Senior Backend Software Engineer, HeartFlow

• We are seeking a Product-Minded Senior Backend Software Engineer who is passionate about architecting high-performance APIs and scalable cloud services
• We aren't just looking for a coder; we are looking for a technical partner who can take high-level product goals and translate them into actionable technical roadmaps
• 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
• Strong expertise in distributed systems and microservices architecture
• Demonstrated experience in building, deploying large-scale, secure RESTful APIs
• Leadership Skills: Experience driving technical vision and leading architectural decisions; ability to mentor and lead other engineers
• Methodologies: Experience with Agile development methodologies and project management tools
• Security Knowledge: Strong understanding of web and OWASP 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
• Collaboration: Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment

Desirable

• In this role, you will be a key driver of our clinical applications, building the robust REST APIs that power our Vue.js frontend
• You will work at the intersection of complex medical data and seamless user experiences, ensuring our backend systems are robust, secure, and highly available
• Lead the design, development, and scaling of backend services and APIs powering core product functionality
• Product Strategy: Partner with Product Managers to take high-level project goals and translate them into technical requirements, architectural designs, and actionable work items
• 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
• Implement rigorous authentication and authorization protocols. Ensure all backend development adheres to FDA regulations and HIPAA standards for medical software
• Collaborate cross-functionally with key partners in Product Management, Strategy, Operations, and Regulatory to ensure high-quality, high-impact delivery of innovative software projects