Full-Stack Engineer (Hybrid, South San Francisco)

Full-Stack Engineer (Hybrid, South San Francisco)

Who Are We? We are a fast-growing biotech startup revolutionizing DNA sequencing tools.

What's In It for You?

• Build and Own Features Work without product managers, directly shaping products used by thousands of scientists daily.
• Competitive Compensation & Equity $150,000 - $190,000 with meaningful equity 
• Hybrid Work Model Based in South San Francisco, working onsite three days per week (M/W/F), with a preference for five days per week.
• Relocation Assistance Available for strong candidates (estimated $5,000 - $10,000 relocation support).
• Fast-Paced Startup Environment Work on technically challenging projects that push the limits of speed, complexity, and innovation.

What Will You Do?

• Develop customer-facing products end-to-end Build impactful features without a product manager, working closely with designers.
• Move quickly and deliver efficiently Fix simple bugs on day one, ship small features within a week.
• Tackle complex engineering challenges Lead and execute high-impact, technically demanding projects.
• Work across the stack Develop and maintain scalable front-end and back-end systems using modern frameworks.

What Will You Need?

Required Experience:

• 5+ years in software development (7+ years required if no startup experience or CS degree).
• Full-Stack Expertise, ideally slightly front-end leaning.
• Early-stage startup experience Worked at a startup with fewer than 30 people (up to 100 considered).
• Lead-level product-minded engineer Can drive product development without oversight.
• Proficiency in Python Django or Flask strongly preferred.
• JavaScript/TypeScript experience, ideally React for front-end development.
• Strong SQL and relational database experience.
• Resume should demonstrate ownership of customer-facing products.
• Experience leading complex projects Not just maintenance, testing, internal tools, or porting work.

Tech Stack:

• Back-End: Python (Django, Flask preferred)
• Front-End: React preferred, but experience with TypeScript, Svelte, Vue, Angular is acceptable
• Databases: SQL, Relational Databases 

Preferred Experience (Nice to Have):

• Experience with data visualization, particularly D3.js.
• Personal/side technical projects that demonstrate innovation and creativity.
• Passion for mission-driven work in health, climate, or technology.
• Notable industry recognition Impressive GitHub following, published technical books, or expert-level contributions.
• Past experience hiring/managing 5+ engineers, but prefers individual contributor coding role.
• BS, MS, or PhD in Computer Science (founders are PhDs from CalTech).
• Ranked university with a strong CS background and curiosity for biology-related tech.

Why Join Us?

This is a rare opportunity to work at the intersection of biotech and cutting-edge software development. If you thrive in a fast-paced, high-impact startup environment, have strong technical ownership, and want to help accelerate scientific breakthroughs, we want to hear from you.