Backend Software Engineer

Backend Software Engineer

Hybrid - 2-3 days in office

Downtown San Francisco

Salary: $150,000 - $180,000 base

About the Company:

This venture-backed company is tackling some of the most complex challenges in health and personalized medicine through software. With a strong technical team and a mission-driven culture, they operate at the intersection of biology, data, and engineering.

About the Role:

This Backend Software Engineer will support internal tooling and backend development for external-facing systems. This role is ideal for a hands-on engineer who enjoys building, maintaining, and optimizing system, especially in a mission-driven biotech environment.

Role Responsibilities

Maintain and improve well-established backend systems and internal tools

Build new features and support system stability in support of lab operations

Help integrate third-party LIMS systems as they expand sequencing lab capabilities

Support clinical lab integration initiatives and infrastructure

Collaborate cross-functionally with lab teams

Key Requirements

3+ years of experience as a backend software engineer

Strong proficiency in Python and Django

Comfortable doing hands-on work in a fast-moving environment

Interest in biotechnology, laboratory systems, or healthcare-focused engineering

Willingness to work onsite 2–3 days per week in San Francisco

Bonus: Familiarity with LIMS or lab automation

If you are interested in this position, apply to this role and send an email to Emma Spagnola at . Please attach a resume and a short explanation on why you are a fit for this position. Thanks!