Software Engineer III, Cloud Services - Brain Health

Allen Institute; Seattle (WA); Hybrid; USD 146,600 - 183,250; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Possible visa sponsorship

Job summary

The Allen Institute is launching a Brain Health Accelerator and seeks a Software Engineer III, Cloud Services to design, build, and operate secure, scalable cloud infrastructure for vast neuroscience data. You will work across cross‑functional teams and external partners to enable international collaboration and rapid scientific insight.

You will lead infrastructure initiatives, ensure regulatory compliance (e.g., NIST), and optimize for performance and cost while shaping the platform for future

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in CS/IT or equivalent
• Minimum 3 years in architecting/implementing complex cloud solutions
• Minimum 2 years operating in regulated environments (e.g., Controlled Access Data)
• Proficiency with Jira and project management tools
• Proficiency with Terraform or CloudFormation
• Proficiency with Git for source code management
• Deep understanding of AWS, Google Cloud, Azure and distributed systems

Responsibilities

• Design secure, scalable, cloud-based systems for scientific data processing
• Ensure adherence to regulatory and security standards (e.g., NIST SP 800-171)
• Guide infrastructure optimization for performance and cost
• Interface with external vendors and scientific partners
• Collaborate with cloud providers and vendors to align on architecture
• Maintain relationships with internal stakeholders and research teams
• Translate complex tech concepts for diverse audiences
• Define requirements, scope, and priorities with science teams
• Identify risks and drive mitigation strategies
• Oversee production readiness, monitoring, and incident response
• Ensure reliability/maintainability of systems
• Foster cross-functional collaboration across teams

Skills

Jira

Python

PowerShell

Bash

Git

Education

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information technology, or equivalent experience

Certifications such as AWS Certified Solutions Architect (preferred)

Tools

Terraform

CloudFormation

Git

Jira

Job description

Software Engineer III, Cloud Services – Brain Health Accelerator The

Software Engineer III, Cloud Services – Brain Health Accelerator The mission of the Allen Institute is to understand the principles that govern life and to advance health. Our creative and multi-dimensional teams focus on answering some of the biggest questions in bioscience. We accelerate foundational research, catalyze bold ideas, develop tools and models, and openly share our science to make a broad, transformational impact on the world. The Allen Institute is launching a new accelerator on human brain health and disease. This initiative aims to dramatically accelerate our understanding of human brain structure and function, identify the molecular, cellular and circuit basis of disease progression, and pioneer new therapeutic strategies targeting vulnerable and affected cell types. Our mission focuses on taking a human-centric approach to understanding and treating disease, combining a large-scale open science discovery approach across multiple diseases, AI-based disease modeling, and translational programs in specific diseases to move from discovery to clinical application. We aim to make transformational change in understanding and treating brain disorders, the biggest health challenge of our time. We are seeking a Software Engineer III, Cloud Services with deep expertise in software engineering, cloud architecture, and security standards to drive the design, delivery, and operation of secure, scalable infrastructure supporting international, cross-institution collaborations and research in neurodegenerative diseases. This role requires both strategic vision and hands‑on execution to enable the storage, processing, and analysis of high‑volume scientific data and the development of platforms that make these data accessible to international collaborators and the global research community.

Essential Functions

• Design and oversee implementation of secure, scalable, and compliant cloud-based systems for scientific data processing
• Ensure adherence to regulatory and security standards (e.g., NIST SP 800-171) where applicable
• Guide infrastructure optimization efforts, including performance tuning and cost management
• Represent the Allen Institute in technical discussions with external vendors (e.g., cloud providers) and scientific partners
• Collaborate effectively with engineers and architects from cloud providers and other vendors and partners
• Build and maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders, including research teams, Central IT, and the Office of the CTO
• Translate complex technical concepts into clear, actionable insights for diverse audiences
• Collaborate with science teams to define requirements, scope, and priorities
• Identify risks, dependencies, and trade-offs, and proactively drive mitigation strategies
• Oversee production readiness, monitoring, and incident response processes
• Ensure reliability and maintainability of deployed systems
• Foster effective communication across cross-functional and cross-institutional teams

*Note: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. This description reflects management’s assignment of essential functions; it does not proscribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned.

Required Education And Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information technology, or equivalent experience
• Minimum three years of experience in architecting and implementing complex cloud solutions
• Minimum two years of experience designing or operating in regulated environments (e.g., working with Controlled Access Data)
• Proficiency with project management tools (e.g. Jira)
• Proficiency in at least one IaC tool (e.g. Terraform, CloudFormation)
• Proficiency with one or more programming or scripting languages (e.g. Python, PowerShell, Bash)
• Proficiency with Git for source code management
• Deep understanding of cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Google Cloud, Azure) and distributed systems

Preferred Education And Experience

• Relevant certifications (e.g. AWS Certified Solutions Architect)
• Demonstrated experience leading complex, cross-functional technical initiatives
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams.
• Experience with life sciences, healthcare, or scientific research environments
• Demonstrated experience engaging with vendors and managing technical partnerships

Physical Demands

• Fine motor movements in fingers/hands to operate computers and other office equipment; repetitive motion with lab equipment

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

• Occasional evening and weekend hours required
• This role is currently able to work both remotely and onsite in a hybrid work environment. We are a Washington State employer, and the primary work location for all Allen Institute employees is 615 Westlake Ave N.; any remote work must be performed in Washington State.

Travel

• Occasional travel to partner sites required
• Occasional attendance and participation in national and international conferences required

Additional Comments

• **Please note, this opportunity offers relocation assistance**
• **Please note, this opportunity may offer work visa sponsorship**

Annualized Salary Range

$146,600 - $183,250 *

• Final salary depends on the required education for the role, experience, level of skills relevant to the role, and work location, where applicable.

Benefits

• Employees (and their families) are eligible to enroll in benefits per eligibility rules outlined in the Allen Institute’s Benefits Guide. These benefits include medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance. Employees are also eligible to enroll in the Allen Institute’s 401k plan. Paid time off is also available as outlined in the Allen Institutes Benefits Guide. Details on the Allen Institute’s benefits offering are located at the following link to the Benefits Guide: https://alleninstitute.org/careers/benefits .

It is the policy of the Allen Institute to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, the Allen Institute will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.