Technical Lead, Principal Software Engineer
(7+ years exp)$180k – $250k • 0.0% – 1.0%
Published: 2 days ago
Twist Bioscience
Twist Bioscience -- powering the new bio-based economy, making the world better
The Role
We’re seeking an experienced technical lead to join us as we continue our unprecedented growth. Help us lead the effort to build a truly one-of-its-kind software platform for synthetic DNA manufacturing and DNA data storage. This is a unique opportunity to join a growing team in one of the most interesting science fields.
What You’ll Bring to the Team
- Computer science background with 7+ years industry experience in software engineering, with considerable full-stack web application experience
- Experience with React, Angular, TypeScript
- Deep experience with backend technologies such as node.js, mongodb, postgres, redis, kafka, python, C#
- Knowledge and understanding of Linux family systems and micro-service deployments
- Strong hands-on coding, design, database, and software architecture
- Great team player who enjoys mentoring and sharing their knowledge
- No biology experience required - but we are looking for someone who loves to learn outside their field
- Since this is a key role you must be based or willing to relocate to the San Francisco Bay Area.
Why Twist Bioscience?
- Truly unique mid-stage startup led by experienced, entrepreneurial founders with a proven market and high growth potential
- Backed by leading biotech investors such as Illumina Ventures, Applied Materials, Paladin Capital Group, and ARCH Venture Partners
- Company culture which values work/life balance, family life, and promotes teamwork
- Passionate, diverse, and inclusive team
- Be part of the future of synthetic biology, one of the defining technologies of the future
- Highly competitive salary and equity
- Opportunity to have high impact
- A chance to break from typical software company jobs
What You’ll Bring to the Team
- Computer science background with 7+ years industry experience in software engineering, with considerable full-stack web application experience
- Experience with React, Angular, TypeScript
- Deep experience with backend technologies such as node.js, mongodb, postgres, redis, kafka, python, C#
- Knowledge and understanding of Linux family systems and micro-service deployments
- Strong hands-on coding, design, database, and software architecture
- Great team player who enjoys mentoring and sharing their knowledge
- No biology experience required - but we are looking for someone who loves to learn outside their field
- Since this is a key role you must be based or willing to relocate to the San Francisco Bay Area.
Why Twist Bioscience?
- Truly unique mid-stage startup led by experienced, entrepreneurial founders with a proven market and high growth potential
- Backed by leading biotech investors such as Illumina Ventures, Applied Materials, Paladin Capital Group, and ARCH Venture Partners
- Company culture which values work/life balance, family life, and promotes teamwork
- Passionate, diverse, and inclusive team
- Be part of the future of synthetic biology, one of the defining technologies of the future
- Highly competitive salary and equity
- Opportunity to have high impact
- A chance to break from typical software company jobs
More about Twist Bioscience
Founders
Bill Peck
CTO and Co-Founder • 3 years • 11 years
William Banyai
Founder and COO • 3 years • 11 years
San Francisco Bay Area
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