Software Engineer – Full Stack

San Diego, CA
Data Platforms and Engineering /
Full-time /
Remote
Empirico, a biotechnology company that combines unmatched expertise in human genetics-driven target discovery with world-class capabilities in siRNA drug discovery, is looking for a talented software engineer that is motivated by the opportunity to build scalable data systems and applications that power the discovery of new medicines.  You will work closely with a team of engineers and scientists to build and extend Empirico’s internal data platform, which include cloud-based systems, services, and web applications that help our scientists discover drug targets from some of the largest biological datasets in the world.

Responsibilities

    • Your day-to-day responsibilities will include extending and improving software systems throughout our stack. You will be expected to:
    • Collaborate with a team of scientists and engineers to design, implement, and enhance applications, services, and infrastructure that are critical to our scientific workflow
    • Implement scalable algorithms in a distributed systems setting
    • Identify and solve problems across our entire technology stack
    • Take ownership of the code and subsystems that you work on
    • Uphold a high standard of code quality, systems architecture, and testing

Requirements:

    • Proven track record of relevant software and data science projects
    • Strong technical skillset that spans a broad range of technologies, programming languages, and paradigms
    • Sound knowledge of software design and architecture
    • An interest in learning about the intersection of software engineering, genetics, and drug discovery
    • Life-science and statistical analysis experience a plus, but not required
    • Experience with modern web app development
    • Experience with AWS, Spark and Scala or other functional programming language is a plus
    • Applicants must have authorization to work in the U.S.
The estimated annual base salary range for this role is $80,000 to $110,000. Individual compensation decisions will be based on various factors, such as primary work location, complexity and responsibility of role, job duties/requirements, and relevant experience and skills. We offer a wide range of benefits including a retirement savings plan (with company match), paid vacation, holidays, and health benefits to include medical, prescription drug, dental and vision coverage in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans.
 
About Empirico: Empirico is a biotechnology company that discovers and develops novel medicines designed to mimic naturally occurring genetic variants that confer beneficial effects on health and disease. Empirico’s two foundational technology platforms – the Precision Insights Platform™ for genetically-validated target discovery, and the siRCH™ platform for the discovery and development of siRNA medicines – are used separately and in tandem to enable Empirico and our collaborators from the discovery and validation of novel targets to clinically-viable therapeutics. Empirico’s exceptional internal capabilities, augmented by those of its partners, are driving the advancement of a growing and differentiated pipeline of wholly owned and partnered programs. Empirico is headquartered in San Diego, CA with a major second site in Madison, WI.
 
We’re striving to build a strong culture of inclusivity, transparency and collaboration at Empirico, where our diverse and equitable workforce is empowered to contribute to our mission. We always seek the best candidate for the position and encourage you to apply even if your experience or qualifications don’t match up exactly with the job description. Empirico is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
 
To All Agencies: Please do not contact any employee of Empirico about this position. All resumes submitted by agencies to any employee of Empirico via-email or in any form and by any method will be deemed the sole property of Empirico, unless such agencies were engaged by Empirico for this position and a valid agreement is in place.