Senior Backend Engineer for AI-Driven Lab Software

Lila Sciences; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 144,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Flexible time off

Paid parental leave

Educational assistance program

Commuter benefits

Company subsidized lunch program

Job summary

Lila Sciences in Cambridge, MA is seeking a Senior Software Engineer with backend experience to join their Lab Software Team. This role involves designing and building high-performance UI and APIs, developing database architectures, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to integrate data pipelines into scientific workflows.

The ideal candidate possesses a Bachelor's or Master's degree, has 5-8 years of engineering experience, and is proficient in developing web applications across the full stack. Competitive compensation and excellent benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• 5-8+ years of engineering experience building and deploying large-scale systems.
• Strong experience in backend development.
• Hands-on experience with AI coding assistants.

Responsibilities

• Design and build UI and APIs for AI-driven applications.
• Develop database schemas for optimal performance.
• Drive implementation of front-end and backend services.

Skills

Backend development

Full Stack Development

Collaboration

Problem Solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science or Engineering

Tools

React

TypeScript

FastAPI

SQL/NoSQL

Python

AWS

Kubernetes

Job description

Lila Sciences in Cambridge, MA is seeking a Senior Software Engineer with backend experience to join their Lab Software Team. This role involves designing and building high-performance UI and APIs, developing database architectures, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to integrate data pipelines into scientific workflows.

The ideal candidate possesses a Bachelor's or Master's degree, has 5-8 years of engineering experience, and is proficient in developing web applications across the full stack. Competitive compensation and excellent benefits are offered.