Founding Engineer (Pilot Phase)

Equity-First; High-Ownership; Immediate Start

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, with priority given to those received by February 4th.

BillCare is a venture-backed healthcare startup in an early pilot phase working to make medical bills and benefits easier to understand and act on. We founded the company because of the direct, first-hand frustration we had managing bills, benefits, and navigating the healthcare system while serving as caregivers. We’re preparing to launch a live employer pilot beginning on March 1st, and are looking for a Founding Engineer (Pilot Phase) to take technical ownership during this critical window. This is a 90-day, high-responsibility, high-visibility role focused on supporting a real product with real users — not a toy project or resume filler.

What you'll do:

1. Own and maintain an existing production codebase during a live pilot

2. Debug and ship improvements quickly as real users come onboard

3. Work closely with the founder on product decisions and prioritization

4. Be the technical point person if issues arise during the pilot

What this is (and isn't)

1. This is a high-ownership, fast-moving startup role

2. This role is equity-first during the pilot, with compensation decisions made post-pilot

3. This is a fast, lightweight interview process and an early, imperfect environment

Compensation & structure

1. Equity-first during the pilot period

2. Intent (but not guaranteed) to convert to paid compensation post-fundraise

3. Clear 90-day scope with a mutual decision point at the end

4. We’re looking for someone who can commit to seeing the pilot through end-to-end

If you're excited by responsibility, learning fast, and making a meaningful difference in making healthcare suck less by owning and creating something real, we'd love to hear from you!

Tell us a bit more about yourself*

Current status (choose one)?

Undergraduate Student

Graduate Student

Recent Graduate (<3 years)

Mid-Career (>3 years)

Senior (10+ years)

Other (briefly explain below)

Please upload your resume.

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GitHub / Portfolio / Project Links

How many hours per week can you realistically commit between Feb-May?

A

10-15 hours

B

15-25 hours

C

25-35 hours

D

35+ hours

Are you able to be responsive during weekdays if production issues arise?

A

Yes

B

Mostly

C

No

Tell us about something you’ve built that real people actually used.

What interests you about a short, high-ownership startup role like this?

This role is equity-first during the pilot period, with intent (but no guarantee) to convert to paid post-fundraise. Are you comfortable with this structure?

A

Yes

B

No