SlipstreamJobs tracks this role from the company's public career site. Apply directly on the employer's site.
Protego Health builds AI-powered tools to prevent and overturn denied medical insurance claims. The company's mission is to ensure patients and providers aren't stuck paying for care that should be covered by insurance. Founded in 2023, Protego has secured pre-seed funding in early 2024 and seed funding in late 2025, and has successfully partnered with multiple healthcare providers to help recover denied claims using proprietary technology.
The opportunity addresses a massive market problem: there are $750 billion in annually denied medical claims in the U.S. While health insurance companies utilize algorithms and system edits to deny claims, physician practices rely on labor to reclaim this revenue. Over half of denied claims are reversible, but nearly two-thirds go uncontested due to limited resources and the high cost of appeals—sometimes up to 100 times more than issuing the denial.
Protego's platform leverages AI to ingest and cross-reference claims, clinical data, payment criteria (coding guidelines and individual payer policies), and historical cases. By synthesizing this information, the system flags preventable denials in real-time and generates claim-specific appeals post-denial.
You will develop in backend (Python), DevOps (AWS), and AI-driven tasks leveraging LLMs. This role requires significant ownership, helping to shape the architecture and delivery of the cutting-edge product. You will architect scalable SaaS solutions and oversee system design, drive AI integrations and data engineering efforts, and collaborate with stakeholders to deliver impactful, user-focused products. The company values bias for action.
The role is based in Tel Aviv with a hybrid arrangement; it may start as remote.
REQUIREMENTS:
- 8+ years as a Software Engineer
- 5+ years in Python
- Expertise in SaaS product architecture and cloud solutions
- Strong background in databases and data flows
ADVANTAGES:
- Bachelor's degree in Software Engineering or related field, or relevant military experience
- Experience in healthcare, medical data, or compliance (HIPAA, SOC 2)
