Scientific Software Engineer

Ganymede is building AWS for the sciences, with a mission of improving the world through better healthcare outcomes. We believe that the highest leverage approach to speed up science is through better software and data connectivity.As a Scientific Software Engineer (SSE), you'll work directly with scientists and engineers to understand their most important problems and automate them away using Ganymede’s platform. You’ll be the tip of the spear of our efforts to accelerate science, and will have a highly independent and varied role in owning the implementation and success of Ganymede. You will apply your problem-solving, creativity, and technical skills to derive and implement solutions to drive real-world impact.SSEs are effectively CTOs for clients’ Ganymede builds; you’ll have substantial autonomy to execute projects end-to-end. Ganymede forms the core data backbone of labs and scientific manufacturing, so you’ll wear many hats:Client Owner : Own implementation by working with client executives and users to define and prioritize problems, building a deep understanding of their lab instruments and scientific analysis, and then setting up Ganymede’s platform pipelines to automate these details. You’ll be the expert on your clients’ scientific data, processes, and operations.Software Engineer : Collaborate with fellow engineers to define the architecture needed for the Ganymede core platform, integrate our web backend and infra into client systems, and develop applications to interact with biotech lab instrument hardware.Culture Carrier : Be a key determinant of our culture, and will help us grow and set norms for the business as we scale.What we look for :At least 2 years of full-time experience developing software or writing analytical codeExcellent collaboration skills in both written and verbal forms, as well as via clear, cleanly written codeStrong engineering background, preferably in computer science, physics, or engineering disciplineProficiency with analytical programming languages (e.g. - scientific Python, Mathematica, Julia, etc.)Hunger, curiosity, and motivation to learn about and solve data problems for clients with the rest of the Ganymede teamDesire to improve software infrastructure for scientists advancing the health and welfare of peopleLocated in, and authorized to work from, the United States; Bay Area preferredAvailability for approx. 10-15% travel, concentrated in the US WestPluses (but not required by any means!) :Experience with external client-facing technical engagementsFluency with implementing numerical methods in a non-academic settingFamiliarity with software development for scientific instrumentation, lab automation, or roboticsExperience developing software running on cloud infrastructureBenefits :Remote-first role and culture, with periodic reimbursed travel for the team to meet togetherSignificant equity as an early employeeUnlimited PTO & sick daysExcellent health benefits (Medical, Dental & Vision), life, and disability insuranceFamily leave (Maternity, Paternity, Medical, Caregiver)Health & Wellness stipendLimited 401K matchSalary Range

120K-180K depending on experience

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