JOB SUMMARY
We are seeking a talented and motivated front-end engineer to join the Software Group within Iambic. In this role you will work in a highly collaborative team focused on creating front-end technologies that leverage robotics, lab automation, and machine learning for drug discovery. You will focus on platform capabilities that support lab operations, driving innovation and operational excellence in the process, and interact not only with other engineers but also with laboratory scientists in a range of disciplines. While we prefer candidates based in San Diego to facilitate direct access to our users and lab facilities, we are open to considering applicants located anywhere in the United States.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Design and implement modular capabilities within an existing software platform to support lab operations, leveraging React.js or TypeScript for development.
Collaborate with stakeholders, including users and product managers, to gather customer needs and work backward from these requirements to deliver effective technical solutions.
Work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration of front-end and back-end functionalities, including implementing or enhancing backend services and APIs (Python experience is a plus).
Conduct code reviews for pull requests to ensure quality and adherence to best practices in related areas.
Contribute to technical discussions, architectural decisions, and promoting software best practices such as version control, code review, testing, and documentation.
Clearly communicate in meetings and company demos, at a level suited to the audience.
QUALIFICATIONS
Education: Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience).
Experience:
8+ years of experience in software engineering with a strong focus on front-end development and full-stack integration.
Proven expertise in front-end development using React.js or TypeScript.
Extensive experience in lab informatics development or scientific software development.
Demonstrated success in industry roles, preferably with startup experience.
Hands-on experience with Python is highly desirable.
Familiarity with Agile development processes is a nice-to-have.
Skills:
Strong problem-solving abilities and technical leadership skills.
Excellent communication and collaboration capabilities.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and adapt to evolving priorities.
ABOUT IAMBIC THERAPEUTICS
Founded in 2019 and headquartered in San Diego, California, Iambic Therapeutics is disrupting the therapeutics landscape with its unique AI-driven drug-discovery platform. Iambic has assembled a world-class team that unites pioneering AI experts and experienced drug hunters with strong track records of success in delivering clinically validated therapeutics. The Iambic platform has been demonstrated to deliver high-quality, differentiated therapeutics to clinical stage with unprecedented speed and across multiple target classes and mechanisms of action. The Iambic team is advancing an internal pipeline of clinical assets to address urgent unmet patient needs. Learn more about the Iambic team, platform, and pipeline at iambic.ai.
MISSION & CORE VALUES
The culture and work at Iambic Therapeutics are profoundly strengthened by the diversity of our people and our differences in background, culture, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, and life experiences. We are committed to building an inclusive environment where a diverse group of talented humans work together to discover therapeutics and create technologies.
PAY AND BENEFITS
We offer industry leading competitive pay, company paid healthcare, flexible spending accounts, voluntary life Insurance, 401K matching, and uncapped vacation to our team. We are in a brand-new state-of-the art facility in beautiful San Diego with an onsite gym, dining, and easy access to great places to live and play.
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