Overview
At Tatta Bio (www.tatta.bio), we are developing genomic intelligence. Our mission is to revolutionize the way scientists interact with genomic information. We are a nonprofit research team dedicated to advancing open-source artificial intelligence models and tools to accelerate biology research. Tatta Bio brings together computer scientists and biologists to solve the fundamental challenge of interpreting genomes, the "source code" of biology.
As our Founding Engineer, you will make core decisions about our technology and infrastructure, working at the intersection of AI, genomics, and open science.
Education + Experience Requirements
- 5+ years of software engineering experience, with a proven track record of building and scaling backend systems from scratch (0-to-1 experience).
- Deep expertise in building robust, scalable backend services.
- Experience designing scalable architectures and databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, vector databases).
- Experience with major cloud providers (AWS, GCP) and modern infrastructure.
- A product-minded approach to building in an early-stage environment.
Role & Responsibilities
- Architect and build the backend for our genomic intelligence platform.
- Own the entire development lifecycle, and make key decisions on tech stack and infrastructure.
- Collaborate directly with frontend engineers, machine learning scientists and computational biologists.
Additional Notes
- This position is based in Cambridge, MA, with a flexible hybrid work setup (a combination of in-office and remote work).
- Compensation will be competitive and based on experience.
- We provide a comprehensive set of benefits (health, dental and vision insurance, 401k matching) to all full-time employees.
Other Duties
Please note that this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
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