Science

Software Engineer

Alameda, California, United States

Not SpecifiedCompensation
Mid-level (3 to 4 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Biotechnology, Neuroscience, Medical Devices, BiotechnologyIndustries

Web Engineer

Location Type: Onsite Employment Type: Full-time

Position Overview

Science is a clinical-stage, vertically integrated technology company focused on solving complex neuroscience challenges and addressing serious unmet medical needs. We develop devices aimed at restoring vision, cognition, and mobility for patients with debilitating conditions. Through Science Foundry, we provide state-of-the-art components and infrastructure to support industry progress.

We are seeking an experienced web engineer to join our team in Alameda, CA. You will play a crucial role in building a company-wide software platform that will impact all aspects of our operations, from neural data collection to device assembly tracking and purchasing. This role requires close collaboration with a world-class team of scientists and engineers across various departments, including microfabrication, biology, animal behavior, surgery, and operations.

Key Qualifications

  • Experience: 2+ years as a web software engineer with significant depth in both frontend and backend engineering.
  • Product Ownership: Ability to act as your own product manager, identifying and prioritizing projects that offer the most immediate utility with minimal coding effort.
  • Technical Judgment: Strong sense of when to address technical debt versus when to build new features.
  • Startup Acumen: Demonstrated ability to ship quickly with minimal oversight in a dynamic startup environment.
  • Communication: Excellent communication skills are essential.
  • Problem-Solving: Technical and product judgment are paramount; the ability to ask insightful questions, absorb others' mental models, and build effective solutions quickly is key.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Tech Stack: Experience with Rails, React, Typescript, and PostgreSQL is a significant plus.
  • DevOps: Experience with app deployment and devops.
  • Cloud Philosophy: A healthy distrust of the cloud.

Salary and Benefits

  • Salary/Pay Range: $113,000 – $210,000 annually (base salary) + equity + benefits.
    • Note: Salary is determined by interview performance and falls within the indicated band. Individual pay is influenced by job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Equity is separate from the stated salary range.
  • Benefits:
    • Competitive salary and equity
    • Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
    • Flexible vacation and company-paid holidays
    • Healthy meals and snacks provided onsite
    • Paid parental, jury duty, bereavement, family care, and medical leave
    • Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account (subsidized by Science)
    • Flexible Spending Account
    • 401(k)

Company Information

Science Corporation is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a supportive and inclusive workplace. We value and celebrate employee contributions, empowering our team to thrive by being themselves and inspiring them to do their best work.

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and identities, including but not limited to race, color, ethnicity, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy or parental status, or disability. We do not discriminate based on these or other protected categories or social identities. Science also considers qualified applicants with criminal histories in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

Skills

web engineering
frontend engineering
backend engineering
Rails
React
Typescript
PostgreSQL
app deployment
communication skills
technical judgment
product judgment

Science

Develops advanced biotech and high-tech products

About Science

Science.xyz develops specialized products and services in the biotech and high-tech sectors, focusing on areas like synthetic biology, stem cell research, microfabrication, and semiconductor devices. Their products are designed to meet the needs of clients such as academic institutions, research labs, and biotech companies. The company employs a skilled team of professionals, including scientists and engineers, to ensure their offerings are advanced and effective. Unlike many competitors, Science.xyz emphasizes collaboration and partnerships within the scientific community to enhance their product development. The goal of Science.xyz is to leverage scientific research to create valuable solutions that contribute to advancements in technology and biotechnology.

Alameda, CaliforniaHeadquarters
2021Year Founded
$25.3MTotal Funding
EARLY_VCCompany Stage
Consulting, Industrial & Manufacturing, BiotechnologyIndustries
201-500Employees

Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
Flexible Vacation
Paid Parental Leave
Paid Sick Leave
401(k) Retirement Plan
Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
Flexible Spending Account

Risks

Intellectual property disputes may arise from Pixium's PRIMA retinal implant acquisition.
New executive team integration may lead to strategic misalignments or transitional challenges.
Biohybrid neural interfaces face ethical and regulatory scrutiny, delaying market entry.

Differentiation

Science focuses on unmet medical needs with advanced biotech and high-tech solutions.
The company integrates bioelectronics with neural interfaces for vision restoration.
Science's strategic location in Alameda offers access to the thriving Bay Area tech market.

Upsides

Growing demand for wireless neural devices boosts Science's SciFi headstage and Synapse protocol.
Acquisition of Pixium's PRIMA implant aligns with bioelectronics and neural interface trends.
Experienced executives in financial and legal roles support strategic scaling and IP management.

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