Teladoc Health is the largest telehealth platform globally — public, $2B+ in revenue. The interview emphasizes regulated healthcare engineering: HIPAA compliance, EHR integration, video consultation, and the unique scale of US telehealth.
Process
Recruiter screen → 60-minute coding phone (DSA medium) → onsite virtual: 2 coding, 1 system design, 1 craft deep-dive, 1 behavioral. Cycle: 4–6 weeks.
What they actually ask
- Design a HIPAA-compliant telehealth video platform
- Design provider scheduling at scale
- Design integrations with major EHRs (Epic, Cerner)
- Coding: medium DSA, often with regulatory/scheduling framing
- Behavioral: customer focus, mission-driven (healthcare access), regulatory mindset
Levels and comp (2026)
- SE II: $135K–$170K total
- Senior SE: $200K–$260K
- Staff: $290K–$380K
- Principal: $400K–$520K
Prep priorities
- Be fluent in Java or Python (the bulk of the codebase)
- Understand HIPAA, HL7 FHIR, and healthcare data standards
- Brush up on WebRTC and video consultation patterns
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Teladoc remote-friendly?
Distributed-first since 2020. Hubs in Purchase NY, Boston, Hartford. Most engineering roles fully remote within US.
How does Teladoc compare to Amwell or MDLive?
Teladoc is the largest. Amwell is the closest competitor. MDLive (Cigna) is now subsidiary. Teladoc pays mid-tier; below FAANG.
What is the engineering culture?
Mature, regulation-aware, mission-driven. Less startup-fast than tech-native; reliable. Strong work-life balance.