Associate Software Engineer/Software Engineer - Full Stack

Dash Bio; Waltham (MA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Comprehensive benefits package

On-site work at Waltham

Job summary

Dash Bio in Waltham, MA seeks an Associate Software Engineer or Software Engineer (Full Stack) to develop and maintain software for lab automation and bioanalysis workflows. You will work with senior engineers to own end-to-end features, from guided tasks to independent delivery, on-site in a cutting-edge biotechnologies environment.

The role emphasizes building robust full-stack solutions using React and Node.js, with opportunities to learn lab operations and integrate software with real-world

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in CS/Engineering with demonstrated software development experience.
• 0–4 years of professional software development experience.
• Exposure to React and Node.js (or similar).
• Familiarity with SQL and relational databases.
• Strong problem-solving and quick learning abilities.
• Willingness to work on-site with a cross-functional team.

Responsibilities

• Develop, test, and maintain full-stack software features (Node.js/React).
• Learn lab operations to integrate software with instruments and automation hardware.
• Architect, implement, and optimize APIs and services for data processing and lab workflows.
• Build intuitive user interfaces for lab scientists using React.
• Ensure data entry and integrity in relational databases.
• Participate in code reviews and maintain quality through tests.
• Debug and resolve issues in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

Skills

React

Node.js

SQL

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science/Engineering

Tools

Relational Databases

Job description

Dash accelerates drug development. By fusing advanced automation-native lab workflows and integrated software into a unified platform, we provide the biopharma industry with the high-velocity, high-quality, data-driven development solutions required to get life-saving therapies to patients faster. Dash seeks to continuously improve industry KPIs and materially reduce the time and cost to bring a drug to market.

Company Summary:

We are building the infrastructure for modern drug development. We are moving beyond the manual, fragmented processes of traditional service providers by taking a technology-first approach to bioanalysis. Our platform is tech-enabled, automated, and GLP-compliant with the goal to industrialize the scientific workflows that act as bottlenecks in the industry. We deliver next-generation preclinical and clinical bioanalysis results with unprecedented speed and precision.

We are a team of builders operating at the intersection of biology, hardware, and code. This is an environment for scientists and engineers who are tired of the status quo and are ready to apply their skills to solve hard problems at scale. We don't just run assays, we architect the systems that will define the future of drug development.

We are a place where employees are stretched to do the best work of their career. We are looking for engineers, scientists, and biotechnicians who want to make an impact on the world and leverage their skills in an innovative way.

We are seeking an Associate Software Engineer or Software Engineer (Full Stack) to develop and maintain software solutions for lab automation and bioanalysis workflows. This role is on-site in Waltham, MA, offering a unique opportunity to work at the intersection of software and physical lab systems. You will work alongside senior engineers to build tools that directly impact drug development, progressing from guided tasks to independently owning end-to-end features.

Key Responsibilities

• Feature Development: Develop, test, and maintain robust software features across the full stack (Node.js/React).
• Learning & Integration: Understand our lab operations to effectively integrate software solutions with real-world lab instruments and automation hardware.
• API & Backend Support: Architect, implement, and optimize APIs and services to support complex data processing and lab workflows.
• Front-End Execution: Build and refine responsive, intuitive user interfaces for lab scientists using React, ensuring a seamless user experience.
• Data Entry & Integrity: Work with relational databases to ensure data is captured accurately, stored efficiently, and is highly accessible.
• Code Quality: Actively participate in code reviews, write clean and documented code, and contribute comprehensively to unit and integration testing.
• Collaborative Troubleshooting: Independently debug and resolve technical issues in a fast-paced environment, assisting peers when needed.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science/Engineering or other science/engineering discipline with demonstrated software development experience.
• Experience: 0–4 years of professional software development experience.
• Web Frameworks: Exposure to React and Node.js (or similar).
• Database Basics: Familiarity with SQL and relational database concepts.
• Problem-Solving: Strong desire to troubleshoot complex problems and learn new technologies quickly.
• Communication: Desire to work on-site with a cross-functional team of scientists and engineers.

What We Offer

• Opportunity to work at the forefront of bioanalytical innovation.
• Collaborative and inclusive company culture.
• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• Direct access to industry veterans and a supportive environment for professional growth.