Principal Software Engineer, Full Stack
Empower Pharmacy is a visionary healthcare company dedicated to making quality, affordable medication accessible to millions of patients nationwide. As the nation’s most advanced 503A compounding pharmacy and FDA-registered 503B outsourcing facility, we’re redefining what’s possible in personalized medicine and pharmaceutical manufacturing. We’re proud to be recognized as one of Houston’s fastest-growing private companies and ranked #116 in Healthcare & Medical on the Inc. 5000 List for 2025.
Our strength is built on four core values: People, Quality, Service, and Innovation. Guided by these principles, we’ve created a uniquely integrated healthcare platform powered by advanced technology, operational excellence, and a relentless commitment to patient care. From manufacturing and quality control to distribution and customer experience, our teams work together to raise industry standards, expand access to critical medications, and improve outcomes for patients and providers across the country.
At Empower, joining our team means more than starting a new role. It means becoming part of a mission-driven organization that’s transforming healthcare at scale. We invest deeply in our people, encourage bold thinking, and create opportunities for growth, leadership, and innovation at every level. Your ideas matter here, your development is supported, and the work you do has a direct impact on the lives of millions.
If you thrive in a fast-moving, purpose-driven environment where innovation, collaboration, and ambition come together, Empower Pharmacy is the place for you. Let’s transform healthcare together.
Create a professional job description for the role below. Generate a complete Empower-style job description that does not exceed a page and a half.
Job Title: Principal Software Engineer
The job description will have the following info:
POSITION SUMMARY (STRICT REQUIREMENTS):
• Exactly 130 words (no more, no less).
• Must include:
o Business impact
o Scope and ownership
o AI as a force multiplier (speed, scale, quality, decision-making)
o Alignment to Empower as a hyper-growth, highly regulated 503A/503B environment
o P80–P90 talent expectations (strategic thinking, execution rigor, learning agility)
• Tone: executive-ready, sharp, high-bar, no fluff
RESPONSIBILITIES (STRICT STRUCTURE – NO DEVIATION):
CRITICAL RULES:
• Responsibilities MUST be grouped under clearly labeled Key Headings.
• Each Key Heading must be in Title Case and bolded (e.g., Technology Strategy).
• DO NOT use colons after headings.
• Each bullet MUST follow this EXACT structure:
o Two-word bold title, followed by a colon, then a 70-word description
• Each bullet must be exactly one paragraph (no line breaks).
• Each bullet must be substantive, strategic, and AI-integrated.
• Avoid short, generic, or fragmented bullets.
All job descriptions will have the RESPONSIBILITIES:
[Create using the following bullet guidelines depending on job type. Also, club these bullets under key heads. Ensure the key heads closely align to the position summary, attract elite P80-P90 talent, and relevant to the position, duties and responsibilities. Maintain focus on use of AI:]
LEVEL-BASED STRUCTURE (MANDATORY):
Chief (CXO):
• 5 Key Headings
• 3 bullets per heading (15 total)
• Each bullet: ~70 words, highly strategic, enterprise-wide impact
Vice President (VP):
• 5 Key Headings
• 3 bullets per heading (15 total)
• Each bullet: ~70 words, strategic + operational leadership
Director:
• 5 Key Headings
• 3 bullets per heading (15 total)
• Each bullet: ~70 words, strategy + execution + cross-functional leadership
Manager:
• 4 Key Headings
• 3 bullets per heading (12 total)
• Each bullet: ~60–70 words, execution + team leadership
Supervisor:
• 4 Key Headings
• 3 bullets per heading (12 total)
• Each bullet: ~50–60 words, execution + coordination
Individual Contributor / Line Worker:
• 3 Key Headings
• 3 bullets per heading (9 total)
• Each bullet: ~40–50 words, task execution + quality + efficiency
Include responsibilities that reflect leadership, strategy, execution, collaboration, and functional expertise, impact of the job, as appropriate.
All job descriptions will have the KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:
[Generate 4 bullets 20–35 words each, based on the required capabilities, tools, methodologies, and technologies described in the position summary and responsibilities sections.]
All job descriptions will have the EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS:
[Generate this based on your assessment and what is required for talent to deliver on the position summary and responsibilities. Experience in healthcare and life sciences is not mandatory.]
Formatting Instructions (STRICT – DO NOT DEVIATE):
• Use a clean, modern, professional format aligned to “Aa Helvetica” (or closest sans-serif equivalent like Arial).
• Use ALL CAPS BOLD for section headers.
• Use consistent spacing between sections.
• Do NOT introduce additional sections or deviate from the structure below.
• Do NOT use symbols, dashes, or mixed bullet styles—only standard bullet points (•).
• Each bullet must follow exact formatting rules defined below.
• Output must be structured exactly as specified—no variation.
Key Competencies:
- Customer Focus: Builds trust through customer-centric solutions.
- Strategic AI: Guides responsible AI adoption and adaptation.
- Optimizes Work Processes: Drives efficiency with continuous improvement.
- Collaborates: Partners effectively to achieve shared goals.
- Resourcefulness: Secures and deploys resources efficiently.
- Manages Complexity: Simplifies and solves complex challenges.
- Ensures Accountability: Delivers on commitments with integrity.
- Situational Adaptability: Adjusts approach to shifting conditions.
- Communicates Effectively: Tailors messages to diverse audiences.
Values:
- People: Empowering people defines who we are.
- Quality: Excellence in every product, every time.
- Service: Serving others is our highest purpose.
- Innovation: Advancing care through technology and discovery.
Employee Benefits, Health, and Wellness:
We offer comprehensive benefits to support your health, well-being, and future, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, 401(k) matching, wellness perks, IV therapy, and compounded medications. Learn more: https://careers.empowerpharmacy.com/benefits/
Physical Requirements:
While performing the responsibilities of the job, the employee is required to talk and hear. The employee is often required to remain in a stationary position for a significant amount of the workday and frequently use their hands and fingers to handle or feel in order to access, input, and retrieve information from the computer and other office productivity devices. Employees are regularly required to move about the office and around the corporate campus. The employee is regularly required to stand, walk, reach with arms and hands, climb or balance, and to stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.