Senior Software Engineer, Full Stack

Ginkgo Bioworks

Boston, United States
Base: $134,300.00-$189,900.00; bonus/equity: compy...
On-site
Python backend development
Modern javascript frameworks
React frontend development
Develop high-performance full-stack applications that translate complex biological data and operational needs into intuitive software using Python and modern JavaScript frameworks

Job Summary

  • Develop high-performance full-stack applications that translate complex biological data and operational needs into intuitive software using Python and modern JavaScript frameworks.
  • Champion an AI-first mindset, leveraging generative AI tools and LLM-based assistants to accelerate feature development, optimize code quality, and automate routine engineering tasks.
  • Design and implement robust CI/CD pipelines where automated unit, integration, and security testing are treated as mandatory gates for every code deployment.

Matching Summary

Develop high-performance full-stack applications that translate complex biological data and operational needs into intuitive software using Python and modern JavaScript frameworks.

Salary

Base: $134,300.00-$189,900.00; Bonus/Equity: company stock awards; Benefits: comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental & vision coverage, health spending accounts, voluntary benefits, leave of absence policies, 401(k) program with employer contribution, 8 paid holidays in addition to a full-week winter shutdown and unlimited Paid Time Off policy.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Python backend development
  • Modern JavaScript frameworks
  • React frontend development
  • CI/CD pipelines
  • Automated testing
  • AI-assisted development tools

Nice-to-have

  • Bioinformatics experience
  • Cloud infrastructure experience
  • Containerized environments
  • Data pipeline experience
  • Regulated data environments

Key Requirements

  • 6-8+ years professional software engineering experience
  • Full-stack development experience
  • Experience building and consuming APIs
  • Experience with React
  • Experience with AI-assisted development tools
  • Experience translating biological data into software

Work Rights

Must be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. security clearance

Sponsorship: available

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