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$150,000.00/yr - $225,000.00/yr A Bit About Us:
We are Arcadia Science, an evolutionary biology company founded and led by scientists. Our mission is to turn natural innovations into real-world solutions by developing systematic, and quantitative approaches to leveraging biology for therapeutics R&D. We share our research as openly as possible to accelerate discovery and engage with the broader scientific community.
The Opportunity:
We are looking for a full-stack software engineer who loves building user-friendly software products for scientists. To accelerate Arcadia’s goal of building end-to-end research workflows, we are developing web applications and data infrastructure to close the gap between our wet lab and computational scientists.
Our ideal candidate for this role has strong software development skills, experience building software from 0 → 1 in a fast-paced environment, and a natural engineering mindset. Top candidates will have a strong software engineering background, excellent product design skills, and fluency with modern web development frameworks and cloud technologies.
This role is a great fit for engineers interested in breaking into biotechnology and therapeutics – no direct experience in the life sciences is required. To ensure a dynamic environment for interactions and learning across multi-disciplinary teams, this role is onsite at our headquarters in Emeryville.
Given our goal of making our tools as widely available as possible, open source software experience is a big plus. You can learn more about our approach to computing at Arcadia here and check our existing projects on GitHub.
Responsibilities
Work onsite at Arcadia’s HQ alongside researchers and engineers to build applications, infrastructure, and tools for biological research workflows Work closely with end users to ensure the product is user-friendly and meets the needs of scientiss through rapid iteration cycles Architect, develop, and maintain our internal product suite using standard web technologies to be scalable, performant and delightful to use Provide ongoing support and maintenance for the product, including bug fixes and feature enhancements Leverage computational biology, machine learning, and bioinformatics skills to enhance the data exploration capabilities of the product
Education/Experience
BA/BS in computer science, computer engineering, or a related field Extensive experience (4-6 years) in building production-level software for data exploration and visualization Proficiency with TypeScript and Python Proficiency with backend frameworks and libraries, including FastAPI, SQLModel, Pydantic, and Polars Proficiency with web development frameworks and libraries, including React, Next.js, Astro, TanStack, and Tailwind CSS Proficiency with PostgreSQL databases, and experience with handling migrations Experience with developing full-stack AI-powered applications using frameworks such as the Vercel AI SDK or similar is a big plus, but not required Track record of taking new projects from idea to high quality technical product with a focus on delightful end-user experiences; previous startup experience a plus Experience with software engineering practices (version control, CI/CD pipelines etc.) Is highly adaptable and able to start and stop various projects as well as pivot with the organization as it grows Ability to move fast in an environment where things are sometimes loosely defined Interest in / understanding of evolutionary and molecular biology (direct experience not required)
The expected salary range is $150,000-$225,000 per year with generous equity and benefits, depending on experience level.
The position will require the individual to be on-site at our Emeryville, California headquarters.
Arcadia Science is an equal opportunity workplace; we welcome people from all backgrounds and communities. We provide competitive compensation and practical benefits to keep you happy and healthy so that you can do your best work. Please note that an offer of employment from Arcadia is contingent upon the successful clearance of a reference and background check. Seniority level
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Software Engineer, Full Stack
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Arcadia Science Join to apply for the
Software Engineer, Full Stack
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Arcadia Science Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features. This range is provided by Arcadia Science. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more. Base pay range
$150,000.00/yr - $225,000.00/yr A Bit About Us:
We are Arcadia Science, an evolutionary biology company founded and led by scientists. Our mission is to turn natural innovations into real-world solutions by developing systematic, and quantitative approaches to leveraging biology for therapeutics R&D. We share our research as openly as possible to accelerate discovery and engage with the broader scientific community.
The Opportunity:
We are looking for a full-stack software engineer who loves building user-friendly software products for scientists. To accelerate Arcadia’s goal of building end-to-end research workflows, we are developing web applications and data infrastructure to close the gap between our wet lab and computational scientists.
Our ideal candidate for this role has strong software development skills, experience building software from 0 → 1 in a fast-paced environment, and a natural engineering mindset. Top candidates will have a strong software engineering background, excellent product design skills, and fluency with modern web development frameworks and cloud technologies.
This role is a great fit for engineers interested in breaking into biotechnology and therapeutics – no direct experience in the life sciences is required. To ensure a dynamic environment for interactions and learning across multi-disciplinary teams, this role is onsite at our headquarters in Emeryville.
Given our goal of making our tools as widely available as possible, open source software experience is a big plus. You can learn more about our approach to computing at Arcadia here and check our existing projects on GitHub.
Responsibilities
Work onsite at Arcadia’s HQ alongside researchers and engineers to build applications, infrastructure, and tools for biological research workflows Work closely with end users to ensure the product is user-friendly and meets the needs of scientiss through rapid iteration cycles Architect, develop, and maintain our internal product suite using standard web technologies to be scalable, performant and delightful to use Provide ongoing support and maintenance for the product, including bug fixes and feature enhancements Leverage computational biology, machine learning, and bioinformatics skills to enhance the data exploration capabilities of the product
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BA/BS in computer science, computer engineering, or a related field Extensive experience (4-6 years) in building production-level software for data exploration and visualization Proficiency with TypeScript and Python Proficiency with backend frameworks and libraries, including FastAPI, SQLModel, Pydantic, and Polars Proficiency with web development frameworks and libraries, including React, Next.js, Astro, TanStack, and Tailwind CSS Proficiency with PostgreSQL databases, and experience with handling migrations Experience with developing full-stack AI-powered applications using frameworks such as the Vercel AI SDK or similar is a big plus, but not required Track record of taking new projects from idea to high quality technical product with a focus on delightful end-user experiences; previous startup experience a plus Experience with software engineering practices (version control, CI/CD pipelines etc.) Is highly adaptable and able to start and stop various projects as well as pivot with the organization as it grows Ability to move fast in an environment where things are sometimes loosely defined Interest in / understanding of evolutionary and molecular biology (direct experience not required)
The expected salary range is $150,000-$225,000 per year with generous equity and benefits, depending on experience level.
The position will require the individual to be on-site at our Emeryville, California headquarters.
Arcadia Science is an equal opportunity workplace; we welcome people from all backgrounds and communities. We provide competitive compensation and practical benefits to keep you happy and healthy so that you can do your best work. Please note that an offer of employment from Arcadia is contingent upon the successful clearance of a reference and background check. Seniority level
Seniority level Not Applicable Employment type
Employment type Full-time Job function
Job function Engineering and Information Technology Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Arcadia Science by 2x Sign in to set job alerts for “Software Engineer” roles.
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