Direct Supply

Senior Staff Software Engineer

Direct Supply  •  United States (Onsite)  •  4 months ago
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Job Description

Direct Supply is building the future of healthcare technology with industry-leading products, solutions and platforms to help improve the lives of millions of seniors and those who care for them.

In the Senior Staff Software Engineer position, you’ll lead the development of complex, AI-enabled software systems across multiple platforms. You will set architectural standards, shape AI-first engineering strategies, and influence cross-functional alignment. This role blends technical depth with strategic leadership to deliver scalable, business-critical platforms with measurable results.

Skills Needed:

  • Thinks Strategically - Anticipates future trends and aligns actions with long-term objectives Draws on broad knowledge to craft future-focused plans that effectively translate strategy into action.

  • Applies AI & Technology - Identifies opportunities to boost efficiency and add value using AI and tech. Embraces and applies digital innovations and tech solutions to build business. Eagerly learns and integrates new technologies where they matter most.

  • Delivers Results - Seizes new opportunities and tackles challenges head-on with urgency. Takes initiative and consistently hits goals. Zeroes in on key priorities for results. Drives progress through uncertainty and moves others to action.

  • Demonstrates Influence & Organizational Savvy - Wields influence with a masterful understanding of organizational dynamics, effortlessly navigating the complexities to shape outcomes and drive strategic alliances.

  • Champions Innovation - Propels teams to unlock value with cutting-edge, tech-enabled innovations. Stays ahead of the tech curve, ready to embrace the next big thingLeads with an entrepreneurial mindset and takes calculated risks.

  • Excellent ability to lead complex initiatives across domains, uniting architecture, development, and strategy.

  • Deep technical expertise in AI system architecture, including LLM integration and scalable cloud-native design.

What You’ll Do and Impact:

  • Lead the architecture and development of scalable, AI-powered systems that span multiple platforms and product lines

  • Partner with engineering and product leaders to set and drive the strategic technical direction

  • Guide engineering best practices across domains, ensuring consistency in design, security, performance, and reliability Identify and evaluate emerging technologies for potential integration, including LLMs, autonomous systems, and next-gen dev tools

  • Act as a technical mentor, shaping the growth of senior and staff engineers through coaching and architectural leadership

  • Drive cross-functional initiatives that deliver measurable improvements to engineering velocity and business outcomes

  • While not a day-to-day coder, able to deep-dive into architecture, codebases, and design reviews when needed to resolve ambiguity or unblock teams.

  • Ensure architectural decisions and platform strategies enable successful delivery of business-critical initiatives with measurable outcomes.

Experience:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field; Master’s preferred

  • 10+ years of software engineering experience, including 3+ years in cross-platform architecture leadership

  • Demonstrated success building AI-enhanced, cloud-native systems

  • Strong understanding of distributed systems, performance optimization, and system reliability

  • Proven track record mentoring engineers and driving architectural direction across teams

Additional Items of Interest:

  • Experience with large-scale systems using LLMs, generative AI, or ML pipelines

  • Certifications in AWS, GCP, or related architecture/AI tools are a plus

Job to be performed in the location listed. Generous benefit package available. Click here to learn more.

Direct Supply, Inc. and its U.S. subsidiaries are equal opportunity and affirmative action employers committed to diverse workforces.

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About Direct Supply

Since 1985, Direct Supply has been committed to modernizing the delivery of care for seniors.

With nearly 40 years of healthcare experience and industry relationships paired with our advanced AI and technology-driven capabilities we can deliver:

• Industry-leading platforms that address healthcare’s biggest challenges

• Advanced procurement capabilities to spend smarter

• A data-driven supply chain with the power and flexibility to get you exactly what you need on time and on budget

“The same way of doing business is not an option – we have to continuously evolve and find a new normal. Over the last 35 plus years, Direct Supply has transformed the delivery of healthcare for seniors and we’re not done yet.” - Bob Hillis, Founder and CEO

Learn more at DirectSupply.com and see our current open positions at DirectSupply.com/Careers

Industry
Healthcare & Social Services
Company Size
1,001-5,000 employees
Headquarters
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Year Founded
1985
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