Forward Deployed Engineer at 3Y Health (San Francisco, CA)

3Y Health· San Francisco, CA·1d ago

Role details

Work type

Onsite

Employment

Full-Time

Job description

About Us

At 3Y Health, we are building AI-driven software to empower healthcare providers and solve the overwhelming administrative complexity that consumes 40% of the industry’s revenue. Our end-to-end platform unlocks opportunities for clinician entrepreneurs, enabling medical professionals to launch, run, and grow private practices. By supporting these independent practices with the latest AI and automation, we’re helping providers reclaim their time, build thriving businesses, and deliver better outcomes for their communities. 3Y Health is backed by over $200M from top-tier investors including Founders Fund, General Catalyst, Softbank, and 8VC.

About the Role

We are seeking a Forward Deployed Engineer to build AI Agents for Healthcare. The ideal candidate will be a product-minded, hands-on builder with deep LLM/agent experience (tool use, function calling, RAG, evals) and strong systems design/MLOps chops experience. This role requires a dynamic individual who can drive end-to-end delivery of agentic workflows and lead a cross-functional team in sales, operations, marketing, recruiting, and product management. As an AI Engineer, you will be responsible for technical strategy, architecture, and execution of our agent platform.

Responsibilities

Help lead the development of AI Agents, utilizing existing and new services.
Iteratively improve on our suite of products using data analysis, A/B testing, and a range of other techniques to improve user experience.
Translate complex AI challenges into actionable engineering strategies, ensuring the correct choice of models, rigorous evals, efficient implementation, and continued maintenance.
Drive innovation by exploring new AI opportunities and creating 0→1 solutions that push the limits of creative AI applications.
Contribute to the long-term vision of AI at 3Y, shaping the roadmap and scaling AI capabilities across the company.

Qualifications

5+ years of software development, including 2+ years of experience in AI development (ideally 1+ year focused on generative AI products).
Experience in the following languages: Python and Typescript.
Proven ability to design and implement scalable systems across multiple business lines.
Experience working with cross-functional teams.
Ability to work 5 days a week in our San Francisco or New York office with a fully in-person team.

Compensation

The estimated salary range for this role is $200,000 - $250,000. Total compensation for this position may also include stock options. Note that total compensation for this position will be determined by each individual’s relevant qualifications, work experience, skills, and other factors.

Why work at 3Y Health

Mission-Driven: The company is focused on empowering clinician entrepreneurs and improving access to care, offering a strong sense of purpose.
High Growth Environment: With 56% yearly headcount growth and 49 open roles for a team of 21, the company is in a rapid scaling phase, offering significant opportunities for impact and career advancement.
Culture & Perks: Described as a supportive business partner for clinicians. The company values independent ownership and provides tools to make practice management "smoother, smarter, and more rewarding."
Work Policy: Hybrid and remote-friendly. The company has offices in San Francisco, CA, USA, and offers remote workspaces. Some roles are listed as "In-Office," "Remote Workspace," or "In-Office or Remote," indicating flexibility by role.
Engineering Culture: Actively hiring for Staff Software Engineers (Backend and Frontend), Senior Software Engineer, and an AI Product Designer, suggesting a strong focus on building a robust, AI-driven platform. The tech stack is not publicly detailed, but the emphasis on AI and automation points to a modern, innovative engineering environment.

About 3Y Health

Company Overview

One-liner: 3Y Health provides an all-in-one practice management platform that empowers clinician entrepreneurs to launch, operate, and grow independent healthcare practices.
Entity Type: Private
Headquarters: San Francisco, California, United States
Founded: Year not publicly available
Founders: Not publicly available

Core Business

Primary industry/industries: Healthcare Technology (Healthtech), Practice Management Software
Target customers: Clinicians and healthcare providers (B2B), including specialists in Autism Therapy (ABA), Speech Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Psychiatry, Physical Therapy, Chiropractic Care, Primary Care, Dermatology, Cardiology, and more. Serves solo practitioners to multi-location clinics.
Mission or purpose statement: "Turn clinicians' business dreams into reality - reducing barriers, increasing access to care, and helping healthcare thrive through independent ownership."

Products & Services

Practice Management System (PMS): A SaaS platform built for ease and growth, handling scheduling, billing, patient data, documentation, and compliance.
Insurance & Billing: Integrated tools for billing, claims management, and preloaded payer contracts. Includes an "Auto VoBs & authorizations" feature to eliminate phone calls and waiting. 3Y Health pays clinicians within two weeks of each session, regardless of reimbursement status.
AI-Driven Tools: AI-powered solutions for smart scheduling, automated documentation and charting after visits, and patient communication.
Credentialing & Compliance: Tools to speed up credentialing with ready-to-use payer contracts, plus automated payroll and compliance support.
Reporting Dashboard: Real-time insights for tracking performance and making informed decisions.
Patient Network & Growth Tools: A network to connect clinicians with patients, partners, and resources to grow their brand, including a referral system.

Market Standing

Valuation/Market Cap: Not disclosed
Key Metric: Estimated revenue of $8.8M (source: Datanyze). The platform reports over 350,000 patient sessions and is trusted by over 1,000 clinicians and over 100 insurance plans.
Notable Investors/Partners: Partners with over 100 insurance plans. Talent sources include Mainsail Partners and others, suggesting potential investor relationships, though specific lead investors are not named.
Growth Signals: 56.2% yearly headcount growth (21 employees as of mid-2026). The company claims clinicians are "4x faster to start a clinic on 3Y" and sees a "+20% patient onboarding conversion." Active job postings are high (49 postings for a 21-person team), indicating aggressive scaling.

Competitive Advantages

Cash Flow Acceleration: Pays clinicians within two weeks of each session, solving a major pain point of waiting 60-120+ days for insurance reimbursements.
All-in-One Platform: Combines PMS, insurance contracting, billing, credentialing, AI documentation, and practice growth tools into a single solution, reducing the need for multiple vendors.
Pre-negotiated Payer Contracts: Built-in access to insurance contracts and preloaded payer contracts, significantly lowering the barrier to entry for new practice owners.
AI Integration: Deeply integrated AI for scheduling, documentation, and charting, reducing administrative burden and allowing clinicians to focus on patient care.

Strategic Focus

Scaling the Clinician Entrepreneur Model: Aggressively recruiting clinicians to launch independent practices on the platform, particularly in high-demand specialties like ABA therapy, speech therapy, and mental health.
Expanding Vertically: Actively hiring for "Strategy and Operations Associate, New Verticals," suggesting expansion into new medical specialties and service lines.
Product-Led Growth: Investing heavily in AI features to automate operations and improve the clinician experience, driving adoption and retention.
Building a Network Effect: Growing the patient and referral network to make the platform more valuable for each new clinician who joins.

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