Member of Technical Staff

Join us as we work to create a thriving ecosystem that delivers accessible, high-quality, and sustainable healthcare for all.

About the Role

As a Member of Technical Staff (MTS) at athenahealth, you'll be part of a high-impact team building the next generation of internal developer tools and AI-powered platforms. This role is ideal for early-career software engineers who are passionate about writing clean, scalable code and contributing to the design and development of tools that enhance developer productivity across the organization.

You'll work closely with senior engineers and R&D teams to build robust systems, contribute to architectural discussions, and ensure high standards of code quality and documentation.

Key Responsibilities

Software Development & Design

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable backend services and developer tools using modern programming languages and frameworks.
• Collaborate with senior engineers to understand system architecture and contribute to component-level design decisions.
• Participate in sprint planning, backlog grooming, and technical discussions to shape product direction.

Code Quality & Engineering Best Practices

• Write clean, maintainable, and well-tested code that adheres to team standards and best practices.
• Participate in peer code reviews, both giving and receiving constructive feedback to improve code quality.
• Contribute to the development of internal libraries and reusable components that improve consistency and efficiency.

Technical Documentation

• Create and maintain clear, concise, and comprehensive documentation for APIs, tools, and system components.
• Ensure documentation supports onboarding, troubleshooting, and cross-team collaboration.
• Help maintain internal knowledge bases and contribute to developer guides and usage patterns.

AI Tooling & Developer Experience

• Support the integration of AI capabilities into internal developer tools and workflows.
• Assist in implementing features for the Model Context Protocol (MCP) and multi-agent orchestration systems.
• Contribute to prompt engineering efforts and help define usage patterns for AI-assisted development tools.

Collaboration & Learning

• Work closely with cross-functional teams including product managers, UX designers, and platform engineers.
• Stay current with industry trends in software engineering, AI tooling, and developer productivity.
• Take initiative in learning new technologies and continuously improving your technical skill set.

Problem Solving & Debugging

• Analyze complex technical problems and break them down into manageable components.
• Debug issues across the stack—ranging from infrastructure to application logic—and propose effective solutions.
• Collaborate with peers to brainstorm and evaluate multiple approaches to solving engineering challenges.
• Demonstrate a growth mindset by learning from failures and continuously improving problem-solving strategies.

Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• Strong programming skills in one or more languages such as Python, Java, or TypeScript, JavaScript.
• Solid understanding of software engineering fundamentals including data structures, algorithms, and object-oriented design.
• Familiarity with version control systems, DevSecOps practices, and agile development.
• Interest in AI/ML technologies and their application in developer tooling is a plus.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with an emphasis on clarity and collaboration.

Why Join Us?

At athenahealth, you'll be part of a mission-driven team working to make healthcare more accessible and effective. You'll gain hands-on experience with cutting-edge technologies, contribute to meaningful projects, and grow your career in a collaborative and supportive environment.

About athenahealth

Our vision: In an industry that becomes more complex by the day, we stand for simplicity. We offer IT solutions and expert services that eliminate the daily hurdles preventing healthcare providers from focusing entirely on their patients — powered by our vision to create a thriving ecosystem that delivers accessible, high-quality, and sustainable healthcare for all.

Our company culture: Our talented  employees — or athenistas, as we call ourselves — spark the innovation and passion needed to accomplish our vision. We are a diverse group of dreamers and do-ers with unique knowledge, expertise, backgrounds, and perspectives. We unite as mission-driven problem-solvers with a deep desire to achieve our vision and make our time here count. Our award-winning culture is built around shared values of inclusiveness, accountability, and support.

Our DEI commitment: Our vision of accessible, high-quality, and sustainable healthcare for all requires addressing the inequities that stand in the way. That's one reason we prioritize diversity, equity, and inclusion in every aspect of our business, from attracting and sustaining a diverse workforce to maintaining an inclusive environment for athenistas, our partners, customers and the communities where we work and serve.

What we can do for you:

Along with health and financial benefits, athenistas enjoy perks specific to each location, including commuter support, employee assistance programs, tuition assistance, employee resource groups, and collaborative  workspaces  — some offices even welcome dogs.

We also encourage a better work-life balance for athenistas with our flexibility. While we know in-office collaboration is critical to our vision, we recognize that not all work needs to be done within an office environment, full-time. With consistent communication and digital collaboration tools, athenahealth enables employees to find a balance that feels fulfilling and productive for each individual situation.

In addition to our traditional benefits and perks, we sponsor events throughout the year, including book clubs, external speakers, and hackathons. We provide athenistas with a company culture based on learning, the support of an engaged team, and an inclusive environment where all employees are valued. 

Learn more about our culture and benefits here: athenahealth.com/careers  

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