Senior Software Engineer
Company: Flagship Pioneering, Inc.
Location: Cambridge
Posted on: May 11, 2022
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Job Description:
About Generate Biomedicines Generate Biomedicines is a new kind
of therapeutics company - existing at the intersection of machine
learning, biological engineering, and medicine - pioneering
Generative Biology--- to create breakthrough medicines where novel
therapeutics are computationally generated, instead of being
discovered. Generate has built a machine learning-powered
biomedicines platform with the potential to generate new drugs
across a wide range of biologic modalities. This platform
represents a potentially fundamental shift in what is possible in
the field of biotherapeutic development. We pursue this audacious
vision because we believe in the unique and revolutionary power of
generative biology to radically transform the lives of billions,
with an outsized opportunity for patients in need. We are seeking
collaborative, relentless problem solvers that share our passion
for impact to join us! Generate was founded in 2018 by Flagship
Pioneering and has received over $420 million in funding, providing
the resources to rapidly scale the organization. The Company has
offices in Cambridge, Somerville, and Andover with approximately
150 employees. Position Summary We are seeking a creative,
motivated Software Engineer to help build our data platform.
Generate Biomedicines is an innovative platform company leveraging
Machine Learning to design novel protein therapeutics. This role
will be an integral part of building a powerful, integrated data
platform that streamlines data flow between wet and dry lab
functions. The successful candidate will work closely with
scientists from across the organization to understand both platform
and project requirements, and translate those into high-quality
software that rapidly advances our scientific programs. Key
Responsibilities: Design and build web-based tools that enable
experiment design and execution, capture results, and manage lab
data Design and develop data models to support lab workflows
Contribute to platform data architecture to ensure data flows
smoothly between organizational groups Work with lab and
computational scientists to identify needs and opportunities for
platform improvement Integrate third party applications, such as
ELN, into the data platform Integrate automation robots with the
data platform for high-throughput processes Lead development
efforts, manage/mentor junior software engineers Qualifications:
Bachelor's or Master's in Computer Science, Data Science, or
related field plus 5+ years of experience is required. Masters
preferred Demonstrated proficiency in Javascript/Typescript web
development, and experience using a modern MV(C/VM) framework
Demonstrated proficiency in SQL Demonstrated understanding of data
management best practices and biological data Self-motivated and
curious with strong desire to both learn from and teach others
Outstanding communications and interpersonal skills Proficiency in
Python and/or Java a plus Experience with AWS a plus Work schedule:
We are open to a flexible work schedule or fully remote Flagship
Pioneering and our ecosystem companies are committed to equal
employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry,
religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age,
citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran
status. COVID Safety: Generate Biomedicines enforces a mandatory
vaccination policy for COVID-19. All employees must be fully
vaccinated and have received a booster. The purpose of this policy
is to safeguard the health of our employees, their families, and
the community at large from infectious disease that may be reduced
by vaccinations. The company will make exceptions to this policy if
required by applicable law and will consider requests for an
exemption from this policy due to a medical reason, or because of a
sincerely held religious belief, or any other exemptions that may
be recognized by applicable law. Recruitment & Staffing Agencies :
Flagship Pioneering and its affiliated Flagship Lab companies
(collectively, "FSP") do not accept unsolicited resumes from any
source other than candidates. The submission of unsolicited resumes
by recruitment or staffing agencies to FSP or its employees is
strictly prohibited unless contacted directly by Flagship
Pioneering's internal Talent Acquisition team. Any resume submitted
by an agency in the absence of a signed agreement will
automatically become the property of FSP, and FSP will not owe any
referral or other fees with respect thereto.
Keywords: Flagship Pioneering, Inc., Cambridge , Senior Software Engineer, IT / Software / Systems , Cambridge, Massachusetts
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