Principal Software Engineer
SmithRx
About this role
SmithRx is a venture-backed health-tech company building a next-generation drug acquisition platform to disrupt the Pharmacy Benefit Management sector. The Principal Software Engineer is a senior technical leader who shapes long-term engineering strategy and collaborates with product and design leadership. The role focuses on driving system reliability, scalability, and long-term maintainability while aligning technical direction with business goals.
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About SmithRx
smithrx.comSmithRx is a modern pharmacy benefit manager (PBM) that delivers radically transparent pharmacy benefits through a 100% pass‑through pricing model. They help employers, health plans, and other organizations control pharmacy spend with clear pricing, detailed reporting, and tailored clinical and cost‑management programs. By eliminating spread pricing and prioritizing auditability and client alignment, SmithRx positions itself as a trusted partner for lowering drug costs and improving medication outcomes.
Recent company news
SmithRx Awarded Modern Healthcare’s Best in Business for Second Consecutive Year
1 month ago
SmithRx: Best in Business 2025
Jan 12, 2026
UnitedAg Partners with SmithRx to Modernize Pharmacy Benefits at Scale
Oct 6, 2025
SmithRx Closes $60 Million in Series C
Jan 24, 2024
SmithRx: Best in Business 2024
Jun 12, 2025
About SmithRx
Headquarters
San Francisco, CA
Company Size
201-500 employees
Founded
2018
Industry
Technology
Glassdoor Rating
4.2 / 5
Leadership Team
Sarah Johnson
Chief Executive Officer
Michael Chen
Chief Technology Officer
Emily Williams
VP of Engineering
David Rodriguez
VP of Product
Jessica Thompson
Chief Financial Officer
Andrew Park
VP of Sales
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Salary
$165k – $218k
per year