Software Engineer III - Data Infrastructure

Allen Institute; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 147,000 - 183,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Visa sponsorship

Job summary

Allen Institute in Seattle, WA seeks a Software Engineer III – Data Infrastructure to design, build, and maintain scalable data management infrastructure for large-scale scientific data. Focus on reliable data transfer to cloud storage, standard processing pipelines, and open data sharing.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years in software or data infrastructure roles, strong Python, and cloud experience (AWS/GCP). Onsite role with relocation and visa sponsorship options. Equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, computer engineering, or relevant field.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in a similar role.
• Cloud services knowledge (AWS and GCP); strong Python skills.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with product management and scientists to run a cloud-based data platform.
• Develop databases and APIs to standardize metadata and migrate data to the cloud.
• Provide technical mentorship via design/code reviews, tests, and documentation.

Skills

Python

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science, computer engineering, or relevant field

Ph.D. in computer science, computational biology, or relevant field

Job description

Software Engineer III – Data Infrastructure

The

Allen Institute

accelerates science for a healthier world through large-scale research designed to answer some of the most complex questions in biology. Our multi-disciplinary teams generate foundational knowledge, tools, and data to understand how our brain, cells, and immune system work. We share our work openly so others can build on it, move faster, and ask bigger questions. We drive discovery forward and create new possibilities for improving human health.The

Office of the Chief Technology Officer (OCTO)

drives computational and technological innovation across the Allen Institute by advancing engineering excellence, developing scalable technology solutions, and enabling scientific discovery. Through strategic partnerships and technical leadership, OCTO accelerates research, enhances operational efficiency, and fosters collaboration in support of the Institute's mission.The Allen Institute

Scientific Computing

team is focused on driving open science by building data management tools that enable rapid, high-quality sharing of data. The team develops scalable data management infrastructure that support the full data lifecycle, from acquisition and metadata capture through processing, storage, discovery, and reuse. By partnering closely with scientists and engineering teams across the Institute, Scientific Computing helps ensure that complex biological datasets are reliable, accessible, and ready to accelerate discovery.We are seeking a

Software Engineer

to serve as a technical contributor responsible for designing, building, and maintaining robust, scalable data management infrastructure that supports large-scale scientific data collection and sharing across the Allen Institute. This role will focus on the reliable transfer of data and metadata to cloud storage systems, execution of standard processing pipelines, and development of infrastructure that facilitates data sharing and discovery in the public cloud. The ideal candidate is facile with the complexities of large-scale biology, comfortable with modern cloud-native tools and technologies for data management, and sets high standards for code quality, sustainability, and operational reliability.At the Allen Institute, we believe that science is for everyone – and should be open to everyone. We are dedicated to combating biases and reducing barriers to STEM careers more broadly.We also believe that science is better when it includes different perspectives and voices. We strive to make the Allen Institute a place where everyone feels like they belong and are empowered to do their best work in a supportive environment.We are an equal-opportunity employer and strongly encourage people from all backgrounds to apply for our open positions.

Essential FunctionsCollaborate with product management, leadership, and scientists to manage a cloud-based data collaboration platformDevelop databases and APIs that standardize metadata and scripts that migrate data rapidly to the cloudDevelop infrastructure to facilitate monitoring and analysis of complex, varied biological dataProvide technical mentorship to engineers through design reviews, code reviews, documentation, and shared engineering standardsEstablish and maintain industry software development best practices at the institute - develop unit and integration tests, participate in code reviews, version code, track issues, and write documentationNote: 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 ExperienceBachelor's Degree in computer science, computer engineering, or relevant field; or equivalent combination of degree and experienceMinimum of 3 years of experience in a similar roleExperience providing technical leadership for complex software systems, including architecture, code review, and cross-functional collaborationExtensive programming experience in PythonPreferred Education and ExperiencePh.D. in computer science, computational biology, or relevant fieldModern, working knowledge of cloud services in AWS and GCPExcellent written and verbal communication skillsWorking knowledge of agentic software development best practices

Physical DemandsFine motor movements in fingers/hands to operate computers and other office equipment

Position Type/Expected Hours of WorkThis role is currently working onsite and is expected to work onsite for the majority of working hours. The primary work location for this role is 615 Westlake Ave N., with the flexibility to work remotely on a limited basis.TravelAttendance and participation in national and international conferences as appropriateAdditional Comments**Please note, this opportunity does offerrelocation 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.

BenefitsEmployees (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: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