Staff Backend Engineer (Automation + Systems)
Heard
About this role
The Senior Backend Engineer at Heard is responsible for technically leading the development of backend systems that automate the financial back office for independent health and wellness providers. The role centers on building scalable, reliable automation and data systems that materially reduce manual work and operational cost. This position is highly impactful to the company’s margins and ability to scale, with close collaboration across leadership, product, engineering, and domain experts. It is an individual contributor role with significant ownership and technical leadership responsibilities.
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About Heard
joinheard.comHeard is financial management software built specifically for therapists and wellness practitioners. It centralizes bookkeeping, tax preparation, and payroll in one platform, helping clinicians automate categorization, expense tracking, and tax‑ready reporting. By tailoring workflows to private practices, Heard reduces administrative overhead and keeps practitioners organized and compliant. The platform connects to your accounts and payments to streamline revenue tracking and simplify year‑end taxes.
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About Heard
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
$140k – $187k
per year