Citizen Health
Staff Engineer, Front-End
Citizen Health, San Mateo, California, United States, 94409
About Us
At Citizen Health, we're on a mission to revolutionize rare disease research and patient care through the power of data and technology. Founded by individuals with personal connections to rare diseases, we've built a groundbreaking platform that empowers patients to take control of their health information and accelerate scientific breakthroughs. Our team of passionate builders, advocates, clinicians, and engineers is united around an audacious vision: to provide any patient, at any stage of any condition, with immediate access to exceptional personalized guidance.The Role
We're seeking a
Staff Front-End Engineer
to lead the development of our patient, partner, and internal-facing web applications. This role is crucial in creating intuitive, efficient, and responsive user interfaces that will directly impact our users' experience and our platform's success.
As a key technical leader on our front-end team, you'll drive architectural decisions, mentor other engineers, and build high-performance, scalable, and accessible user interfaces that serve diverse user groups including rare disease patients, healthcare providers, researchers, and our internal teams.
Your work will be at the heart of our mission, translating complex health data and research findings into user-friendly interfaces that empower patients, facilitate groundbreaking research, and streamline our internal operations.
This is a
hybrid
role based out of our office in San Mateo, CA and requires
2-3 days
in office.ResponsibilitiesArchitect and implement high-performance, scalable front-end solutions using modern web technologiesLead the design and development of reusable UI components and libraries to ensure consistency across our platformOptimize application performance, focusing on load time, responsiveness, and efficient resource usage, particularly crucial for our data-intensive healthcare applicationsCollaborate with UX/UI designers to translate wireframes and mockups into responsive, interactive features that meet the needs of rare disease patients, healthcare providers, and researchersImplement and maintain robust front-end testing strategies, including unit tests and end-to-end tests, to ensure the reliability of our critical health-related applicationsStay current with front-end best practices, emerging technologies, and industry trends, particularly those relevant to healthcare and scientific research applicationsWork closely with back-end engineering teams to integrate front-end applications with APIs and services, ensuring seamless data flow and functionalityContribute to the development of our front-end infrastructure, including build processes, deployment strategies, and development toolsMust-Have Skills7+ years of experience in front-end development, with a focus on complex single-page applications (SPAs) and a proven track record of launching consumer-facing productsExpert-level proficiency in JavaScript/TypeScript, React, and modern CSS (including CSS-in-JS solutions)Strong understanding of web performance optimization techniques, scalability, and securityExperience with front-end testing frameworks (e.g., Jest, React Testing Library, Cypress)Preferred Skills
Experience with state management solutions (e.g., Redux, MobX, or Recoil)Familiarity with modern build tools, module bundlers, and CI/CD pipelinesKnowledge of responsive design principles and cross-browser compatibilityProven track record of high-quality coding and architectural designPassion for creating exceptional consumer experiences, especially in the healthcare or health tech space
At Citizen Health, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome candidates from all backgrounds to apply. We particularly encourage applications from individuals with personal or family experiences with rare diseases, as your insights could be invaluable to our mission.
Join us in revolutionizing rare disease research and patient care through the power of technology!
California Base Pay Range: $200,000 - $235,000
This salary range is an estimate, and the actual salary may vary based on a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience and location. This position is eligible for stock options and other benefits including but not limited to Medical, Dental, Vision insurance. We also offer unlimited PTO and a paid new parent leave program so you can spend time with your new child.
At Citizen Health, we're on a mission to revolutionize rare disease research and patient care through the power of data and technology. Founded by individuals with personal connections to rare diseases, we've built a groundbreaking platform that empowers patients to take control of their health information and accelerate scientific breakthroughs. Our team of passionate builders, advocates, clinicians, and engineers is united around an audacious vision: to provide any patient, at any stage of any condition, with immediate access to exceptional personalized guidance.The Role
We're seeking a
Staff Front-End Engineer
to lead the development of our patient, partner, and internal-facing web applications. This role is crucial in creating intuitive, efficient, and responsive user interfaces that will directly impact our users' experience and our platform's success.
As a key technical leader on our front-end team, you'll drive architectural decisions, mentor other engineers, and build high-performance, scalable, and accessible user interfaces that serve diverse user groups including rare disease patients, healthcare providers, researchers, and our internal teams.
Your work will be at the heart of our mission, translating complex health data and research findings into user-friendly interfaces that empower patients, facilitate groundbreaking research, and streamline our internal operations.
This is a
hybrid
role based out of our office in San Mateo, CA and requires
2-3 days
in office.ResponsibilitiesArchitect and implement high-performance, scalable front-end solutions using modern web technologiesLead the design and development of reusable UI components and libraries to ensure consistency across our platformOptimize application performance, focusing on load time, responsiveness, and efficient resource usage, particularly crucial for our data-intensive healthcare applicationsCollaborate with UX/UI designers to translate wireframes and mockups into responsive, interactive features that meet the needs of rare disease patients, healthcare providers, and researchersImplement and maintain robust front-end testing strategies, including unit tests and end-to-end tests, to ensure the reliability of our critical health-related applicationsStay current with front-end best practices, emerging technologies, and industry trends, particularly those relevant to healthcare and scientific research applicationsWork closely with back-end engineering teams to integrate front-end applications with APIs and services, ensuring seamless data flow and functionalityContribute to the development of our front-end infrastructure, including build processes, deployment strategies, and development toolsMust-Have Skills7+ years of experience in front-end development, with a focus on complex single-page applications (SPAs) and a proven track record of launching consumer-facing productsExpert-level proficiency in JavaScript/TypeScript, React, and modern CSS (including CSS-in-JS solutions)Strong understanding of web performance optimization techniques, scalability, and securityExperience with front-end testing frameworks (e.g., Jest, React Testing Library, Cypress)Preferred Skills
Experience with state management solutions (e.g., Redux, MobX, or Recoil)Familiarity with modern build tools, module bundlers, and CI/CD pipelinesKnowledge of responsive design principles and cross-browser compatibilityProven track record of high-quality coding and architectural designPassion for creating exceptional consumer experiences, especially in the healthcare or health tech space
At Citizen Health, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome candidates from all backgrounds to apply. We particularly encourage applications from individuals with personal or family experiences with rare diseases, as your insights could be invaluable to our mission.
Join us in revolutionizing rare disease research and patient care through the power of technology!
California Base Pay Range: $200,000 - $235,000
This salary range is an estimate, and the actual salary may vary based on a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience and location. This position is eligible for stock options and other benefits including but not limited to Medical, Dental, Vision insurance. We also offer unlimited PTO and a paid new parent leave program so you can spend time with your new child.