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Systems Engineer III (Research)

Heartflow
Location
San Francisco, California
Posted
16 days ago
Department
Software Engineering
Salary
$150,000 to $185,000
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Systems Engineering, Computer Science, Data Science, Biomedical Engineering, or a related field
  • 5+ years of industry experience in research, systems engineering, or a related field, ideally in medical imaging, medical devices, or another regulated domain
  • Proven track record translating complex projects or research needs into clear, executable programs and driving them from planning through delivery
  • Working knowledge of methods for evaluating data and experiment quality, including reproducibility, agreement, and error detection
  • Solid understanding of medical image data structures and imaging workflows (e.g., DICOM)
  • Proficiency in Python and SQL for building and validating data pipelines, computing quality metrics, and producing dataset documentation
Nice to have
  • Experience running annotation or ground-truth campaigns for medical imaging AI, especially CT or cardiovascular imaging (CCTA)
  • Familiarity with reproducibility and agreement statistics (e.g., intraclass correlation, Bland-Altman) as they apply to reader studies and ground truth
  • Experience with large-scale data querying using SQL and cloud storage such as AWS
What the job really is

As a Systems Engineer III at Heartflow, you will be responsible for managing the research data pipeline, which involves designing and executing data campaigns that support algorithm and product research. You will collaborate with various teams to define data requirements, ensure data quality, and create well-documented datasets that facilitate research and product development. Your role will also include promoting systems engineering best practices within the organization.

Benefits
  • A reasonable estimate of the base salary compensation range is $150,000 to $185,000, bonus, and equity
Things to weigh
  • No specific mention of remote work options or flexibility
  • The role involves significant cross-functional collaboration, which may require strong interpersonal skills
  • The focus on medical imaging and regulated domains may imply a need for adherence to strict compliance and quality standards
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