# Staff Systems Engineer (CT Imaging) at HeartFlow

- Company: HeartFlow
- What the company does: Heartflow’s vision is to transform CAD from the leading cause of death into a disease that can be managed for life.
- Company website: https://www.heartflow.com
- Type: Startups
- Level: Senior
- Location: San Francisco, California
- Work setup: On-site
- Pay: $200K to $250K base salary per year (USD)
- Posted: 2026-10-27
- Apply by: 2026-12-11
- Apply: https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/heartflowinc/jobs/6236409004?utm_source=1752vc&utm_medium=careers
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/heartflow-staff-systems-engineer-ct-imaging/

## About the role

Heartflow is a medical technology company advancing the diagnosis and management of coronary artery disease, the #1 cause of death worldwide, using cutting-edge technology. The flagship product—an AI-driven, non-invasive cardiac test supported by the ACC/AHA Chest Pain Guidelines called the Heartflow FFR CT Analysis—provides a color-coded, 3D model of a patient’s coronary arteries indicating the impact blockages have on blood flow to the heart. Found on 1752vc Careers, the job board for startup and VC roles.

## What they're looking for

- 10+ years of Systems Engineering experience in medical devices and/or regulated imaging products
- Direct experience with CT acquisition and reconstruction across both EID-CT and PCCT, including image quality and the impact of machine and technological differences
- Expertise in applied statistics, designing data analyses that quantify imaging performance, variance, and measurement accuracy across key variables such as machines, techniques, and patient populations
- Demonstrated ownership of system requirements, traceability, and verification and validation supporting successful regulatory submissions (e.g., 510(k), De Novo, PMA)
- Working knowledge of the design control, quality, risk, and software lifecycle requirements governing medical device software across major markets (FDA, EU MDR, PMDA)
- Proficiency in system design, interface definition, requirements writing, and configuration/change control of CT scanners and reconstruction-kernels

Tags: Software Engineering

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