Overview

Meds.com is a rapidly growing consumer technology firm operating a suite of healthcare businesses, including our flagship brands BlueChew and MOD. Our mission is to better patients' lives through innovative healthcare solutions. With a team of over 500 professionals across various specialties, we've built scalable pharmacy, telemedicine, and e-commerce platforms using cutting-edge technology. As we continue our accelerated growth trajectory, we're launching new products to expand our patient base and accelerate growth. Join us in tackling exciting challenges at the intersection of healthcare and technology.

At BlueChew, "Fullstack" means more than just connecting a database to a UI. You will be building the digital bridge between a patient's medical consultation and the physical delivery of their prescription. This role is for an engineer who thrives on the "hard problems" of healthcare - maintaining strict HIPAA - compliant security and high-availability systems while delivering the sleek, intuitive user experience of a modern D2C brand.

Join our team in Austin, TX or Chicago, IL - we are looking for someone who truly values and enjoys working in the office, not just tolerates it.

Responsibilities

Architect and build key features for major business areas such as pharmacy operations, ecommerce, and telemedicine.
Produce high quality code for peer review
Provide technical guidance for junior engineers
Code review for peers

Technology Utilization

Main programming languages: TypeScript, Python, Ruby
Databases: SQL and no-SQL, BigQuery, MongoDB
Frameworks, key libraries, and runtime: Angular, Node JS, AWS Chime, FreeSwitch
Infrastructure: Google Cloud, AWS, GitHub, and on-premise servers
Project management: Azure DevOps

Notable Projects & Accomplishments

Telemedicine Platform: Proprietary system with EHR (electronic health records) integration, web-based video calls, and SIP-to-web voice conversion
Pharmacy Software: Scalable system handling high-volume prescription fulfillment
E-commerce Engine: Includes integrated shipping, payments, email, and more

Qualifications

Education & Experience
BS/MS/PhD in Computer Science, Math, Science, Engineering, Economics, or other highly quantitative disciplines, or equivalent experience.
Solid grasp of computer science foundations, mainly algorithms and data structures
Expertise in one or more modern programming languages. Examples are TypeScript, Javascript, Python, Go, C++, Java, etc

Ideal Profile

Has written lots of non-trivial code
Has had to design creative engineering solutions frequently
A problem solver with a sound computer science background.
Enjoys coming up with a new code architecture, studying a new open-source library, building a new internal library, and designing the detailed steps to implement a big feature
Ability to learn quickly how a standard computer science algorithm works, such as graph algorithms, sorting algorithms, etc.
Should possess real expertise in at least one programming language.
BS, MS, PhD in Computer Science, Math, Science, Engineering, Economics, or other highly quantitative disciplines, or equivalent experience.
Strong understanding of core computer science principles, including algorithms and data structures
Proficiency in at least one or more modern programming language such as TypeScript, Python, Go, JavaScript, C++, or Java

Highlights

Competitive Pay
Work on the ground floor launching new DTC medications
Be on the cutting edge of both telemedicine and software engineering
Contribute as a core team member of the SWE team

Interview Process

15 minute HR Screening
1 hour take home test with a sequence of algorithm challenges screen recorded, first 30 min without AI help, and 30 min with optional AI help
1 hour live technical interview with a team member focused on algorithms
Additional technical interview with a team member focused on algorithms (1 hour)
Final round: on-site visit to our Austin office or video interview with CEO, CTO, and other senior members of the team.

Perks

100% company-paid Medical, Dental, Vision premium coverage,plus Short-Term Disability and Life Insurance.
401K with company match.
Paid time off and company-paid holidays
Enjoy free daily lunch

We are looking for top-talent that wants to make a measurable impact in an exciting, fast-paced environment. This role is full-time in Elmhurst, IL.

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About the company

Meds.com coordinates several U.S. businesses to guide a patient through the full health journey, from education and diagnosis to medical consultation, prescribing, and pharmacy. Its platform connects these steps to create a seamless patient experience across services. Rather than focusing on a single service, Meds combines education, clinical care, prescription handling, and pharmacy within one ecosystem and continues to add new drugs, indications, and consumer brands. The company differentiates itself by the vertical integration of the patient journey—covering information, diagnosis, prescription, and fulfillment through connected offerings—instead of relying on separate, unconnected providers. Its goal is to broaden treatment options and accessibility by expanding its drug portfolio and consumer brands while improving patient outcomes through integrated care.

Company Size

11-50

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Austin, Texas

Founded

2015

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

Q2 2026 sales rose 18% to SEK 304 million, with EBIT up 38%.
Management says the Eskilstuna move stays cost-neutral, preserving near-term profitability.
June 2026 sales hit all-time highs, and RX sales grew 22% in Q2.

What critics are saying

Apotea held 10.6% Swedish pharmacy share in Q1 2026, crushing MEDS scale.
Gross margin fell to 27.1% in Q2 2026, exposing campaign-driven price competition.
A failed Eskilstuna launch in August 2026 would jam growth and damage customer trust.

What makes Meds unique

MEDS launched 2018 and holds Swedish Medical Products Agency authorization.
June 2026: 1 million active customers, showing rare scale for a pure online pharmacy.
Eskilstuna hub triples warehouse space, supporting faster national fulfillment from August 2026.

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Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
Disability Insurance
401(k) Company Match
401(k) Retirement Plan
Paid Vacation
Paid Sick Leave
Meal Benefits

Company News

Ehandel SE AB

Jun 30th, 2026

Meds signs agreement with Arena Personal for new logistics centre in Eskilstuna.

Meds signs agreement with Arena Personal for new logistics centre in Eskilstuna. Björn Thorngren, CEO "Cost-neutral". E-commerce pharmacy Meds is preparing for the move to its new logistics hub in Eskilstuna during the third quarter. Now it is clear that the company has entered into an agreement with Arena Personal regarding operation and staffing for the new facility. The collaboration with Arena Personal is part of Meds' work to optimise the supply chain ahead of the company's next growth phase. According to the online pharmacy, the cost effect of the new operating agreement is expected to be neutral compared to their current structure. Ehandel look forward to establishing a strategic partnership with Arena Personal, with the goal of taking Meds' logistics to the next level. Their strong local presence, good references and the fact that they are entrepreneur-owned and led make them a particularly good partner for Meds, comments Björn Thorngren, CEO and co-founder of Meds. Arena Personal also views the new deal in the Mälardalen region positively. Arena Personal looks forward to becoming Meds' new operating partner. As Ehandel is today one of the market-leading companies in logistics in the Mälardalen region, Ehandel see great opportunities and synergies with this collaboration for both parties, says Thobias Ahlqvist, CEO of Arena Personal. Tripled warehouse space. Commissioning of the new warehouse is planned for the third quarter of 2026, with an official occupancy date of August 1st. The new facility, located at Litografen 8, effectively triples the online pharmacy's current warehouse space. As previously reported, Meds is also making investments in automation in packing and order sorting ahead of the move, via suppliers Ranpak and E-motions. Editorial Staff

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