Staff / Principal Software Engineer
Core
Build the user-facing platform and backend services for the Virtual Cell World Model, a multimodal AI system that simulates and programs cellular behavior for drug discovery.
Role type
Staff / Principal Software Engineer (Senior IC)
Builds
Production-grade backend services, APIs, and scalable systems for biological simulations and AI inference.
Domain
Computational biology / AI-driven drug discovery
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | infrastructure
Required skills
Clean architecture, modular system design, distributed backend systems, AI/LLM inference integration, scalable API design, performance optimization, cross-functional leadership
Preferred skills
Computational biology domain knowledge, scientific simulation tools, automated experiment management, workflow orchestration, AI-native framework development
Technologies
None explicitly stated
Responsibilities
Build production-grade backend services and APIs for Virtual Cell products; Design interfaces connecting frontend, business logic, databases, and AI engines; Architect scalable systems for biological simulations and data processing; Optimize platform performance via caching and distributed infrastructure; Collaborate with AI researchers to translate models into scientific products; Work cross-functionally to deliver computational experiences for scientists.
Seniority
Staff / Principal, hands-on IC with technical leadership