Senior Backend Engineer for AI-Powered R&D Platform

Orchestra Bio; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A biopharmaceutical firm in San Francisco is seeking a Senior Backend Engineer to enhance their R&D software solutions. This role involves developing complex decision-making tools and intuitive interfaces for diverse teams in the scientific domain. Candidates should be experienced in backend development with expertise in Typescript and scalable cloud solutions. Ideal applicants will thrive in a collaborative environment and be motivated to contribute to innovative medical advancements.

Qualifications

• 6-8 years of backend development experience with production systems at scale.
• Deep expertise in Typescript, NestJS, and PostgreSQL.
• Track record of building complex, scalable, reliable cloud-based software.
• Experience with cloud platforms and containerization.
• Strong experience in data modeling and API design.
• Collaborative mindset with a proven track record in fast-moving teams.

Responsibilities

• Build interactive tools for organizations to assess complex trade-offs.
• Create intuitive interfaces to help diverse teams understand their work.
• Design daily-use interfaces for scientists and researchers.
• Leverage LLMs to generate insights from R&D data.

Skills

Backend development experience

Typescript

NestJS

PostgreSQL

Cloud platforms (AWS/Azure/GCP)

API design

Collaboration in engineering teams

Tools

Cloud platform knowledge

Containerization

Job description

A biopharmaceutical firm in San Francisco is seeking a Senior Backend Engineer to enhance their R&D software solutions. This role involves developing complex decision-making tools and intuitive interfaces for diverse teams in the scientific domain. Candidates should be experienced in backend development with expertise in Typescript and scalable cloud solutions. Ideal applicants will thrive in a collaborative environment and be motivated to contribute to innovative medical advancements.