Intellectual Property/Data Science Co-op (Spring 2027)

Wave Life Sciences USA, Inc.; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 41,000; Part time

Job summary

Wave Life Sciences is seeking a creative and highly motivated software development co-op to help develop custom IP applications as part of an agile team. You will contribute to frontend and backend tooling used by researchers in cutting-edge science.

Ideal candidates have completed Master’s level CS/engineering coursework and at least two programming courses, with experience in SQL, Python or JavaScript, and version control.

Qualifications

• Master’s coursework in CS, engineering, or related field.
• At least 2 programming courses completed.
• At least 2 undergraduate biology/chemistry courses completed.

Responsibilities

• Improving your coding skills.
• Writing, documenting, and maintaining code.
• Learning and following agile processes.
• Attending IP/development team meetings.
• Providing honest, constructive feedback to IP and development team members.

Skills

SQL

Python

JavaScript

Data extraction

Version control

Teamwork

Detail oriented

Independent work

Education

Master’s-level CS/Engineering coursework

2 programming courses

2 biology/chemistry courses

Tools

Git

Job description

Wave Life Sciences is a biotechnology company focused on unlocking the broad potential of RNA medicines to transform human health. Our RNA medicines platform, PRISM, combines multiple modalities, chemistry innovation and deep insights in human genetics to deliver scientific breakthroughs that treat both rare and prevalent disorders. Our toolkit of RNA‑targeting modalities including RNAi silencing and RNA editing provides us with unmatched capabilities for designing and sustainably delivering candidates that optimally address disease biology. Our diversified pipeline is focused on our obesity, alpha‑1 antitrypsin deficiency and PNPLA3 I148M liver disease programs and includes clinical programs for Duchenne muscular dystrophy and Huntington’s disease, as well as several preclinical programs utilizing our versatile RNA medicines platform. Driven by the calling to “Reimagine Possible”, we are leading the charge toward a world in which human potential is no longer hindered by the burden of disease.

Wave is looking for a creative and highly motivated software development co‑op to help develop custom Intellectual Property (IP) applications as members of an agile development team. Create a significant impact by developing tools that will be immediately utilized by internal partners engaged in cutting‑edge scientific research. Multiple projects are currently available, each requiring different levels of expertise in frontend and backend design.

Experience

• Completed Master’s level coursework in computer science, engineering or a related subject
• Completed at least 2 programming courses
• Completed at least 2 undergraduate level biology and chemistry courses

Responsibilities

• Improving your coding skills
• Writing, documenting, and maintaining code
• Learning and following agile processes
• Attending IP/development team meetings
• Providing honest, constructive feedback to all IP and development team members

Key Skills

• Experience with SQL, Python, or JavaScript
• Driven, curious and able to work both independently and collaboratively
• Experience using source code version control systems
• Ability to learn new software and technologies quickly
• Driven, curious and able to work both independently and collaboratively
• Data extraction
• Ability to follow instructions and work in a team environment
• Detail‑oriented

Pay Range Disclosure Statement

$24—$30 USD

The range provided is based on what we believe is a reasonable estimate for the annual base salary pay range for this position at the time of posting. Actual annual base salary will vary based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant skills, experience, qualifications, position criticality, and internal equity. This position is eligible for a discretionary annual bonus and discretionary stock‑based long‑term incentives.

In addition to compensation, Wave offers a comprehensive and competitive range of benefits designed to support our employees’ and their families physical and financial health and overall well‑being. These include, but are not limited to, company‑sponsored medical, dental, vision, life, long and short‑term disability insurances, generous paid time off (including a week‑long company shutdown in the Summer and the Winter), 401K participation with matching contributions, and Employee Stock Purchase Program.

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