Nirvana is a healthcare technology company that leverages AI to automate insurance eligibility checks and cost share estimates, so nothing gets in the way of reliable care for patients and providers.
Nirvana is a healthcare technology company that leverages AI to automate insurance eligibility checks and cost share estimates, so nothing gets in the way of reliable care for patients and providers.
Headquarters: New York City
Product: AI-powered insurance eligibility, cost-transparency, and claims automation for behavioral health providers
Founders: Akshay Venkitasubramanian; Urvish Parikh; Kelvin Chan
Employees (approx.): 437
Reducing administrative friction and improving cost/coverage transparency in mental healthcare
2020
Hospitals and Health Care
$80 million
Post-money valuation reported at $830 million
$100 million
Raise reported at a $1.5 billion valuation
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About Nirvana
At Nirvana, we are revolutionizing the way benefit verification is handled. Recognizing its convoluted and opaque nature, we’re dedicated to bringing transparency to the costs and coverage of healthcare. By leveraging machine learning and AI, we’ve developed tools that enable care providers across various specialties to seamlessly check coverage-from patient intake through continuous monitoring, saving significant time and resources.
Our mission extends beyond facilitating access to care; we aim to alleviate the financial anxiety felt by both patients and providers. Backed by leading investors such as Inspired Capital, Eniac Ventures, and Surface Ventures, Nirvana is on a rapid growth trajectory. Over the past year, we’ve supported some of the largest clients in healthcare, including Lifestance Health, Modern Health, and Headspace.
About the Role
We’re looking for individuals passionate about addressing issues in healthcare. As a Senior Backend Software Enginee r at Nirvana, you will play a crucial role in building and enhancing our backend systems that power eligibility and benefits verificatio n, helping providers and patients navigate healthcare coverage more transparently. Working closely with our engineering team and product managers, you will contribute to the development of new features, optimize existing functionalities, and ensure scalability to accommodate our growing user base. Because the data we handle is highly sensitive, we have a preference for individuals comfortable working within regulatory requirements. This role is ideal for someone driven by a sense of purpose, eager to tackle challenging problems, and thriving in a fast-paced startup environment
Location: NYC or Austin, TX (In office 3 days per week)
What You’ll Do (Minimum Qualifications)
What We’re Seeking
Preferred Qualifications
How We Support You
Please note: We are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this position. The estimated base salary range for this role is $150,000–$180,000 depending on experience and location (Austin, TX or New York, NY). Compensation also includes a meaningful equity grant and comprehensive benefits. Final offers are determined based on a candidate’s skills, experience, and alignment with our team’s needs,