Senior Software Engineer, ScriptDrop

GoodRx is the leading prescription savings platform in the U.S. Trusted by more than 25 million consumers and 750,000 healthcare professionals annually, GoodRx provides access to savings and affordability options for generic and brand-name medications at more than 70,000 pharmacies nationwide, as well as comprehensive healthcare research and information.
About the Role

Senior Software Engineer, ScriptDrop is a key member of the engineering team responsible for leading the design, development, and implementation of sophisticated software solutions using the Elixir programming language, while simultaneously architecting the underlying cloud infrastructure that supports them.
Responsibilities

Lead the architectural design and development of complex backend systems using Elixir, ensuring they are built upon highly available, scalable, and cost-effective GCP infrastructure.
Provide technical guidance, mentorship, and support to junior and mid-level engineers, fostering their growth in both software engineering principles and cloud operations.
Drive technical excellence by ensuring adherence to coding standards, design principles, and modern cloud-native best practices.
Design, develop, and maintain scalable, high-performance software solutions in Elixir, meeting project requirements and quality standards.
Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to translate business requirements into technical specifications and actionable plans.
Participate in code reviews, identify areas for improvement, and advocate for continuous refinement of development processes.
Design and maintain efficient CI/CD pipelines (preferably Kubernetes-based) to automate provisioning, configuration management, and deployment processes.
Define and implement robust monitoring, logging, and alerting solutions to ensure the health and performance of the applications you build.
Stay informed about emerging technologies, tools, and trends in both the Elixir ecosystem and Cloud/DevOps landscape, assessing their potential impact on our development practices.
Proactively identify opportunities to enhance system scalability, reliability, and performance—optimizing both the application code and the cloud resources.
Contribute to the development and evolution of internal frameworks, libraries, and tools to streamline development workflows and improve developer productivity.
Collaborate effectively with product managers, UX/UI designers, and other stakeholders to understand project requirements, provide technical insights, and ensure alignment on deliverables.
Communicate project status, technical challenges, and recommendations clearly and effectively to team members and stakeholders.
Foster a collaborative and inclusive team environment characterized by open communication, mutual respect, and shared accountability.
Skills and Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
8+ years of experience in software development, with a primary focus on Elixir and functional programming.
Proven track record of designing and implementing scalable backend systems using Elixir, with a demonstrated ability to address complex technical challenges.
Solid experience with Google Cloud Platform (GCP) or AWS, including proficiency in cloud architecture design and networking concepts (VPC, Load Balancing, Security).
Strong proficiency in Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as Terraform and experience managing containerization technologies like Docker and Kubernetes.
Strong understanding of distributed systems, concurrency, and fault tolerance.
Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills, with a track record of effectively mentoring and coaching junior engineers.
Strong problem-solving abilities and a passion for continuous learning and improvement.
Contributions to the Elixir community or open-source projects are a plus.
Engineering teams are responsible for supporting appropriate security controls, including management, operational, and technical controls in addition to general GoodRx best practices.
Compensation

Pay ranges vary by location: San Francisco and Seattle – $161,000.00 – $257,000.00; New York – $147,000.00 – $235,000.00; Santa Monica – $134,000.00 – $214,000.00; Other Office Locations – $121,000.00 – $193,000.00. Pay is determined based on skills, experience, qualifications, and other relevant factors.
Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
401(k) with company match.
ESPP.
Unlimited vacation and 13 paid holidays.
72 hours of sick leave.
Mental wellness and financial wellness programs.
Fertility benefits.
Generous parental leave.
Pet insurance.
Supplemental life insurance for the employee and dependents.
Company-paid short-term and long-term disability.
EEO and Accommodations

GoodRx is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities during our recruiting process. If you need any assistance or accommodations due to a disability, please reach out to us at accommodations@goodrx.com.
We believe that diversity, equity, and inclusion are essential for innovation and excellence. We encourage applications from women, people of color, LGBTQ+ communities, individuals with disabilities, and Veterans—even if not all criteria are met. We prioritize candidate safety and ensure all official communication originates from @goodrx.com or goodrx@myworkday.com addresses.

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