Software Engineer - Frontend

heartflowinc; San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Cash bonus

Equity

Job summary

Heartflow is a medical technology company advancing non-invasive cardiac care with AI-driven workflows. We seek a Frontend Software Developer to build interactive web applications impacting patient care. You will own design, development, testing, and collaboration with API, product, QA, and UI/UX teams.

The role emphasizes web performance, security, and regulatory alignment. Hybrid work and equity options are available, with a base salary band reflecting market norms.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience.
• 3+ years of frontend software development experience.
• Proficiency with Vue.js, JavaScript, React, or Angular.
• Experience building large-scale, customer-facing web apps.
• Knowledge of web security and Agile practices.
• Experience with FDA-regulated medical software is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end design, development, testing, and maintenance of web apps.
• Collaborate with API, product, QA, and UI/UX teams.
• Ensure code quality, performance, scalability, observability, and security.
• Contribute to regulatory compliance documentation and standards.
• Drive innovation and best practices within the team.

Skills

Vue.js

JavaScript

React

Angular

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or equivalent

Tools

AWS

CI/CD pipelines

Git

Jenkins

Job description

Overview

Heartflow is a medical technology company advancing the diagnosis and management of coronary artery disease, the #1 cause of death worldwide, using cutting-edge technology. The flagship product-an AI-driven, non-invasive cardiac test supported by the ACC/AHA Chest Pain Guidelines called the Heartflow FFR CT Analysis-provides a color-coded, 3D model of a patient's coronary arteries indicating the impact blockages have on blood flow to the heart.

Heartflow is the first AI-driven non-invasive integrated heart care solution across the CCTA pathway that helps clinicians identify stenoses in the coronary arteries (RoadMapAnalysis), assess coronary blood flow (FFR CT Analysis), and characterize and quantify coronary atherosclerosis (Plaque Analysis). Our pipeline of products is growing and so is our team; join us in helping to revolutionize precision heartcare.

Heartflow is a publicly traded company (HTFL) that has received international recognition for exceptional strides in healthcare innovation, is supported by medical societies around the world, cleared for use in the US, UK, Europe, Japan and Canada, and has been used for more than 750,000 patients worldwide.

Frontend Software Developer

We are seeking a Frontend Software Developer who is passionate about creating advanced web applications that revolutionize healthcare. If you have a strong background in frontend technologies and a penchant for building intuitive, high-performance client applications, join our team at Heartflow to develop interactive web applications that directly impact patient care.

As a Frontend Software Developer, you will play a key role in shaping our web-based solutions, ensuring they meet and exceed healthcare professionals’ expectations. You will drive technical vision and architectural decisions, mentor other engineers, and contribute to the technical excellence of our team. If you’re excited by the challenge of combining advanced web technologies to improve heart health worldwide, we want to hear from you.

Job Description

Design and Develop

Independent, end-to-end ownership of the design, development, testing, and maintenance of robust customer-facing interactive web applications. Make data-driven decisions while practicing creative problem solving.

Collaboration

Work closely with API teams, Product, QA, and UI/UX to ensure seamless integration and optimal functionality of web applications.

Quality Assurance

Implement and maintain high standards for code quality, performance, and user experience. Build for scalability, observability, and security.

Regulatory Compliance

Ensure compliance with FDA regulations for medical software, including documentation, quality assurance processes, and adherence to regulatory standards in web application development.

Innovation

Contribute to a culture of innovation, best practices, and continuous improvement within the team.

Required Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, or equivalent experience
• Experience: 3+ years of relevant industry experience at a software company, in software development
• Technical Proficiency : 3+ years of hands-on experience with modern modern frontend technologies (e.g., Vue.js, JavaScript, React, Angular)
• Project Experience : Demonstrated experience in building and deploying large-scale, customer-facing web applications.
• Problem-Solving Skills : Strong problem solving skills and ability to analyze complex issues.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration : Proven track record of successful collaboration with product management and design teams in a fast-paced environment.
• Methodologies : Experience with Agile development methodologies and project management tools.
• Security Knowledge : Strong understanding of web security best practices.
• DevOps : Experience with DevOps best practices (e.g., CI/CD pipelines).
• Regulatory Understanding : Experience with or willingness to learn about FDA regulations and compliance requirements for medical software.

How You Stand Out

• Vue.js Expertise : Hands-on experience with Vue.js and its ecosystem
• Cloud Proficiency : Proficiency in AWS services.
• Regulated Industry Experience : Previous experience working with FDA-regulated products or in another highly regulated industry.
• Healthcare Knowledge : Familiarity with medical imaging products or healthcare technologies.

A reasonable estimate of the base salary compensation range is $130,000 to $175,000, cash bonus, and equity. #LI-IB1 #LI-Hybrid

Heartflow is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to a work environment that supports, inspires, and respects all individuals and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state