Software Engineer

Summary

Join Parse Biosciences as a Software Engineer and contribute to the development of Trailmaker, a cloud-based platform for single-cell RNA sequencing data analysis. You will collaborate with a team to architect and build new features, enhancing user engagement. The role involves full-stack development, from planning and implementation to testing and deployment. You will be a core member of a small team, shaping engineering culture and processes. No prior biology or bioinformatics knowledge is required; however, a passion for problem-solving and collaboration is essential. This is a full-time, 100% remote position.

Requirements

• A degree in computer science (or similar) plus >1 year working experience OR at least 3 years equivalent working experience
• Experience working in a team that rapidly ships high-quality software that solves important problems
• Proficiency in at least two programming languages, including Python and JavaScript
• Knowledge of container-based cloud applications, ideally on AWS
• Significant professional experience and knowledge of web development
• Significant experience in conducting code reviews and providing feedback to others

Responsibilities

• Work closely with other team members to architect and build new features in order to increase the number of engaged users of the platform
• Contribute to any part of the codebase and be responsible for the entire development process from work planning, through implementation and writing tests to completing the feature
• Help us shape our engineering culture and processes
• Always put the user first
• Be an active participant and decision-maker during technical discussions
• Be passionate and empathetic - you fall in love with problems, not solutions. You’re a doer, and a helper
• Create, refine and improve development processes together with the team
• Champion and evangelize the agile development methodology
• Take pride in your work
• Think like an owner
• Experiment, test, try, fail and learn continuously
• Help and mentor team mates
• Have experience and desire to work as part of a close-knit team

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and Rx (prescription) coverage beginning on the 1st day of the month following your start date. Parse covers 90% of the monthly premiums for employees, and 60% for dependents
• A 401(k) program with no waiting period to participate
• Basic life insurance and short and long-term disability coverage. Monthly premiums for both are covered at 100% by Parse
• Flexible spending account (FSA) options for medical, dependent care, and commuter expenses
• A transportation program (Seattle only)
• New hire equity grants
• 12 paid holidays annually
• A generous time off policy