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Frontend Software Engineer

Ark, Cambridge, Massachusetts, us, 02140

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About the Role Ark is seeking a Frontend Software Engineer to join our fast‑moving startup tackling some of the hardest problems in biomanufacturing. In this role, you’ll focus on building performant, beautiful, and intuitive interfaces that power our digital bioprocess platform. You’ll collaborate closely with designers, backend engineers, and bioprocess modelers to bring complex scientific workflows to life in the browser. This is an opportunity to contribute to core product experiences and help shape the way scientists interact with high‑fidelity bioprocess simulations.

Key Responsibilities

Frontend development

– Build responsive, high‑performance SPAs using modern frameworks like React or Vue.

Component architecture

– Design clean, reusable UI components with strong type safety and maintainable state management.

API integration

– Work with backend engineers to connect to FastAPI and other services using shared schemas and OpenAPI specs.

Performance & UX optimization

– Ensure smooth rendering and intuitive user interactions for complex visualization and simulation tools.

Code quality & testing

– Write modular, well‑tested, and documented code in a collaborative Git workflow.

Cross‑functional collaboration

– Partner with modelers, designers, and other engineers to deliver end‑to‑end product features.

Tech Stack

Frontend:

TypeScript, React, Tailwind, Zustand (or equivalent)

Backend:

Python (FastAPI), Postgres

Infrastructure:

Docker, AWS (or similar cloud platform)

Tooling:

OpenAPI, JSON Schema, zod, shared schema generation across frontend/backend

About You

2–5 years of professional experience in software development, with a strong focus on frontend engineering.

Proficiency with

TypeScript

and modern frameworks like

React ,

Vue , or

Svelte .

Understanding of component‑driven architecture and state management (Zustand, Redux, or Pinia).

Experience working in

monorepo

or

type‑shared

environments is a plus.

Familiarity with REST APIs and schema‑based communication tools like OpenAPI or zod.

Strong sense of code quality, modular design, and testing practices.

Bonus: Exposure to backend development (Python/FastAPI), Docker workflows, or 3D/visualization frameworks.

Position

Full‑time, exempt

Location:

Cambridge, MA

Benefits:

Health, dental, and vision coverage, holiday and vacation time, 401k matching, stock options, and career growth opportunities

Seniority level Entry level

Employment type Full‑time

Ark Biotech is an equal‑opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

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