---
title: 'Senior Full Stack Engineer, Healthcare at Propel'
canonical: 'https://feeny.ai/job/senior-full-stack-engineer-healthcare-propel-united-states-62n28cb63c7t'
type: 'job'
last_seen: '2026-09-07'
---

# Senior Full Stack Engineer, Healthcare at Propel

- **Company:** Propel
- **Location:** United States
- **Employment:** full-time
- **Work type:** remote
- **Posted:** 2026-08-28
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-07
- **Apply:** https://jobs.ashbyhq.com/propel/e6a61c7b-87bb-448c-81c7-2db5a2bb1d9f

## Job description

## About Us

Propel builds technology that strengthens the social safety net in America. We envision a future where every American has the tools and resources they need to thrive.

The safety net’s strength depends not just on funding, but delivery. Propel exists to dramatically improve how government benefits are delivered. Managing SNAP benefits, picking a D-SNP plan, or protecting against EBT theft should feel as seamless as Apple Pay or Netflix.

Governments struggle to build modern, scalable user experiences. We don’t.

Over 5.5 million Americans trust Propel today. We’ve grown revenue 35% YoY and are reinventing entire benefit categories, including Medicare, around the real needs of low-income Americans. We’re building a high-growth, high-ceiling, sustainable for-profit company where impact drives revenue.

## The Role

Are you a Senior Fullstack Engineer looking to build 0→1 products at a mission-driven company? Do you enjoy creating consumer-grade experiences and thrive in high-autonomy startup environments?

We’re looking for a motivated Senior Fullstack Engineer to join Propel and help build new Medicare and Medicaid products from the ground up. In this role, you’ll work end-to-end across frontend and backend systems to develop user experiences that help people understand coverage options, surface savings opportunities, and enroll in healthcare plans.

You’ll collaborate closely with product and design, and help shape technical architecture, internal tooling, and scalable integrations with healthcare and government systems.

What we offer:

- An engineering culture that is humble, motivated, and collaborative
- Consistent knowledge sharing through projects or bugs demos, Lunch & Learn presentations, and documentation
- A people-first approach to management where we value engineers’ voices, support career development, and offer opportunities for technical growth that interest you
- Meaningful work and a strong shared sense of mission
- A remote-first working environment. Our headquarters is in Brooklyn and we have a co-working monthly stipend for employees outside of NYC. We're currently accepting applications from the states we have an established entity, which includes California, Colorado, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Texas, Virginia, and Washington.
- 20 Days of PTO
- 4% 401K match
- $10k lifetime spend towards Carrot Fertility
- Excellent Medical, Dental and Vision options
- Fair, equitable, and competitive salaries. Propel believes that everyone should be compensated fairly and equitably. We set our salary ranges using compensation data from hundreds of NYC based startups at our stage. Additionally, pay is not determined based on location. The salary range for this position is $170,000 - $230,000 depending on experience and interview performance. Equity and excellent benefits come with this position as well!

What you will do:

- Build software systems used by millions of low-income Americans, helping to put dollars back in their pockets
- Build iOS and Android apps using Vue + TypeScript + Capacitor
- Develop significant server-side software using Python and Flask, backed by Postgres and Redis; leverage AWS offerings as well as other open source technologies
- Create software that is reliable, scalable, and maintainable
- Effectively communicate with team members during projects, code review, etc.
- Contribute to building our engineering culture and processes as we continue to scale
- Collaborate on deciding on the right projects, building great solutions, and helping your team succeed
- Work with our Product and Design team to scope projects and execute on innovative products
- Participate in our on-call rotation

What you have:

- 5+ years of experience designing, building, shipping, and maintaining complex full-stack software
- Experience with a startup environment or the ability to operate effectively when faced with ambiguity
- Excitement to dive deep into our codebase and product ecosystem to contribute to large and impactful projects
- Strong communication skills across technical and non-technical audiences and topics
- Eagerness to learn and actively contribute to team discussions, design doc reviews, and code reviews
- Computer science degree or equivalent fundamentals learned elsewhere
- Fluency in Python and JavaScript or a willingness to learn and specialize in these languages
- Passion for making a difference in the lives of our users
- Nice to have: Experience with or knowledge of government services, particularly safety net services like SNAP, WIC, TANF, SSI, SSDI, Medicaid, Section 8

Additional Considerations:

- We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive team, and welcome applicants from all backgrounds and abilities.
- We're currently accepting applications from the states we have an established entity, which includes California, Colorado, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Texas, Virginia, and Washington.
- Background Check Requirement: For roles with access to confidential employee or customer information, a background check may be conducted following a conditional offer. All background checks are handled in accordance with applicable laws, including the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA).

More About Propel

Propel is a technology company that’s strengthening the social safety net for people who receive government benefits. Over 5 million Americans trust the free, modern Propel app to manage their government benefits, save money, and get updates when their benefits change. We’ve also partnered with renowned institutions and organizations like Vote.org, GoFundMe, and GiveDirectly.

Propel is a for-profit, venture-backed company that holds its social mission at its core. We're proud to be supported by a blend of nonprofits, impact investors, and world-class investors, including the Robin Hood Foundation, Andreessen Horowitz, Nyca Partners, Financial Health Network, JPMorganChase, Kevin Durant, Serena Williams, and Nas.

Learn more about our impact from the press

- Fintech Company Propel Announces $10 Million Fund For Food Stamp https://www.forbes.com/sites/juliegoldenberg/2025/10/30/fintech-company-propel-announces-10-million-fund-for-food-stamp-recipients-affected-by-government-shutdown/
- Late Show With Stephen Colbert http://linkedin.com/posts/givedirectly_help-feed-snap-families-missing-their-benefits-activity-7391501043743870977-UeOM?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop&rcm=ACoAAA1BqiYB0lii8Gct_U9ZZcrAcq9V9vnIZuU
- How to Propel the Fight Against Poverty in America https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VJpjAwxAciA
- How Tech is Helping Poor People Get Government Aid https://www.nytimes.com/2021/12/08/us/politics/safety-net-apps-tech.html?partner=slack&smid=sl-share
- How one tech startup is giving cash to SNAP recipients https://www.npr.org/2025/11/04/nx-s1-5587728/snap-shutdown-propel-tech-startup-cash-donations
- Recipients Affected By Government Shutdown https://www.forbes.com/sites/juliegoldenberg/2025/10/30/fintech-company-propel-announces-10-million-fund-for-food-stamp-recipients-affected-by-government-shutdown/
- How hunger relief groups say you can help feed your neighbors during the shutdown and beyond https://apnews.com/article/food-banks-snap-benefits-freeze-3c232305bfe0fbaea9efc795c8c07a99

Join us, and let's build something amazing together!

## About Propel

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: Propel builds technology that simplifies the social safety net in America, primarily through a free mobile app for managing government benefits like SNAP (EBT).
- **Entity Type**: Private (Series B)
- **Headquarters**: Brooklyn, New York, USA
- **Founded**: 2014
- **Founders**: Jimmy Chen

## Core Business
- **Primary industry**: Fintech / Social Impact Technology
- **Target customers**: B2C (Low-income Americans receiving government benefits), B2G (Government partnerships)
- **Mission statement**: To build technology that strengthens the social safety net in America.

## Products & Services
- **[Propel App]**: A free, mobile-first app (iOS & Android) that is the #1 EBT app in the US. It allows users to instantly check their EBT balance, view transaction history, receive deposit predictions, and get fraud monitoring alerts. It also provides exclusive offers on groceries, utilities, and phone plans, as well as job and gig opportunities. The app serves 5+ million users and has over 1 million 5-star ratings.

## Market Standing
- **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not disclosed
- **Key Metric**: Total Funding of $88.0M; Annual Revenue of $3.1M (as per LinkedIn estimates)
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: Andreessen Horowitz, NYCA Partners, Salesforce Ventures, Kleiner Perkins, JPMorganChase, Kevin Durant, Serena Williams, GoFundMe, GiveDirectly.
- **Growth Signals**: The company has a remote-first workforce of ~103 employees (+1.7% YoY). It is expanding into healthcare with roles like a "Medicare Advisor," indicating a strategic pivot into new benefits verticals. The app is active in 49 states, D.C., and several U.S. territories.

## Competitive Advantages
- **Dominant Market Position**: The Propel app is the #1 EBT app in America with over 5 million users, creating a massive, defensible network of low-income users.
- **Deep User Trust & Insights**: The company has direct, ongoing relationships with its users and conducts regular surveys, providing unique, real-time data on the financial lives of low-income Americans. This data is valuable for both product development and informing policymakers.
- **Mission-Driven Moat**: The company's mission to strengthen the social safety net is a powerful differentiator, attracting talent and partners who are passionate about social impact, making it hard for purely commercial competitors to replicate.

## Strategic Focus
- **Expansion into Healthcare**: The company is actively hiring for a "Medicare Advisor" and "Senior Full Stack Engineer, Healthcare," signaling a strategic move to help users navigate and manage healthcare benefits (e.g., Medicare/Medicaid) within the app.
- **Deepening Government Partnerships**: The hiring of a "Senior Solutions Architect, Government Partnerships" suggests a focus on building deeper, more integrated relationships with state and federal agencies.
- **Product Diversification**: Beyond EBT balance checking, Propel is adding features like fraud monitoring, job listings, and exclusive discounts to become a comprehensive financial wellness platform for its users.

## Why Work Here
- **Remote-First Culture**: Headquartered in Brooklyn, NY, the team works remotely across the US, with company-wide gatherings once or twice a year.
- **Generous Benefits**: Covers up to 99% of premiums for medical, dental, and vision. Offers 16-week parental leave, 20 vacation days, and 401k matching eligibility on day 1.
- **Competitive Compensation**: Total compensation packages include cash, equity, and benefits, with salary bands targeting the 75th percentile of the market.
- **Social Impact**: Employees are directly working on "technology for good," solving real problems for millions of low-income Americans. The company emphasizes a mission-driven culture where "achieving our mission is intrinsically linked to the success of our business."
- **Diversity & Inclusion**: The company is actively working on building a team that reflects the diversity of its users, with a stated commitment to fair and equitable processes.

## Sources
1. [propel.app](https://www.propel.app/)
2. [propel.app/careers](https://www.propel.app/careers/)
3. [propel.app/about-us](https://www.propel.app/about-us/)
4. [linkedin.com/company/propel-inc](https://www.linkedin.com/company/propel-inc)
5. [jobs.ashbyhq.com/propel](https://jobs.ashbyhq.com/propel)

## Other roles at Propel

- [Senior Customer Success Manager](https://feeny.ai/job/senior-customer-success-manager-propel-united-states-2tvz2e54zwzr) — United States
- [Product Marketing Manager](https://feeny.ai/job/product-marketing-manager-propel-united-states-qspsvgw1wyc3) — United States
- [Senior Full Stack Engineer](https://feeny.ai/job/senior-full-stack-engineer-propel-united-states-wnfha199qcnk) — United States
- [Medicare Advisor](https://feeny.ai/job/medicare-advisor-propel-united-states-rdd1mn7t9275) — United States
- [Product Lead, Grocery](https://feeny.ai/job/product-lead-grocery-propel-united-states-reeztdbgah2x) — United States
- [GTM Strategy & Operations Lead](https://feeny.ai/job/gtm-strategy-operations-lead-propel-united-states-f6m4hbpntcvv) — United States
- [Senior Solutions Architect, Government Partnerships](https://feeny.ai/job/senior-solutions-architect-government-partnerships-propel-united-states-d6apc8cppcf8) — United States
- [Senior Platform Engineer](https://feeny.ai/job/senior-platform-engineer-propel-united-states-6jf2q3ryhba7) — United States
- [Staff Software Engineer (Fullstack)](https://feeny.ai/job/staff-software-engineer-fullstack-propel-united-states-ejkygw84d482) — United States