tl;dr - Luro Health is looking for a Founding Software Engineer (Remote, US or Canada) to join and build the future of virtual weight management care.

Obesity is a severe public health issue, especially among vulnerable populations served by Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs) and Community Health Centers (CHCs), where 76% of adult patients are overweight or obese. These centers face significant resource constraints, making it challenging to implement comprehensive, multidisciplinary obesity management programs. Effective intervention requires substantial support and innovative solutions to improve patient outcomes and manage the obesity epidemic within these underserved communities.

Luro Health establishes evidence-driven comprehensive virtual care centers for obesity at Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs) 
and Community Health Centers (CHCs). Incorporating Luro Health Platform, FQHCs and CHCs will drive significantly higher reversal rates for the populations served.

The Founder: 

Steven Kuyan is a founder, investor, and advisor. As a startup co-founder, he helped launch ventures like Culina Health into the leader in telehealth clinical nutrition. Prior to Culina Health, Steven co-founded programs such as the NYU Tandon Future Labs, the A/X Venture Studio, the NYU Center for Responsible AI, AI NexusLabs Accelerator, and the non-profit NYCai. Through these programs, Steven supported thousands of founders in scaling their ventures from ideation to Series A, collectively raising over $2 billion in funding, with 43 exits of the 250 graduates of the Future Labs . As the first Director of Entrepreneurship at the NYU School of Engineering he commercialized NYU’s IP into ventures, developed a minor in engineering entrepreneurship, launched student venture programs, and taught graduate entrepreneurship.

Backed by Forum Ventures:

Forum Ventures® is the leading early-stage fund, program, and community for B2B SaaS startups based in New York, San Francisco, Toronto, and remote.  Luro Health works with a team of ambitious humans who are former Founders and startup operators to build the best B2B SaaS businesses in the world, from 0 to 1.

The Why:

Our company is founded on three core beliefs:

1. Need: Obesity is a critical public health issue, particularly among vulnerable populations served by Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs) and Community Health Centers (CHCs), where 76% of adult patients are overweight or obese. Without effective intervention, the obesity epidemic will continue to exacerbate health disparities and strain healthcare resources in these communities.

2. Tools: Comprehensive, multidisciplinary approaches to obesity management are essential but currently hindered by significant resource constraints. Advanced AI tools and holistic support systems can provide the necessary infrastructure for FQHCs and CHCs to deliver personalized, effective care to their patients.

3. Value Creation: By implementing innovative solutions and providing continuous support, we can improve patient outcomes, streamline clinical workflows, and reduce long-term healthcare costs. This will empower FQHCs and CHCs to lead the charge in reversing obesity rates and creating healthier communities.
   
   

What You Are Looking For:

You’re excited about the opportunity to build something from the ground up. As a Founding Engineer at Luro Health, you’ll be responsible for:

• End-to-End Ownership: Designing, architecting, and building the technology stack that powers our platform. From infrastructure to user experience, you’ll have the freedom to shape the product as it evolves.

• Innovation at Scale: Tackling complex problems, such as how to build scalable, secure, and reliable systems that can support the needs of FQHCs and CHCs and their patient populations.

• AI Integration: Working with advanced AI tools to develop innovative solutions for obesity management, ensuring that our platform delivers actionable insights and personalized care to every patient.

What We Are Looking For:

• Experience: A strong background in full-stack software development with 6+ years of experience. You’ve navigated the challenges of early-stage startups and are ready to take on a technical leadership role in building a category-defining platform.

• Technical Proficiency: Expertise in modern tech stacks. We’re currently using: Node.js and AWS for phase 1 of the product. We’re also building with OpenAI API, Twillio and Whatsapp to provide an interactive experience for end users. 

• Problem-Solving: A proven ability to learn and apply new technologies, and to approach challenges with creativity and a solution-oriented mindset.

• Passion for Healthcare: An interest in health tech and a desire to make a meaningful impact on public health through technology.

Bonus Points:

• Experience building healthcare SaaS products
  
  

What We Offer:

• Impact: The opportunity to build a platform that can transform healthcare delivery for underserved populations.

• Compensation: A salary range of $140,000 - 160,000 USD + equity *

• Flexibility: A remote-first environment with opportunities for in-person collaboration.

• Growth: Opportunities to work with experts and innovators in healthcare and AI, and to be at the forefront of applying these technologies in a meaningful way.

*Individual pay is determined by skills, qualifications, experience, and location.

Luro Health recruits, employs, trains, compensates, and promotes regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, disability, age, veteran status, and other protected statuses as required by applicable law.

Luro Health’s dedication to promoting diversity, multiculturalism, equity, and inclusion is more than a commitment - it is the foundation of what we do. And thus we strongly encourage people from ALL backgrounds to apply for this position.