LifeCo

About LifeCo

Our mission is to conclusively solve healthcare for humankind.

First, we are developing a new healthcare service to replace America's failed insurance model — ensuring certainty of care for everyone.

We're building a team of exceptional engineers and scientists. No healthcare experience is required — talent, ambition, and a track record of building things that work matter most.

All positions are full-time in New York City. Reach us at jobs@life.co.

Working at LifeCo

Our team is small, highly motivated, and focused on engineering excellence. We operate with a flat organizational structure. All team members are expected to be hands-on and to contribute directly to the company's mission. Leadership is given to those who show initiative and consistently deliver excellence. Work ethic and strong prioritization skills are important.

All engineers and researchers are expected to have strong communication skills. They should be able to concisely and accurately share knowledge with their teammates.

About the role

You will design and implement robust backend services for our healthcare platform. Develop scalable APIs and data processing pipelines. Optimize database performance and ensure system reliability. Collaborate with frontend developers and AI teams to create integrated solutions that power our healthcare services.

Requirements

BS/MS in Computer Science or related field • 3+ years of backend development experience • Strong programming skills in TypeScript/Python • Experience with API design and implementation • Knowledge of database systems • Understanding of cloud infrastructure and deployment.

Tech stack

TypeScript, Python

Express, PostgreSQL

PostgreSQL, SQLite, and other relational databases

Experience with cloud platforms like AWS, Google Cloud, or Microsoft Azure

Knowledge of RESTful APIs, microservices architecture, and containerization technologies like Docker

Interview process

Please submit your application via email to jobs@life.co with a statement that includes proof of past work that best showcases your abilities. Our team will review your application within one week of receipt. If your application passes this initial screening, you'll be invited to a 30-minute phone interview where a team member will ask basic questions to get to know you. Candidates who successfully complete the phone interview will proceed to the main selection process, which consists of three stages:

1. Problem solving: Demonstrate practical skills in a live problem-solving session.
2. Walkthrough: Deep-dive into your past work.
3. Final coversational interview with CEO

Our goal is to finish the main process within one week. All interviews will be conducted via Google Meet. Decisions and offers will be provided within 2 weeks of finishing main process.

Compensation

$140k-260k + Offers Equity

LifeCo is an equal opportunity employer and does not unlawfully discriminate based on race, color, religion, ethnicity, ancestry, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, medical conditions, genetic information, marital status, military or veteran status, or any other applicable legally protected characteristics.