Forward Deployed Engineer

Decoda Health

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Toronto Office on site Until 8/22/2026 First posted May 11, 2026 Last posted May 11, 2026
Job description

At Decoda Health, we’re building the operating system for medical practices. Our platform automates the high-friction work - scheduling, payments, communications, and charting - so providers can focus on patients.

We are looking for a Forward-Deployed Engineer who is equal parts technical expert and customer advocate. You will be the bridge between our platform and the clinics we serve. If you are a personable engineer who loves solving complex problems and making customers happy, we want to meet you.

In this role, you will:

  • Own technical delivery across multiple deployments, from first prototype to stable production.

  • Drive Data Migrations: Build and maintain high-performance Python-based pipelines and scrapers to extract information from legacy systems.

  • Embed with Customer Teams: Understand their needs, remove blockers early, and guide the adoption of what you build.

  • Make Trade-offs: Balance scope, speed, and quality; adjust plans to protect delivery.

  • Refine the UX: Work within our React/Next.js stack to polish interfaces, ensuring onboarding flows are intuitive and high-value for clinic staff.

  • Codify Patterns: Turn field feedback into tools, playbooks, and building blocks that help the rest of the team move faster.

  • High-Touch Deployments: Occasionally head on-site for our largest customers to oversee complex transitions and ensure success from day one.

What we’re looking for:

Technical Foundations

  • Data & Backend: Strong experience in Python with a focus on web scraping (BeautifulSoup, Selenium, or Playwright).

  • Data Systems: Proficiency in data manipulation (Pandas, SQL) and working with PostgreSQL.

Mindset & Interpersonal

  • AI-First Mindset: You naturally look for ways to leverage LLMs and automation to solve messy data challenges or streamline manual workflows.

  • Bias for Action: You see a friction point and want to fix it immediately. You keep teams and clients moving with clarity and follow-through.

  • Exceptional Communication: You leave customers feeling energized and heard. You can translate technical hurdles into clear updates.

Bonus:

  • Experience in health tech or working with Electronic Medical Record (EMR) systems.

  • Experience with TypeScript, React, and Next.js.

Why join Decoda:

  • Compensation: $100,000 – $140,000 CAD.

  • High Impact: A high-ownership role at a YC-backed company where your work directly improves patient care.

  • Team Culture: Join a fast-moving, on-site team in Toronto that values high talent and zero ego.

Compensation (from employer):
CA$120K – CA$160K • Offers Equity

About this role

Summary

Build and deploy software solutions for healthcare clinics, including data pipelines and UI enhancements.

Job title

Forward Deployed Engineer

Experience level

mid level

Industry

health tech

Location requirements

Toronto office, on-site work only.

Salary

C$120k–C$160k

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

pythonweb scrapingpandassqlpostgresql

Preferred skills

typescriptreactnext.jsemrhealth tech

Specializations

pythonweb scrapingreactnext.jspostgresql
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On-site