Frontend Software Engineer
Frontend Software Engineer at Artos — San Francisco, CA, US
- Company: Artos
- Location: San Francisco, CA, US
- Employment type: FULL_TIME
- Posted: 2026-07-17
About this role
About Artos
At Artos, we build tools that help biopharma companies create and manage their regulatory submissions in a fraction of the time. If you’re looking to join a team whose mission is to fundamentally change the way that drug development gets done, we’d love to talk to you.
Demand from our customers is expanding rapidly, and we at Artos are looking for a hyper-talented, startup-minded engineer who can help us accelerate the development of a product that supports companies from innovative biotech startups to some of the largest pharmaceutical companies in the world in their mission to deliver life-saving treatments to patients faster than ever before.
As a core member of Artos’s engineering team, you will play a critical role in developing, scaling, and expanding the Artos platform to help serve regulatory needs for pharma and life science companies around the globe.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field. Equivalent practical experience will also be considered.
3+ years of professional experience developing web applications, ideally for enterprise SaaS platforms.
Strong expertise in modern frontend development, including:
React (with Hooks and modern patterns)
TypeScript
JavaScript (ES6+)
Responsive design, accessibility, and cross-browser compatibility
Proven experience building complex, production-grade UIs that integrate with backend APIs and handle large volumes of data.
Experience working with design systems and component libraries (e.g., Storybook, MUI, Tailwind).
Familiarity with frontend performance optimization, profiling, and debugging tools.
Comfortable working in an environment that uses CI/CD pipelines (e.g., GitHub Actions) and modern Git workflows.
Exposure to containerized development environments (e.g., Docker) and understanding of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP) is a plus.
Experience collaborating closely with product, design, and backend teams in an agile development environment.
Bonus: Experience integrating frontend applications with GenAI-based APIs or understanding of LLM product design patterns.
Bonus: Experience with regulated industries (e.g., life sciences, healthcare, or fintech) or familiarity with secure coding practices.
Bonus: Interest or experience in building tools for document automation, data pipelines, or AI/ML applications.
Requirements
Ability to build and maintain responsive, accessible, and performant frontend applications using React and TypeScript
Proficiency in modern JavaScript (ES6+), state management patterns, and component design best practices
Ability to design intuitive interfaces that support complex user workflows, particularly for enterprise SaaS applications
Ability to integrate with backend APIs and handle structured data (e.g., JSON, GraphQL, Protobuf) efficiently and securely
Ability to work closely with product and design teams to translate user needs into functional and polished UI/UX
Ability to learn and adapt to emerging frontend patterns for LLM-based systems, including prompt builders, chat UIs, and real-time feedback loops
Ability to debug UI and performance issues across browsers and platforms, and propose scalable solutions
Ability to stay current with best practices in frontend engineering and apply them thoughtfully in a production environment
Ability to communicate clearly across functions, including with backend engineers, product managers, and non-technical stakeholders
Ability to manage ambiguity in requirements and iterate quickly in a high-velocity, startup setting
Other Information
Very comfortable working in a fast-paced and intense startup environment
Willing to work in person in our office in Mission Bay 4-5 days/week
Likes matcha KitKats, believes every LLM prompt is just Schrodinger’s cat waiting to be observed, and knows too many random facts about the Mongol postal system