[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. Responsibilities Lead the architecture, design, and development of modern web and mobile applications Build intuitive, performant, and highly polished user experiences using React and React Native Establish frontend best practices around component architecture, state management, testing, accessibility, and performance Drive the evolution of our design system and shared UI component libraries Maintain a high bar for product quality, usability, and engineering excellence Own complex features end-to-end, from user interface development through backend services and APIs Collaborate closely with product, design, and data teams to transform ideas into exceptional customer experiences Design and implement scalable APIs and services that power our member-facing applications Contribute to technical decisions across frontend, backend, infrastructure, and data systems Champion frontend performance, responsiveness, accessibility, and reliability Optimize application performance across web and mobile platforms Leverage analytics and user feedback to continuously improve product experiences Ensure members can easily understand and interact with complex health information Provide architectural guidance and technical mentorship across the engineering organization Lead high-impact initiatives from concept through launch Drive engineering standards, code quality, and best practices Help scale engineering processes and systems to support rapid company growth Partner with Product, Design, Clinical, and Data teams to deliver impactful features Evaluate emerging technologies and development approaches to improve product quality and team velocity Foster a culture of continuous improvement, experimentation, and learning Skills 10+ years of software engineering experience, including significant experience building customer-facing products Proven success leading complex technical initiatives in high-growth or startup environments Experience balancing hands-on development with technical leadership and mentorship Deep expertise in JavaScript/TypeScript and modern frontend development Extensive experience with React and modern frontend architectures Strong understanding of design systems Strong understanding of component libraries Strong understanding of state management Strong understanding of accessibility (WCAG) Strong understanding of performance optimization Strong understanding of frontend testing frameworks Strong understanding of modern build and deployment tooling Experience building highly interactive, data-rich user interfaces Understanding of mobile architecture, performance optimization, and platform-specific considerations Experience designing and building APIs and backend services Strong proficiency with Python or similar backend technologies Ability to comfortably work across the entire application stack Experience integrating third-party services and external data platforms Strong product instincts and a passion for creating exceptional user experiences Ability to balance technical excellence with business impact Experience collaborating closely with Product and Design teams Strong understanding of Agile development methodologies Strong understanding of test-driven development Strong understanding of continuous integration and deployment Strong understanding of software architecture principles Strong understanding of scalable system design Commitment to writing maintainable, high-quality code Ability to make progress in ambiguous environments Strong ownership mentality and willingness to tackle difficult problems Comfortable making decisions with incomplete information Adaptable and resourceful in fast-moving environments Excited to build processes, systems, and products from the ground up Thrives in rapidly evolving business and technical landscapes Exceptional communication skills Ability to explain complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders Strong collaborator across Engineering, Product, Design, and Operations teams Passion for learning new technologies and approaches Willingness to challenge assumptions and improve existing systems Growth mindset focused on continuous improvement Advanced expertise with React, React Native, and TypeScript Experience building large-scale consumer applications Experience developing data visualization and analytics experiences Familiarity with GCP, Postgres, and modern web architecture patterns Experience integrating AI or machine learning capabilities into user-facing products Startup experience as an early engineering hire, founder, or technical leader Benefits Competitive salary and benefits package Flexible working hours A dynamic work environment where creativity and innovation are encouraged Company Overview Function 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.

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