Staff+ Software Engineer - B2B Provider Platform

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.

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.

Our Mission

Frontera exists to close the care gap: every child, no matter where they live, should be able to access effective behavioral healthcare.

The Role

We’re seeking a Staff+ Software Engineer 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.

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.

What You'll Do

• Design, build, and maintain backend services, APIs, and data models that power clinician workflows, reporting, and internal tools.

• Own the scalability, reliability, and performance of backend systems and data pipelines in production.

• Define and evolve the backend architecture, including API design standards, data modeling patterns, and system interoperability across teams.

• Lead technical design for complex, cross-functional initiatives, partnering with product, design, and engineering stakeholders to deliver scalable solutions.

• Act as a technical leader and force multiplier by unblocking engineers, driving design reviews, and raising the overall engineering bar across the team.

• Partner closely with front-end engineers to ensure seamless integration of backend services into clinician-facing products and internal tools.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of professional software engineering experience, with a strong backend focus.

• Experience operating at a Staff+ level, influencing technical direction and architecture across teams without formal authority.

• Proven ability to design and scale backend systems, APIs, and data platforms that serve multiple products or business units.

• Strong system design experience, including distributed systems, data modeling, and tradeoffs around reliability, scalability, and performance.

• Experience building and owning production-grade backend services end-to-end, from database design through APIs and integrations.

• Strong proficiency in Python, Node.js, or similar backend technologies, with solid experience in relational and/or NoSQL databases and API design.

• Comfort working in ambiguous, fast-moving environments and turning loosely defined problems into scalable technical systems.

• Familiarity with B2B SaaS, internal tools, or platform/integration-heavy systems is a plus.

• Healthcare or regulated environment experience (e.g., HIPAA/PHI) is a bonus, but not required.

• 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.

• Expected Salary Range in Denver: $190,000 to $220,000

• Expected Salary Range in San Francisco: $200,000 to $240,000

• Why Frontera?

• Opportunity to be at the forefront of innovation in pediatric healthcare.

• Work on challenging and impactful projects that leverage cutting-edge technologies.

• Collaborate with a talented and passionate team in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.

• Make a real difference in the lives of children and families in rural communities.

• Competitive salary and benefits package.

• Our Denver Office & Perks

• Dog-friendly office.

• Catered lunch from local Denver restaurants five days a week, plus occasional breakfasts and dinners.

• Robust snack program and great coffee options (including cappuccino machine and cold brew cans).

• Regular team events and low-key socials.

• Up to $150/month commuter stipend, discounted nearby parking, and a discounted Colorado Athletic Club membership.

• Thoughtfully designed space for focus, collaboration, and connection.

• Competitive health benefits, stock options, 401(k), and generous PTO.

• Join us in building the future of behavioral healthcare!