Senior Full Stack Software Engineer

Vivodyne creates human data before clinical trials.

We accelerate the successful discovery, design, and development of human therapeutics by testing on large, lab-grown human organ tissues at massive scale, driving technological advancement at the convergence of novel biology, robotics, and AI. We identify and validate new therapeutic targets and de-risk new therapeutic assets by producing clinically translatable multi-omic data from our proprietary, physiologically-realistic human organ tissues at unprecedented scale, speed, and quality. This enables us to produce more human data than all clinical trials in the U.S. combined. We’re financially backed by some of the most selective and successful venture funds, and we have already partnered with a majority of the top 10 multinational pharmaceutical companies to discover and develop better, safer drugs and dramatically reduce the burden of animal testing.

www.vivodyne.com

Role

We’re looking for an exceptional Senior Full-Stack Software Engineer to work hand in hand with our Product team to build polished, high-performance web applications using React / Next.js and MongoDB or Postgres as databases.

The ideal candidate has depth across the stack in both frontend and backend and has an exceptional history of building and shipping complex, data-intensive applications. Additionally, the ideal candidate is an 'AI native' and uses their strong technical expertise to augment the prototyping speed provided by LLMs. You'll ship deliverables in days, not months, and have a sharp instinct for system architectures that achieve rapid delivery and robust performance.

You will be a core contributor to shaping our next-generation biotech platform that discovers and tests new drugs on lab-grown human tissues. 

Own the building of scientific experiment design and results-monitoring tools that, together with our platform, have enabled Vivodyne to partner with a majority of the top-10 pharmaceutical companies in making better, safer cures to complex human diseases. You will be expected to deliver web applications that align with well-designed frames/user flows and product requirements that help scientists interact seamlessly with our unique datasets, robotic systems, and lab-grown tissues.

You’ll have the opportunity to work at the cutting edge of biotech and software engineering, collaborating with teams spanning tissue engineering, robotics, and AI. You'll be working a few feet away from large precision robots, laser microscopes, and robot arms, surrounded by an exceptionally talent-dense team of experts from multiple scientific disciplines. 

You will be able to focus on building internal products and tools with incredible functionality, surrounded by sophisticated end users directly appreciative of the products you build


without needing to do integration testing for first-gen Chromebooks or handle bug reports from Fire tablets.

While bringing a passion and exquisite skill for building and shipping high-quality applications that drive scientific discovery, you'll be involved firsthand in the advancement of human health, you'll watch thousands of human organ tissues grow before your eyes, and join an intense, fun, fast-moving team in shaping the future of human health.

Responsibilities

Full-Stack Development — Build and maintain scalable applications using React for front-end and Postgres, MongoDB for back-end.

User Experience — Create clean, responsive, and user-focused interfaces that translate complex requirements into intuitive designs.

Code Quality & Best Practices — Write well-tested, maintainable code with a focus on scalability, performance, and cost-efficiency.

Collaboration & Communication — Work closely with scientists, engineers, and AI researchers to gather requirements, provide updates, and deliver impactful solutions.

Continuous Improvement — Enhance development workflows, toolchains, and cloud infrastructure (AWS) for optimal performance and efficiency.

High Velocity / AI Accelerated Development — Leverage leading language models and agentic tools like Lovable, v0, Bolt, or similar to ship reliable code quickly; maximize prototyping and component design velocity while balancing robustness of implementations

 

Requirements and Expectations

Technical Excellence

  • Strong data modeling skills for biotech applications, translating scientific needs into structured schemas.
  • Proficient in building visually appealing, high-performance React applications.
  • Experienced in API design, schema definition, and query optimization with Postgres, and MongoDB
  • Solid foundation in data structures, algorithms, and software architecture (CS degree preferred).

Accountability & Problem-Solving

  • Own full-stack development, ensuring high-quality, tested, and timely feature delivery.
  • Balance speed and rigor to solve complex engineering challenges, from large-scale data ingestion to optimizing imagery metadata.

Collaboration & Communication

  • Work cross-functionally with scientists, engineers, and AI researchers, aligning technical solutions with user needs.
  • Keep end-users in mind, delivering intuitive, efficient workflows.

Delivering Results

  • Manage time effectively, handling multiple priorities while shipping production-ready features.
  • Champion best practices, maintain clear documentation, and uphold high coding standards.

Architecture & Design

  • Design scalable, reliable systems while anticipating and addressing bottlenecks.
  • Leverage open-source and existing frameworks to optimize development.

Leadership & Influence

  • Mentor junior engineers through code reviews and knowledge sharing.
  • Advocate for full-stack best practices to drive scientific and business impact.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s in Computer Science (or related field), or equivalent experience.
  • Proven Track Record creating beautiful, functional web applications with React (or similar frameworks).
  • Hands-on Experience working with Postgres, MongoDB in production environments.
  • Strong Understanding of data modeling, schema design, and performance tuning.
  • Experience in High-throughput Laboratory Automation or Robotics is highly valued.
  • Experience Developing Applications that Render and Annotate Imagery is highly valued.
  • Excellent Communication Skills for conveying technical concepts and aligning stakeholder expectations.
  • Project Delivery Experience in fast-paced environments; comfortable balancing shifting priorities and multiple projects.
  • Proven Ability to collaborate across disciplines, from biology to automation to AI, delivering high-impact results.
  • Track Record of shipping secure, maintainable, and well-tested code.

 

San Francisco pay range
$230,000$255,000 USD

Vivodyne accelerates the successful discovery, design, and development of human therapeutics through the convergence of novel biology, robotics, and AI. Our platform enables customers to massively de-risk drug candidates by testing them against functional, lab-grown, human organs and multi-organ systems. We conduct preclinical discovery and clinical development campaigns to generate new therapeutic strategies from these proprietary, physiologically-realistic organs at unprecedented scale, speed, and quality through automation and machine learning. We’re financially backed by some of the most selective and successful venture funds, and several “top 10” global pharmaceutical innovators have already partnered with us to strengthen and speed their therapeutic pipelines.

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