Frontend Engineer

Company Overview:

At Function Health, our mission is to revolutionize healthcare by making comprehensive health insights and personalized care accessible to all. Recognized as one of Fast Company’s Most Innovative Companies of 2024, we are committed to excellence in the health technology sector.

Venture-backed by top VC fund Andreessen Horowitz (a16z), we are growing our team with a hiring north star that guides us to seek out and cultivate talent that is not only technically excellent but also passionately aligned with our goal to innovate and empower. We seek individuals eager to make a significant impact on global health, with a relentless bias toward action and a growth mindset. In our collaborative and dynamic environment, we build our future together, focusing on a shared commitment to transforming lives through new technologies.

Role:

In this role, you’ll leverage your expertise in TypeScript, React, Redux, and Sagas to build and maintain our frontend codebase, ensuring it remains clean, scalable, and maintainable as we grow. You’ll collaborate closely with our product managers, designers, and backend engineers to bring Figma designs to life, optimizing for performance and security at every step.

We’re looking for someone who’s not only proficient in our frontend stack but also understands the broader technical architecture and the business impact of their work. If you thrive in a fast-paced startup environment, are detail-oriented, and can adapt to shifting priorities while maintaining high-quality standards, this role is for you.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and Maintain Frontend Codebase: Write clean, performant, and scalable code using TypeScript, React, Redux, and Sagas, ensuring maintainability and future scalability of the codebase.
• Architectural Integration: Understand and contribute to the overall technical architecture, ensuring seamless integration between front-end components and backend services (APIs, databases, etc.).
• UI Precision: Translate Figma designs into precise code, accounting for various UI states (hover, active, loading), cross-browser compatibility, and different modes (dark/light, mobile/desktop).
• Performance Optimization: Implement performance optimization techniques to maintain a fast and responsive user interface, even as the codebase grows.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with product managers, designers, and backend engineers, contributing to discussions and proactively addressing potential issues.

Qualifications/Skills:

• Expertise: 5+ years in Frontend development
• Technical Proficiency: Strong proficiency in frontend technologies, particularly TypeScript, React, Redux, and Sagas. Familiarity with other modern frameworks/libraries is a plus.
• Code Quality: Demonstrated ability to write clean, scalable, and maintainable code, with a focus on future scalability and performance.
• Architectural Understanding: In-depth understanding of how frontend components integrate with backend services and the overall technical architecture.
• Security Awareness: Strong understanding of security best practices, particularly in handling sensitive data and securing frontend applications.
• Performance Optimization: Experience with performance optimization techniques to keep the frontend fast and responsive as the codebase scales.
• UI/UX Precision: High attention to detail in matching code output to design specs, considering all UI states and cross-browser/device compatibility.
• Business Acumen: Ability to grasp and align with the company’s business logic and strategic goals, contributing to UX and product discussions.
• Communication and Independence: Excellent communication skills, with the ability to work proactively, independently, and asynchronously in a fully remote environment.
• Adaptability: Comfortable with context switching and adjusting to changes in priority, particularly in a fast-paced startup environment.

To be a strong fit you also need: (3-5 soft skills)

• Bias Toward Action: Demonstrated ability to take initiative, make decisions under uncertainty, and move projects forward even in the face of ambiguity. We value individuals who are self-starters and ready to act on opportunities and challenges alike.
• Entrepreneurial Spirit: Strong adaptability to changing business needs with a knack for building and optimizing processes. Your entrepreneurial mindset will be crucial in navigating the dynamic landscape of our industry, ensuring our platform remains competitive and responsive to user needs.
• Communication: Excellent communication skills, capable of explaining complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders. Effective communication is vital for cross-functional collaboration and ensuring alignment across our organization.
• Remote Work Adaptability: Comfort with remote work environments, demonstrating the ability to stay productive and connected with the team irrespective of physical location.
• Continuous Improvement: A willingness to question assumptions and a commitment to continuous improvement. Your openness to feedback and dedication to personal and professional growth will contribute significantly to our collective success.

Your dedication to these responsibilities will directly contribute to the success of our platform and the satisfaction of our users. We are looking for a proactive, skilled, and forward-thinking individual to join our team and help shape the future of our services.

Nice-to-Have Skills and Experiences:

While the core competencies are essential, the following qualifications will distinguish exceptional candidates:

• Start-Up Experience: We highly value individuals with start-up experience, especially former founders or early engineering hires. This experience indicates a versatile skill set and an ability to thrive in fast-paced, evolving environments.
• Familiarity with Health Technologies: Knowledge of or experience with popular health technologies, such as Oura, Whoop, Apple Watch, and CGMs (Continuous Glucose Monitors). An interest in or experience with health and wellness technologies suggests a passion for leveraging technology to improve personal and community health outcomes.

Why You'll Love Working With Us:

• Transition to Permanence: Embark on a promising path from contract to hire, leading to a salaried position complete with a comprehensive benefits package. After a successful 3-month probation, enjoy two weeks of paid vacation annually, plus the flexibility to choose from 13 holidays — tailoring your time off to what matters most to you.
• Empowerment in Your Role: Revel in the autonomy to handpick projects that resonate with your passion and expertise. Thrive in a supportive atmosphere where your independence is cherished, free from the constraints of micromanagement.
• Collaborative and Innovative Culture: Become part of a vibrant community that not only values but thrives on collaboration and innovation. Here, swift execution and the celebration of fresh ideas are the bedrock of our success.

We value our team at Function and offer a competitive salary and benefits package, flexible working hours, and a dynamic work environment where creativity and innovation are encouraged. If you are a highly motivated and experienced individual who is passionate about using technology to improve people’s lives, we would love to hear from you.

Join the Function Health team and become a part of our mission to revolutionize healthcare. Work with us to make a difference in the lives of thousands, ensuring a healthier future for all. Discover more about us and how we're changing the face of healthcare at Function Health.

FAQ’s

• What is Function’s approach to remote work?
  • Function is 100% remote across the United States, from Austin to New York to San Francisco. We meet up in person on occasion.
• Who works at Function?
  • At Function, our expanding team boasts globally recognized leaders, including esteemed professionals like Dr. Hyman, and visionary executives such as Mike, Jonathan, Pranitha
• What’s the interview process like?
  • First, you’ll interact with our recruiters as an initial screening to go over your background and ensure a skills fit.
  • Second, you’ll have a quick intro call with the team lead. On this call, we’re looking to understand your interests, experience, and if you’re a culture fit.
  • Third, we’ll do a short coding challenge + technical interview all on a Zoom call.
  • Finally, we’ll send an offer. If we don’t give an offer, we’ll provide feedback.

At Function, we celebrate diversity and are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. As an equal opportunity employer, we do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender identity, ancestry, religion, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, marital status, Veteran status, or any other occupationally irrelevant criteria.