Staff Software Engineer - Full Stack Backend Focused

Summary

Join Heartflow, a medical technology company revolutionizing precision heartcare, as a backend engineering leader. Lead the design, development, and scaling of backend services and APIs for our flagship AI-driven cardiac test. Solve complex problems, influence engineering best practices, and make high-impact architectural decisions. Mentor other engineers and collaborate with cross-functional teams. This role requires 10+ years of experience in backend technologies, expertise in distributed systems and microservices, and a strong understanding of web security. The position offers a competitive salary, cash bonus, and stock options.

Requirements

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related discipline, or equivalent experience
• Experience: 10+ years of relevant industry experience
• Strong proficiency in modern backend (e.g., Python, Java, Go, Django, Flask, or similar) technologies and database technologies (SQL, NoSQL, or similar) understanding of front-end (e.g., Vue.js, JavaScript, React, Angular, or similar) technologies
• Proven track record implementing authentication and authorization systems
• Strong expertise in distributed systems and microservices architecture
• Demonstrated experience in building, deploying large-scale, secure RESTful APIs
• Experience driving technical vision and leading architectural decisions; ability to mentor and lead other engineers
• Experience with Agile development methodologies and project management tools
• Strong understanding of web security best practices
• Experience with DevOps best practices (e.g., CI/CD pipelines)
• Experience with or willingness to learn about FDA regulations and compliance requirements for medical software
• Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, and scaling of backend services and APIs powering core product functionality
• Solve complex and ambiguous problems, working closely with Product and Engineering leadership to break down solutions
• Influence engineering best practices, tooling, and architecture patterns
• Design and implement secure backend systems, including but not limited to authentication, authorization, and access control
• Make high-impact architectural decisions across backend services, balancing performance, security, and scalability, including areas such as identity management when relevant
• Identify technology risks and dependencies early to establish mitigation plans
• Mentor and guide other engineers through technical design, code reviews, and coaching
• Participate in security audits and compliance reviews
• Collaborate with InfoSec and AppSec teams on security implementations
• Collaborate cross-functionally with key partners in Product Management, Strategy, Operations, and Regulatory to ensure high-quality, high-impact delivery of innovative software projects

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with AWS Lambda, AWS ECS, AWS Fargate
• Experience with integrating OpenID, OAuth2, or SAML protocols
• Experience with medical applications or other regulated industries

Benefits

A reasonable estimate of the base salary compensation range is $146,232 to $200,177 (for all locations outside San Francisco Bay Area) and $155,750 to $240,922 (for San Francisco Bay Area), cash bonus, and stock options