Software Development Engineer, Special Projects

Salary: $143,700 - 194,400 per year Requirements:

• Bachelors degree or equivalent
• 5+ years of experience across the full software development lifecycle, including coding standards, code reviews, source control management, build processes, testing, and operations
• 5+ years of programming experience in at least one modern language, such as C++, Java, Scala, or Python
• 2+ years of experience with AWS technologies, such as Batch, S3, Lambda, CloudFormation, and SQS
• Preferred: Masters degree in Computer Science, Bioinformatics, Genomics, or a related field
• Preferred: Knowledge of professional software engineering practices and full-lifecycle development best practices, including coding standards, code reviews, source control management, build processes, testing, and operations
• Preferred: 2+ years of experience with scientific software, such as bioinformatics tools, high-performance computing, or data visualization libraries like Plotly, Altair, or D3
• Preferred: Experience with NoSQL databases or PostgreSQL or other relational databases, along with strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and effective communication

• Design and build scalable machine learning inference pipelines with scientists and engineers to support reliable model execution as data volumes increase
• Architect and improve databases that store workflow and output metadata, balancing performance, maintainability, and extensibility
• Improve system performance and reliability so customers receive results quickly and accurately
• Contribute throughout the software development lifecycle, from requirements gathering and design through implementation, testing, deployment, and operations
• Review code, mentor teammates, and document software so the broader team can maintain and extend it
• Coordinate with colleagues across teams, share project progress, participate in design reviews, and collaborate with scientists to prototype features

• AWS
• Lambda
• Architect
• D3
• Support
• Java
• Machine Learning
• NoSQL
• PostgreSQL
• Python
• Scala
• Cloud

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We build products at the intersection of machine learning and the life sciences, turning complex scientific models into actionable results for customers. Our team of scientists, engineers, and product managers works in a collaborative, startup-like environment, scaling infrastructure to generate, analyze, and deliver growing volumes of data. We support team members growth through one-on-one mentoring, thoughtful code reviews, and projects designed to broaden skills, and we value flexibility, knowledge sharing, and an inclusive workplace. We are an equal opportunity employer and provide workplace accommodations during the application and hiring process. The role is based in Seattle, Washington. The annual base salary range is $143,700–$194,400, with sign-on payments, restricted stock units, and benefits including health coverage, 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave.

last updated 41 week of 2026