Description
We are looking for a Software Engineer to join our Lab Systems team. As a Software Engineer, you will work closely with engineers, product partners, and laboratory scientists to build and evolve internal software systems that support the design, build, and testing of therapeutic antibodies at scale.
This role is designed for engineers with several years of experience building and supporting production software who are excited to grow their technical scope and domain impact. Depending on experience and demonstrated impact, this role may be leveled as Software Engineer I (SWE I) or Software Engineer II (SWE II).
Key Responsibilities:
- Design, implement, test, and maintain features in BigHat's internally developed, cloud-based LIMS+ platform.
- Work independently on well-scoped features and improvements, following work through implementation, testing, and release.
- Collaborate closely with cross-functional partners (scientists, product owners, and other engineers) to translate real-world lab workflows into reliable software.
- Participate actively in engineering ceremonies, technical discussions, and code reviews.
- Own the quality and outcomes of your work, including debugging, test failures, and production issues.
This role reports to the Lab Systems Lead and works closely with the Lab Systems Product Owner, with responsibilities that impact teams across BigHat.
About You:
- You have experience contributing to and owning work in a production software environment.
- You are comfortable working independently on small to medium features and improvements.
- You communicate clearly about progress, risks, and tradeoffs, and collaborate effectively with peers and partners.
- You take ownership of your work and follow issues through to resolution.
- You are curious and motivated by building software that supports real users doing complex work.
Experience:
- 3–5 years of professional software engineering experience building production systems OR 2+ years of professional software engineering experience with prior experience in biotech, life sciences, laboratory environments, or scientific software, where domain knowledge meaningfully accelerates impact.
Relevant Tech / Skills:
- Experience with some (not necessarily all) of the following: TypeScript, React, Material-UI, Vega, Python 3, SQLAlchemy, RESTful API design, AWS (CDK, Lambda, Step Functions, ECS/Batch, Fargate, API Gateway, Athena), relational databases (e.g., PostgreSQL), Pandas, PyTorch or other ML frameworks (nice to have, not required).
Benefits:
- The salary estimated for this position is $135,000 - $175,000 + bonus + options + benefits. Compensation will vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Actual compensation will be confirmed in writing at the time of the offer.
- Range of health insurance plan options through Anthem and Kaiser (monthly credit if benefit waived)
- Dental, and vision coverage through Guardian
- Additional well-being benefits through Nayya, OneMedical, Wagmo, Rula, and more
- 401(k) with company match
- DTO, two weeks of company-wide shutdown, and 12 company holidays
- Paid parental leave