Decoda Health

AI-powered platform automating medical practice operations

Forward Deployed Engineer

Toronto Office
Job type
Full-time
Role
Engineering, Full stack
Visa
US citizen/visa only
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Daniyal Afzal
Daniyal Afzal
Founder

About the role

At Decoda Health, we’re building the operating system for medical practices. Our platform automates the high-friction work - scheduling, payments, communications, and charting - so providers can focus on patients.

We are looking for a Forward-Deployed Engineer who is equal parts technical expert and customer advocate. You will be the bridge between our platform and the clinics we serve. If you are a personable engineer who loves solving complex problems and making customers happy, we want to meet you.

In this role, you will:

  • Own technical delivery across multiple deployments, from first prototype to stable production.

  • Drive Data Migrations: Build and maintain high-performance Python-based pipelines and scrapers to extract information from legacy systems.

  • Embed with Customer Teams: Understand their needs, remove blockers early, and guide the adoption of what you build.

  • Make Trade-offs: Balance scope, speed, and quality; adjust plans to protect delivery.

  • Refine the UX: Work within our React/Next.js stack to polish interfaces, ensuring onboarding flows are intuitive and high-value for clinic staff.

  • Codify Patterns: Turn field feedback into tools, playbooks, and building blocks that help the rest of the team move faster.

  • High-Touch Deployments: Occasionally head on-site for our largest customers to oversee complex transitions and ensure success from day one.

What we’re looking for:

Technical Foundations

  • Data & Backend: Strong experience in Python with a focus on web scraping (BeautifulSoup, Selenium, or Playwright).

  • Data Systems: Proficiency in data manipulation (Pandas, SQL) and working with PostgreSQL.

Mindset & Interpersonal

  • AI-First Mindset: You naturally look for ways to leverage LLMs and automation to solve messy data challenges or streamline manual workflows.

  • Bias for Action: You see a friction point and want to fix it immediately. You keep teams and clients moving with clarity and follow-through.

  • Exceptional Communication: You leave customers feeling energized and heard. You can translate technical hurdles into clear updates.

Bonus:

  • Experience in health tech or working with Electronic Medical Record (EMR) systems.

  • Experience with TypeScript, React, and Next.js.

Why join Decoda:

  • Compensation: $100,000 – $140,000 CAD.

  • High Impact: A high-ownership role at a YC-backed company where your work directly improves patient care.

  • Team Culture: Join a fast-moving, on-site team in Toronto that values high talent and zero ego.

About Decoda Health

At Decoda Health, we’re redefining healthcare technology. You’ll work directly with clients and providers, ensuring our solutions address real challenges, while leveraging the latest generative AI models. Our fast-paced environment encourages you to own your projects and shape product development from start to finish.

In our fast-paced environment, you’ll have the chance to own your projects and shape product development from the ground up. If you're ready to make a tangible impact and work in a collaborative, dynamic setting, Decoda Health is the place for you.

Decoda Health
Founded:2023
Batch:S23
Team Size:9
Status:
Active
Location:San Francisco
Founders
Daniyal Afzal
Daniyal Afzal
Founder
Kevin Cheng
Kevin Cheng
Founder