Senior Software Engineer, Front End

Job description

ABOUT US Axle Health builds AI scheduling and workforce management software to empower in-home healthcare providers to deliver exceptional, personalized care right where patients feel most comfortable—at home. Some of the biggest providers in the country use our software (like Cityblock Health and U Penn Health System) to improve the utilization of their field teams by 17%+, and automate the operational burden of scheduling and dispatching. Our platform includes proprietary logistics algorithms to optimize scheduling, a mobile app for field staff, an operations dashboard for office teams, engagement and booking tools for patients, and a wide range of integrations and external APIs for modular access. We’re a team of top-tier engineers and operators, backed by $14m from top investors such as Y Combinator, Pear VC, and F-Prime, applying our intellect and logistics experience to upend how home healthcare is delivered. We're looking for a Senior Software Engineer with deep frontend expertise to join our Engineering team, building the interfaces that clinicians, office teams, and patients rely on every day. Axle's platform handles complex scheduling and workforce management workflows in real time, and the frontend needs to make that complexity disappear for the people using it. This role sits at the intersection of product craft and technical rigor, and the person who thrives here cares as much about how something feels as how it's built. Our ideal candidate brings expert-level React and TypeScript skills, meaningful React Native experience, and strong architectural instincts for frontend systems at scale. You've built polished, performant user experiences before (whether at a large consumer product company, a healthcare platform, or a fast-growing startup) and you know how to work across a team without losing your connection to the code. WHAT YOU’LL DO - Architect and build scalable frontend systems integrated with GraphQL APIs and real-time data streams - Implement responsive web applications and mobile experiences across clinician, office, and patient-facing surfaces - Build performant React components and UIs that handle complex scheduling and logistics workflows with clarity and speed - Develop and maintain our React Native mobile application used by field clinicians in real time - Lead frontend code reviews and establish best practices for component architecture, state management, and performance - Mentor junior and mid-level engineers on modern frontend development patterns and healthcare application requirements - Collaborate closely with product managers, designers, and backend engineers to deliver cohesive, high-quality user experiences - Optimize application performance for mobile devices and variable network conditions in healthcare environments REQUIREMENTS - 7+ years of software engineering experience with strong frontend focus - Expert-level proficiency in React and TypeScript using modern architectural patterns - Experience building and deploying React Native mobile applications - Hands-on experience with GraphQL client libraries (Apollo Client preferred) - Strong understanding of web performance optimization and mobile-first development - Experience with responsive design, CSS-in-JS, and modern styling frameworks - Proven ability to lead rigorous, constructive code reviews and architectural discussions - Strong technical communication skills — able to explain decisions clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders - Experience working in fast-paced, high-growth startup environments with a track record of operating with autonomy NICE TO HAVE - Experience building healthcare applications with complex compliance requirements (HIPAA, SOC-2) - Familiarity with logistics, scheduling, or workforce management applications - Experience implementing real-time features (WebSockets, Server-Sent Events) - Familiarity with design systems and component libraries - Knowledge of accessibility standards and inclusive design practices - Familiarity with the Axle Health tech stack: React Native, Apollo Client, PostgreSQL, AWS, Datadog, Sentry TOOLS YOU MAY USE - React + TypeScript - React Native - GraphQL + Apollo Client - PostgreSQL - AWS - Datadog + Sentry - Git / GitHub / Graphite - Jest + React Testing Library - Claude Code and Cursor WHAT WE OFFER In addition to offering a competitive salary and equity, we want to ensure every team member has the tools they need to work to the best of their ability. To that end… We are committed to your Ownership: - We cultivate an environment where team members feel ownership over the work they do. Everyone in an organization has big ideas and we want to hear them and implement them. - All of our employees have equity compensation. We want you to benefit from all the hard work you do in helping patients and catalyzing this shift in healthcare. We are committed to your Wellness: - Medical, Dental, Vision - 401k plan - Flexible PTO and sick days - Commuter benefits - Santa Monica HQ with 180 degree beach views and daily catered lunches We are committed to your Growth: - Fast paced work environment geared towards professional growth - Get the chance to move roles within the organization to learn new skills and continue to make an impact We are committed to building Community: - Monthly team events, dinners, & happy hours - Special team outings - some past events have included: yacht cruises, visits to Universal Studios, Magic Castle, and Vegas