Variant Bio is a Seattle-based biotechnology company leveraging the power of human genetic diversity to develop life-saving therapies. To achieve this goal, we are studying the genes of people who are outliers for medically relevant traits, then translating insights from this research into the discovery and development of new therapeutics.
Variant Bio has raised $130mm to support the rapid advancement of the company’s research and development work. Our investors include Lux Capital, Alta Partners, General Catalyst, SoftBank Vision Fund, Cercano Management and Casdin Capital, among others. Our growing team of geneticists, medical researchers, biologists, and drug hunters is working to advance multiple projects through target validation, lead optimization, and into the clinic, in relentless pursuit of our goal to bring life-saving therapies to patients.
Ethics is at the foundation of everything we do at Variant Bio. Our genomic research studies are co-designed with local partners around the world. In addition, we are committed to sharing tangible benefits with research partners and communities through our unique Benefit-sharing Program and Affordable Medicines Pledge.
Variant Bio is an equal opportunity employer that guarantees a work environment that respects and values diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
Job Description
We are looking for a full-stack developer (mid-level) to help build and maintain web applications and services for analyzing and exploring genomic data. Our data platform is fully powered by Amazon Web Services (AWS) so the ideal candidate will have experience with frontend and backend development that utilizes a host of various AWS services. The candidate will also work closely with scientists to understand the needs of the team and build out tools that will drive cutting edge scientific research. Due to the sensitive nature of genomic and health data, the candidate will be responsible for helping ensure all internally developed software platforms meet the highest security standards. While experience in every listed technology is not mandatory, the ideal candidate should have familiarity with them or demonstrate the ability to quickly learn and adapt to new technologies. This role reports to the principal software engineer of the company’s Genomic Discovery team.
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What We Offer
Anticipated annual base salary for this position is $110,00-155,000 plus up to 10% bonus and an options package, for total compensation of up to $121,000-170,500, plus equity options.
The annual salary range above is based on the responsibilities and qualifications listed above. Individual salary will depend on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.
Don't meet every single requirement but are excited to join the Variant Bio team? If your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may still be the right candidate for this or other roles.
