Senior Software Engineer, Full Stack

Level : 4 Salary band : $150,000 - $190,000 (we have broadened our typical L4 band at the top end to allow for applications from more senior folks) Bonus : 8% performance-based, discretionary Location : Hybrid - work in our Cambridge, MA office up to 3x/wk If you are more senior or experienced than the scope of this role but you're still interested in the opportunity or company, then please apply - we are always excited to speak to folk as we scale. At Automata , we're on a mission to transform how scientists work by making automation accessible to every lab in the world. We believe that by giving labs the power to automate, we can unlock discoveries that will shape the future of life sciences"”from diagnostics and drug discovery to synthetic biology. But we're more than just a company disrupting the industry"”we're a team of innovators, problem-solvers, and creators passionate about empowering scientists. Our LINQ platform combines hardware and software to streamline workflows, making lab automation fast, flexible, and affordable. This means our customers can focus on groundbreaking research, while we take care of the rest. Why Work at Automata? Impact : Your work will directly contribute to advancements in science and medicine, supporting labs around the globe as they push boundaries in research and innovation. Innovation : You'll be part of a team solving complex problems, using cutting-edge technology. Growth : We invest in our people . Whether through hands-on experience, professional development, or collaborative projects, you'll grow both professionally and personally. Community : Join a diverse, passionate team that values collaboration . We're looking for Full Stack Software Engineers based in Boston to join our Engineering Team. Our mission is to build lab automation products at the convergence of hardware and software in the life-sciences automation space that can transform the industry, accelerating science. About the team Our engineers are driven by curiosity and a growth mindset. They find immense joy in seeing the software power the robots and the hardware bench , transporting plates from instrument to instrument. They understand the profound impact of their work on the life sciences industry, and this fuels their passion. The core skills we'd like to see: Python for our application code, APIs and SDK, and scripting Typescript with React We are flexible and look for the right folks. You are not expected to know everything, but here are some other of our core technologies and what our environment looks like: SQL and NoSQL databases: PostgreSQL, Couchbase, DynamoDB Event-driven architecture, employing technologies such as Kafka, gRPC and Protobuf for event definitions Solver technology and algorithms to drive our workflow scheduling solver engine Deployment on AWS to IoT Greengrass, ECS, Lambda and EKS, with infrastructure managed via Terraform and pipelines via CircleCI Kubernetes and Docker for running our applications Observability platform via Datadog Feature flags to enable us to experiment and control when we release new features to customers In this role, you will be responsible for: Shipping and building a resilient product with scale and reliability in mind. Taking pragmatic approaches and keeping it simple by solving for problems that we have. Building an agile architecture that is expected to evolve and is flexible to adapt. Collaborating and supporting your team because code is just one part of the job. Putting customers at the heart of what you do by understanding what makes sense for our users. What it takes: Production experience across the core technology stack of Python and React, ideally working on data-intensive applications. Automation-focused with a DevOps mindset in setting up pipelines for managing our deployments. Delivery-focused and pragmatic in ensuring customer value is delivered efficiently. Collaborative problem solver in assisting engineering teams in improving developer productivity. Have a product mindset , always keen to understand customer needs. Effective stakeholder management in supporting customer engagement. Comfortable dealing with ambiguity , thinking through the problem space. US team benefits: Healthcare : Competitive healthcare for you and your family 401k : We offer a 401(k) retirement savings plan Well-being budget : Invest in your own well-being, personal growth, and hobbies Holiday : 30 days + 8 public holidays Additional leave days : Time off for dependents, 'Me days', birthdays and volunteering days off Birthday trees : Planting a tree for every employee on their birthday, every year Paid sick leave : 10 days paid sick leave to stay home and focus on rest and recovery Mental health support : Access therapy for you and your family Career progression frameworks : Each department & discipline has a progression framework We are an equal-opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Discrimination of any kind is strictly prohibited. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Created: 2025-03-01