LL DO AT H1As a Staff Forward Deployed Software Engineer, you’ll demonstrate how to drive enterprise SaaS adoption through embedded engineering. You’ll operate in a multi-segment, pharma-focused capacity, leading full-stack delivery, deeply integrating with clients, and providing technical leadership through software engineering.
You will:- Act as a trusted technical partner to pharma clients, translating business needs into scalable, maintainable solutions- Dive deep into H1’s data and SaaS architecture to build, deploy, and optimize full-stack applications- Ingest, model, and integrate complex enterprise data (e.g., claims, clinical trials, provider records) at scale- Own full-stack responsibilities, from data modeling to UI, delivering and iterating live solutions within client environments- Partner with client executives and non-technical stakeholders to shape project scope, estimate effort, incorporate feedback, and deliver outcomes in collaboration with Product and Engagement teams- Operate autonomously within small teams, influencing architectural and delivery standards with direct client impact- Serve as a technical mentor and potential team lead as we grow the Forward Deployed function
ABOUT YOU- Comfortable navigating technical and non-technical audiences in fast-moving, ambiguous settings. You value collaboration, iterative problem-solving, and constructive feedback.- Have the grit to own an engagement end-to-end, from discovery to delivery, with a mindset similar to a founder or technical lead.- A pragmatic builder with a rigorous analytical approach, especially around large-scale data operations. You’re hands-on and code-first, with a systems-level understanding of how pieces fit together.
REQUIREMENTS -7+ years of full-stack engineering experience, including direct collaboration with enterprise clients and cross-functional teams- Familiarity with JavaScript and backend technologies such as SQL (PostgreSQL preferred), along with strong programming skills in Python- Hands-on experience with data platforms and pipeline tools in an AWS environment, including Airflow, AWS EMR, EKS, and custom ETL workflows- Proven ability to mentor peers or lead small teams while remaining deeply hands-on- Familiarity with Salesforce data models and GTM workflows (e.g., leads, accounts, opportunities, activities) to design solutions that support client-specific use cases
COMPENSATIONThis rolepays $165,000 to $190,000 per year, based on experience, in addition to stock options.
Anticipated role close date: 8/20/2025
H1 OFFERS- Full suite of health insurance options, in addition to generous paid time off- Pre-planned company-wide wellness holidays- Retirement options- Health & charitable donation stipends- Impactful Business Resource Groups- Flexible work hours & the opportunity to work from anywhere- The opportunity to work with leading biotech and life sciences companies in an innovative industry with a mission to improve healthcare around the globe
H1 is proud to be an equal opportunity employer that celebrates diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive workplace with equal opportunity for all applicants and teammates. Our goal is to recruit the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool regardless of race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, disability, sex (including pregnancy), age, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. H1 is committed to working with and providing access and reasonable accommodation to applicants with mental and/or physical disabilities. If you require an accommodation, please reach out to your recruiter once you've begun the interview process. All requests for accommodations are treated discreetly and confidentially, as practical and permitted by law.
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Creating a healthier future.
At H1 we are creating a healthier future by delivering a platform that connects stakeholders across the healthcare ecosystem for greater collaboration and discovery.
H1 is the first company to arm healthcare and life science companies with on-demand, live insights from across the data universe to accelerate the discovery and development of therapies to fight diseases. The company provides real-time data to support the end-to-end therapeutic development process from fundraising to product development to product launch, helping companies make smarter scientific decisions.
Working with medical affairs and strategy teams who span all phases of the development lifecycle, H1 provides the complete picture of institutions, experts, scholarly content, markets, competitors and new opportunities through research grounded in actual data and clinical findings.
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