[Remote] Staff Software Engineer (Frontend / UI)

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Function Health is the AI operating system for health, designed to empower people to live 100 healthy years. They are seeking a highly skilled Staff Software Engineer to lead the development of member-facing experiences that help individuals understand and act on their health data, focusing on architecture, performance, and usability of web and mobile applications.ResponsibilitiesLead the architecture, design, and development of modern web and mobile applicationsBuild intuitive, performant, and highly polished user experiences using React and React NativeEstablish frontend best practices around component architecture, state management, testing, accessibility, and performanceDrive the evolution of our design system and shared UI component librariesMaintain a high bar for product quality, usability, and engineering excellenceOwn complex features end-to-end, from user interface development through backend services and APIsCollaborate closely with product, design, and data teams to transform ideas into exceptional customer experiencesDesign and implement scalable APIs and services that power our member-facing applicationsContribute to technical decisions across frontend, backend, infrastructure, and data systemsChampion frontend performance, responsiveness, accessibility, and reliabilityOptimize application performance across web and mobile platformsLeverage analytics and user feedback to continuously improve product experiencesEnsure members can easily understand and interact with complex health informationProvide architectural guidance and technical mentorship across the engineering organizationLead high-impact initiatives from concept through launchDrive engineering standards, code quality, and best practicesHelp scale engineering processes and systems to support rapid company growthPartner with Product, Design, Clinical, and Data teams to deliver impactful featuresEvaluate emerging technologies and development approaches to improve product quality and team velocityFoster a culture of continuous improvement, experimentation, and learningSkills10+ years of software engineering experience, including significant experience building customer-facing productsProven success leading complex technical initiatives in high-growth or startup environmentsExperience balancing hands-on development with technical leadership and mentorshipDeep expertise in JavaScript/TypeScript and modern frontend developmentExtensive experience with React and modern frontend architecturesStrong understanding of design systemsStrong understanding of component librariesStrong understanding of state managementStrong understanding of accessibility (WCAG)Strong understanding of performance optimizationStrong understanding of frontend testing frameworksStrong understanding of modern build and deployment toolingExperience building highly interactive, data-rich user interfacesUnderstanding of mobile architecture, performance optimization, and platform-specific considerationsExperience designing and building APIs and backend servicesStrong proficiency with Python or similar backend technologiesAbility to comfortably work across the entire application stackExperience integrating third-party services and external data platformsStrong product instincts and a passion for creating exceptional user experiencesAbility to balance technical excellence with business impactExperience collaborating closely with Product and Design teamsStrong understanding of Agile development methodologiesStrong understanding of test-driven developmentStrong understanding of continuous integration and deploymentStrong understanding of software architecture principlesStrong understanding of scalable system designCommitment to writing maintainable, high-quality codeAbility to make progress in ambiguous environmentsStrong ownership mentality and willingness to tackle difficult problemsComfortable making decisions with incomplete informationAdaptable and resourceful in fast-moving environmentsExcited to build processes, systems, and products from the ground upThrives in rapidly evolving business and technical landscapesExceptional communication skillsAbility to explain complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholdersStrong collaborator across Engineering, Product, Design, and Operations teamsPassion for learning new technologies and approachesWillingness to challenge assumptions and improve existing systemsGrowth mindset focused on continuous improvementAdvanced expertise with React, React Native, and TypeScriptExperience building large-scale consumer applicationsExperience developing data visualization and analytics experiencesFamiliarity with GCP, Postgres, and modern web architecture patternsExperience integrating AI or machine learning capabilities into user-facing productsStartup experience as an early engineering hire, founder, or technical leaderBenefitsCompetitive salary and benefits packageFlexible working hoursA dynamic work environment where creativity and innovation are encouragedCompany OverviewFunction Health is a health platform offering lab tests to help individuals monitor their health. It was founded in 2022, and is headquartered in Austin, Texas, USA, with a workforce of 11-50 employees. Its website is https://www.functionhealth.com.