About

• Description
• About Brook Health
• Brook Health delivers care beyond the walls of the doctor’s office. We provide people living with chronic conditions a highly personalized experience enhanced by AI and powered by mobile apps, connected devices, and a team of health coaches and clinicians. Brook helps people achieve their long-term health goals by supporting smart, daily decisions and partnering with their primary care physicians.

• Our product suite includes continuous remote monitoring, population health management tools, and a CDC-approved diabetes prevention program.

• Brook has an intentional, user-centric culture with high expectations for delivering better health outcomes for patients, providers, and health systems.

• Position Summary
• The Senior Software Engineer plays a critical role in designing, developing, and scaling the high-performance, distributed platform that powers Brook’s digital health solutions. You’ll collaborate with engineers, data scientists, and product leaders to build cloud-based systems that support real-time patient insights and AI-driven care recommendations.

• This position requires deep technical expertise in backend development (Java and/or Python), microservices architecture, and data management. You’ll build and optimize core services that connect healthcare providers, patients, and our internal care teams—directly contributing to Brook’s mission to improve health outcomes through technology.

• This role is based in Bellevue, WA (Hybrid), and some travel may be required. All members of the Engineering team are based in the Pacific Time Zone to support real-time collaboration and agile development.
• Requirements
• Key Responsibilities
• Design and build scalable backend systems: Build and maintain backend services and APIs that power Brook’s digital health platform, enabling seamless integration between mobile apps, connected devices, and clinical systems.
• Develop high-performance applications: Create robust server-side applications in Java and Python using a microservices architecture optimized for performance, reliability, and security.
• Integrate AI and ML technologies: Embed AI and ML capabilities into production systems to enhance patient engagement, automate workflows, and deliver actionable insights to care teams.
• Implement and manage DevOps pipelines: Build, test, and maintain CI/CD pipelines using Docker, Kubernetes, and modern DevOps tools to ensure smooth deployment and consistent system uptime.
• Collaborate cross-functionally: Partner with Product and Clinical Operations teams to understand user and business needs, translating them into scalable technical solutions.
• Optimize data systems: Design and fine-tune databases across MongoDB and PostgreSQL to ensure data integrity, scalability, and efficiency in handling high-volume health data.
• Contribute to architectural strategy: Participate in architectural decisions for distributed systems to align with Brook’s long-term product roadmap and scalability goals.
• Maintain observability and reliability: Implement effective monitoring, alerting, and logging practices to proactively detect and resolve system performance or reliability issues.
• Ensure data security and compliance: Uphold HIPAA and healthcare data protection requirements through secure system design and ongoing compliance practices.
• Mentor and elevate the team: Lead code reviews, technical discussions, and mentoring sessions to promote engineering rigor and continuous improvement.
• Drive innovation: Stay current with emerging technologies and propose new approaches that improve performance, scalability, and development efficiency.
• Resolve complex production issues: Troubleshoot and resolve system challenges in collaboration with engineering and operations teams to maintain platform stability and an excellent user experience.
• Champion Brook’s culture: Promote collaboration, experimentation, and continuous learning to help the engineering organization grow alongside Brook’s rapid expansion.
• Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
• Strong proficiency in server-side development using Java and/or Python.
• Deep understanding of microservices, cloud infrastructure (AWS preferred), and modern DevOps practices.
• Experience deploying and managing containerized applications (Docker/Kubernetes).
• Solid grasp of database design and performance tuning (MongoDB, PostgreSQL).
• Familiarity with AI/ML concepts and experience integrating models into production systems.
• Excellent collaboration and communication skills across technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with shifting priorities.
• A mindset of continuous learning, innovation, and data-driven decision making.
• Preferred Experience
• Minimum 7 years of experience building scalable backend systems in a production environment.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• Experience in healthcare technology or other regulated industries.
• Proven success in delivering solutions within a distributed, cross-functional team.
• Working at Brook
• Fast-paced environment – Brook operates in two of the fastest changing industries in America – Healthcare and Technology. We move quickly to design tools and protocols based on customer and industry feedback. Thriving in an environment of change and continuous improvement is a core competency for all members of our team.
• Dynamic roles - We are a small and tight-knit team enthusiastically tackling difficult problems in an entrenched industry. All team members are expected to contribute to company protocols, provide product feedback and to generally think critically about our processes and care model.
• High expectations - We have big goals for the future. We expect dedication and positive collaboration from all our team to achieve them.
• This position is not eligible for relocation or visa sponsorship. Candidates must live within a commuting distance from the office. This is a hybrid role, onsite in the office required weekly along with remote work.

• Brook is as focused on our employees’ health as we are on that of our patients. Our Benefits program reflects that. We recognize that health does not just mean physical health, but mental and financial health as well. We make every effort to cover all those areas in our plan offerings.

• Benefits at Brook Health
• In addition to meaningful work in a mission-driven company, Brook offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the medical, financial and mental health wellbeing of our employees and their families.
• Healthcare Coverage
• Employee & Child(ren): Brook pays 100% of premiums for full-time employees and their child or children for Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage. This means there are no paycheck deductions for you or your child(ren).
• Spouse/Domestic Partner: Brook contributes 50% of premiums for coverage of a spouse or domestic partner.
• HSA Contribution: Employees who enroll in our HSA-eligible medical plan receive a Brook-funded contribution to help cover medical expenses such as deductibles, prescriptions, and office visits.
• Medical Concierge: Brook provides a concierge service to help employees and their families manage healthcare needs like claims, referrals, and care coordination.
• Mental Health & Wellbeing
• Mental Health Support: Brook supplements the mental health coverage included in our medical plan with additional resources. Employees have access to free therapy sessions through Spring Health, providing confidential, professional support when it’s needed most.
• Flexible PTO: Our PTO program is truly flexible — no accruals and no preset limits. You and your manager decide what’s reasonable, so you can take the time you need to recharge. In addition, we provide dedicated sick time to support your health and well-being, and a generous holiday schedule that ensures time to rest and celebrate with family and friends.
• Financial Wellness & Security
• Income Protection: Brook provides Short-Term and Long-Term Disability insurance to all full-time employees, helping replace income during an illness or injury. Short-Term Disability works alongside any state or insurance benefits and Brook coverage to provide added financial support while you’re away from work.
• Life Insurance: Brook provides company-paid life insurance equal to one times salary, up to a set maximum.
• 401(k) Retirement Savings: All employees (full-time and part-time) are automatically enrolled in our 401(k) plan. Brook provides a company match to help employees grow their retirement savings.
• Emergency Savings Account (ESA): Brook helps employees build financial resilience by supporting contributions to an emergency savings account. Brook matches a portion of employee contributions, helping the fund grow faster. The account is completely flexible — you decide what qualifies as an emergency and how to use the funds.
• Recognition & Community
• Employee Referral Bonus: Great people know great people. When you refer a candidate who is hired, you’ll receive a referral bonus.
• Brook Inc is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to building an inclusive and diverse workforce. Brook does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin or ethnic origin, military service status, citizenship or any other protected characteristic covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.