# Senior Backend Engineer at Clarion

- Company: Clarion
- What the company does: Automate scheduling, referrals, and patient engagement 24/7. Clarion's AI handles every call, cuts no-shows in half, and doubles referral conversion. Backed by Y Combinator.
- Company website: https://clarionhealth.com
- Type: Startups (AI role)
- Level: Senior
- Location: NYC Office
- Work setup: On-site
- Pay: $150K to $225K base salary per year (USD)
- Posted: 2026-02-16
- Apply by: 2026-10-08
- Apply: https://jobs.ashbyhq.com/clarion/20936d8f-8b90-41ca-9da1-6cf4992a4563
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/clarion-senior-backend-engineer/

## About the role

Mission-critical problem: Healthcare communication failures affect millions daily—your work directly powers systems patients and providers rely on. High ownership and agency—you thrive in ambiguity and take responsibility for system outcomes.

## What they're looking for

- 5+ years of experience designing, building, and scaling backend systems in high-reliability production environments
- Strong backend expertise across APIs, relational databases, async workflows, and distributed systems
- High ownership and agency—you thrive in ambiguity and take responsibility for system outcomes
- Ability to communicate clearly, collaborate cross-functionally, and surface risks early
- Bonus: experience with security, auth, or regulated environments (HIPAA familiarity is a plus)
- You’ll be a great fit if you enjoy owning critical backend systems end-to-end, solving complex problems under real-world constraints, and building infrastructure that directly impacts patient care

Tags: Engineering