Formation Bio is hiring a
Senior Software Engineer

Summary

The job is for a software developer at Formation Bio, a tech-driven pharmaceutical company that expedites drug development using its proprietary platform. The role involves designing, developing, and deploying AI and LLM solutions for strategic drug development, collaborating with cross-functional teams, ensuring scalability, security, and performance of software systems, and staying abreast of emerging trends in AI and software development.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in software development
• Demonstrated ability to thrive in ambiguous and rapidly-changing environments
• Proven track record of contributing significantly to the successful launch and scaling of new and innovative products, especially in a 0-1 setting
• Exceptional collaboration and communication skills
• Experience with AI technologies, particularly in LLMs and machine learning
• Familiarity with cloud infrastructure (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP) and the full end-to-end process of modern software deployment (e.g., containerization, CI/CD)

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, and deployment of software solutions that leverage AI and LLM technologies in the strategic drug development process
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including product managers and domain experts, to discover, build, and iterate on innovative features and products
• Ensure the scalability, security, and performance of our software systems
• Rapidly develop and iterate on proofs-of-concept to test new ideas and hypotheses to efficiently validate and evolve our software solutions in alignment with strategic objectives in drug development
• Stay abreast of emerging trends and advancements in AI, LLMs, and software development to continually enhance our product offerings
• Act as an internal evangelist for use of AI and LLMs, providing expert guidance and insights to other teams within the organization

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in the pharmaceutical or biotech industry is a plus, but not required

Benefits

• Competitive compensation relative to the New York City market
• Equity
• Generous perks
• Location flexibility
• Comprehensive benefits
• Access to information about compensation philosophy and pay transparency