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Director, Software and Data Engineering

Profluent
Location
Emeryville, California, United States; Hybrid (2-3 days on-site)
Posted
2 months ago
Department
Bioinformatics
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • 8+ years of software engineering experience
  • 3+ years managing or leading engineers
  • BS, MS, or PhD in Computer Science, Bioengineering, Computational Biology, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience
  • Track record of leading teams that architect and deliver production-quality, data-intensive software platforms
  • Strong technical foundation in Python, backend systems, databases, APIs, cloud infrastructure, and modern software development practices
  • Experience designing data architectures, schemas, and domain models for complex scientific workflows
Nice to have
  • Experience building scientific data infrastructure, research software, LIMS integrations, or scientist-facing applications
  • Experience with Benchling, laboratory automation, instrument integration, sample tracking, or high-throughput experimental platforms
  • Experience connecting experimental workflows with downstream analysis and machine learning
  • Familiarity with biological data from protein engineering, gene editing, sequencing, screening, or mammalian or bacterial systems
  • Frontend development experience and an interest in building intuitive scientist-facing interfaces
What the job really is

As the Director of Software and Data Engineering at Profluent, you will lead the software engineering team and oversee the development of a platform that integrates AI-driven protein design with automated laboratory workflows. Your responsibilities include defining the software architecture, managing a small team, and collaborating with various scientific and technical stakeholders to ensure the delivery of reliable systems that support experimental data management and analysis.

Benefits
  • High-growth opportunity with meaningful impact on the future of protein design
  • Competitive compensation package with equity participation
  • 401(k) with a strong employer match
  • Comprehensive benefits including health/dental/vision insurance
  • Generous PTO policy and commitment to work-life balance
  • Professional development opportunities in a cutting-edge field at the intersection of AI and biology
Things to weigh
  • No salary listed in the job posting, but a hiring salary range is provided
  • The role involves significant leadership responsibilities, which may require balancing management with technical work
  • Work authorization in the U.S. is required, with no sponsorship available
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