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# Principal Engineer at PatientPoint

- **Company:** PatientPoint
- **Location:** Cincinnati, OH
- **Posted:** 2026-10-16
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-10-19
- **Apply:** https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/patientpoint/jobs/4744489005

## Job description

Join PatientPoint to be part of a dynamic team creating change in and around the doctor’s office. As a leading digital health company, we innovate to positively impact patient behaviors. Our purpose-driven approach offers an inspirational career opportunity where you can contribute to improving health outcomes for millions of patients nationwide.

Principal Engineer

PatientPoint Network Solutions LLC in Cincinnati, OH seeks Principal Engineer. Design and development of scalable, AI/ML-powered full-text and vector search services using Java, Python, Lucene, and event-driven microservices, distributed data processing pipelines on multi-cloud platforms (AWS, Azure). Architect high-performance NoSQL data storage and streaming solutions (Kafka, Kinesis), develop secure RESTful and GraphQL APIs, build realtime data pipelines, and enforce security best practices. Drive long-term technology strategies, mentor engineering teams, and ensure maintainable, robust systems aligned with Twelve-Factor App principles and compliance standards. Architect and Develop: Design, architect, and develop resilient, scalable, cloud-native, and cutting-edge software solutions leveraging AI/ML, Lucene, Vector search, Java, Python, AWS, and event-driven microservices. Event-Driven Microservices: Lead the development and optimization of event-driven microservices architectures, ensuring efficient, fault-tolerant, and reliable message processing. NoSQL Databases: Utilize NoSQL databases (e.g., DynamoDB, Cassandra, MongoDB) to design data models and implement data storage solutions that meet high-performance requirements. API Development: Create and maintain RESTful and GraphQL APIs to support various applications and services, ensuring high performance and security. Distributed Data Processing: Build real-time, batch-oriented data pipelines to process high volume of data leveraging Spring Batch, Apache Kafka, Spark and Snowflake. Streaming Technologies: Implement and manage data streaming solutions using technologies such as Apache Kafka to process and analyze real-time data. Multi Cloud Solutions: Leverage AWS, Azure services to build, deploy, and manage multi cloudbased applications, ensuring scalability and reliability. Security and Compliance: Ensure that all software solutions adhere to security standards and compliance requirements, incorporating best practices for data protection and risk management. Integrate and optimize AI/ML models for real-time applications and services. Deconstruct complex projects into discrete systems that can be effectively built and maintained by less experienced engineers. Design and implement systems and frameworks that can provide long term value to the company and its engineering functions. Develop long-term domain/technology strategies and significantly influence the processes and standards associated with the use of the tools or applications supported. Assist in technical audits and make sure to implement audit recommendations. Ensure that technical documentation for solution designs is created and maintained. Build Security First culture and guidelines for all engineers. Apply the Twelve-Factor App methodology for building applications to enable portability and resilience when deployed to the web. Expert level knowledge of data structures, algorithms, design principles, patterns, and concurrency models. Work with the application development teams to implement data strategies, build data flows, and develop conceptual data models.

Travel: 10% travel is required to headquarters (Cincinnati, OH) for company and team meetings at least 5 times a year for 3-4 days at a time. 100% telecommuting from home allowed from anywhere in the United States.

Must possess a Bachelor’s Degree, or foreign equivalent, in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or a related field and 5 years of experience in the job offered or a related field. Must possess experience with SaaS, PaaS, and IaaS with 3 years of hands-on work in public cloud solutions. Must possess 3 years of experience with: (1) Data modeling using a Relational Database Management System (RDBMS) using PostgreSQL; (2) Developing products using microservices-based architectures; (3) Building real-time distributed data processing pipelines using Spring Batch, Apache Kafka, and Spark; (4) OAuth2, OpenID Connect, SAML protocols, and encryption technologies; and (5) Packaging, orchestrating, and managing containerized services on Amazon EKS or Azure AKS. Must possess 2 years of experience with: (6) Software development experience with Python 3.10; (7) Core Spring Framework modules, including Spring Core (IoC, DI), Spring MVC, and Spring Data JPA, as well as building RESTful APIs using Spring Boot; (8) Real-time fault-tolerant distributed data streaming technology, specifically using Apache Kafka; and (9) Building search solutions using Elasticsearch. Must possess 1 year of experience with: (10) Software development experience with Java 17 or higher; and (11) MongoDB NoSQL Database. Must possess experience with: (12) Data privacy and security principles; (13) Twelve-factor app methodology when building applications and services; and (14) Continuous Integration and Continuous Deployment using Jenkins, Github Actions, Docker, Kubernetes and ArgoCD.

Salary: $190,000 to $210,000

About PatientPoint: PatientPoint® is the Point of Change company, transforming the healthcare experience through the strategic delivery of behavior-changing content at critical moments of care. As the nation’s largest and most impactful digital network in 30,000 physician offices, we connect patients, providers and health brands with relevant information that is proven to drive healthier decisions and better outcomes. Learn more at [patientpoint.com](https://www.patientpoint.com).

Latest News & Innovations:

- Why is PatientPoint a Best Place to Work! [Read More](https://careers.patientpoint.com/our-patientpoint-of-view?p=why-is-patientpoint-a-best-place-to-work)
- Teammate Honored as "Top Woman in Tech". [Read More](https://careers.patientpoint.com/our-patientpoint-of-view?p=meet-annie-named-a-2026-top-woman-in-tech)
- Recognized on Vault’s Top Internship List. [Read More](https://bit.ly/4oWDual)

What We Offer: We know you bring your whole self to work every day, and we are committed to supporting our full-time teammates with a comprehensive range of modernized benefits and cultural perks. We offer competitive compensation, flexible time off to recharge, hybrid work options, mental and emotional wellness resources, a 401K plan, and more. While these benefits are available to full-time team members, we strive to create a positive and supportive environment for all teammates.

PatientPoint recognizes that privacy is important to you. Please read the PatientPoint [privacy policy](https://www.patientpoint.com/privacy-policy), we want you to be familiar with how we may collect, use, and disclose your information. Employer is EOE/M/F/D/V

## About PatientPoint

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: PatientPoint powers the largest digital screens network at the point of care, delivering behavior-changing health content to patients and healthcare providers to improve health outcomes.
- **Entity Type**: Private (Bootstrapped / Profitable — no public funding rounds disclosed; owned by private equity, specifically GTCR and Searchlight Capital Partners as of recent reports)
- **Headquarters**: Cincinnati, Ohio, USA
- **Founded**: 1987
- **Founders**: Not publicly disclosed (company was founded prior to current leadership era)

## Core Business
- Primary industry/industries: Healthcare technology, Digital health, Point-of-care (POC) patient education, Healthcare marketing
- Target customers: B2B — Healthcare providers (physician offices), Pharmaceutical/biotech companies (sponsors), Health systems, and Patients (indirectly)
- Mission or purpose statement: “To improve health outcomes through behavior change at the point of care and beyond.” [patientpoint.com](https://patientpoint.com/about/)

## Products & Services
- **PatientPoint Digital Screens**: A network of digital devices (tablets, waiting room screens, exam room displays) in over 30,000 physician offices across the U.S., delivering targeted health education content to patients during their visit.
- **PatientPoint Content Platform**: Personalized, condition-specific health education content that reaches patients across 14+ medical specialties. Content is designed to drive behavior change (e.g., flu vaccine uptake, mammogram scheduling, medication adherence).
- **PatientPoint Sponsorship Solutions**: Branded health education programs for pharmaceutical and consumer health partners (e.g., Pfizer, Sanofi, Merck, NatureMade, Bristol Myers Squibb) that integrate into the clinical workflow.
- **PatientPoint Foundation**: Nonprofit arm that brings PatientPoint’s technology and health education into underserved communities to address health disparities.

## Market Standing
- **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not publicly disclosed (private company). The company was acquired by GTCR in 2015; Searchlight Capital Partners made a significant investment in 2021. No recent valuation figure is publicly available.
- **Key Metric**: Total Funding — Not applicable (no VC funding rounds; privately held via PE). Revenue is not publicly disclosed, but the company is described as the “largest point-of-care digital signage network in the United States.”
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: GTCR (private equity), Searchlight Capital Partners. Key pharma partners: Pfizer, Sanofi, Merck, Bristol Myers Squibb, NatureMade, P&G. [patientpoint.com](https://patientpoint.com/about/)
- **Growth Signals**: 
  - 660 total employees (as of early 2025) with 200 in product & tech [builtin.com](https://builtin.com/company/patientpoint)
  - Network reaches 1 in 3 prescriptions written by a PatientPoint provider
  - 124,000 unique provider relationships across 30,000 offices
  - 350 million adult patient visits impacted annually (as of Aug 2025) [careers.patientpoint.com](https://careers.patientpoint.com/)
  - Most awarded health education provider at the point of care
  - Offices in Cincinnati (HQ), New York City (Innovation Center), and remote employees across 30+ states

## Competitive Advantages
- **Scale and Reach**: Largest digital screens network in U.S. doctor’s offices — a hard-to-replicate physical footprint with 145,000 digital devices installed.
- **Clinical Integration**: Content is delivered at the exact moment of care, making it highly effective for behavior change (e.g., 45% increase in first-fill rates for prescriptions, 45% increase in flu vaccinations).
- **Provider Trust**: 124,000 healthcare providers actively use the platform, creating a strong network effect and switching cost for competitors.
- **Data-Driven Personalization**: Ability to deliver tailored health content based on patient condition, specialty, and location, driving measurable outcomes for pharma partners.
- **Long-Standing Market Position**: Founded in 1987, the company has deep relationships in the healthcare ecosystem and a reputation as the trusted market leader.

## Strategic Focus
- **Network Expansion**: Continuing to grow the number of connected provider offices and digital devices.
- **Content Personalization**: Leveraging data to deliver more individualized patient education across the care journey.
- **Health Equity**: Expanding the PatientPoint Foundation’s work to close gaps in care for underserved communities.
- **Multi-Channel Engagement**: Extending beyond the doctor’s office to reach patients before and after their visit.
- **Partnership Deepening**: Strengthening relationships with top pharma and health system partners to drive better health outcomes.

## Why Work Here
- **Mission-Driven Work**: Employees directly contribute to improving health outcomes for millions of patients. The company’s purpose is central to its culture.
- **Culture (“The PatientPoint Way”)**: Values include being focused, accountable, customer-centric, trusting, and systems-thinking. Employees describe a collaborative, non-competitive environment where ideas are valued from all levels. [builtin.com](https://builtin.com/company/patientpoint)
- **Work Model**: Remote-first company with employees in 30+ states. Hybrid workspace available at Cincinnati HQ and NYC Innovation Center. Flexible on-site expectations. [builtin.com](https://builtin.com/company/patientpoint)
- **Growth and Stability**: As the established market leader, PatientPoint offers career stability alongside growth potential. The company is still evolving, providing learning and advancement opportunities.
- **Perks & Benefits**: Comprehensive benefits (details not fully public), commitment to Pledge 1% (1% of profits, products, and employee time go to the PatientPoint Foundation). [patientpoint.com](https://patientpoint.com/about/)
- **Engineering/Product Culture**: 200+ product and tech employees working on cutting-edge digital health solutions. Technology stack includes modern tools for data, analytics, and platform development. [builtin.com](https://builtin.com/company/patientpoint)
- **Employee Sentiment**: Generally positive reviews on Indeed, with employees noting meaningful work, good work-life balance, and supportive leadership. [indeed.com](https://www.indeed.com/cmp/Patientpoint-3/reviews)

## Sources
1. [PatientPoint Official Website](https://patientpoint.com/)
2. [PatientPoint About Page](https://patientpoint.com/about/)
3. [PatientPoint Careers Page](https://careers.patientpoint.com/)
4. [Built In Company Profile](https://builtin.com/company/patientpoint)
5. [Indeed Employee Reviews](https://www.indeed.com/cmp/Patientpoint-3/reviews)

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