Sr. Full Stack Software Engineer

CytoTronics is revolutionizing the traditional drug discovery process. Spinning out from Harvard after a decade of research, our proprietary semiconductor-cell interface enables high-dimensional functional assessment of live-cell responses at scale.

The Pixel™ family of cloud-enabled cell-plate readers provides high-resolution, multiplexed, real-time analysis of live cell characteristics, offering deeper insights into how chemical or genetic perturbations impact cell function.

Our software team supports every aspect of CytoTronics, from embedded software to cloud-based data analysis tools. As an early member of the team, you will play a key role in shaping and evolving our full-stack software environment.

See this 90 second video to get a sense for our technology: Accelerating drug discovery with live cell insights at scale.

The Role

As a Senior Full Stack Software Engineer at CytoTronics, you will design, develop, and maintain both the front-end and back-end components of our software stack, helping accelerate the discovery of new drugs and therapeutics.

You’ll work closely with software engineers, data scientists, and biologists to ensure seamless integration across the entire stack. Using your expertise in Python, you will contribute to building efficient, scalable, and resilient infrastructure services to manage the multiple terabytes of data generated by our instruments, while also supporting the front-end infrastructure to deliver a smooth and engaging user experience.

Who You Are

• Experienced software engineer who thrives in fast-paced startup environments
• Strong in software design, coding, and troubleshooting, with a focus on getting features to completion
• Excellent communicator, able to turn user needs into simple, maintainable software
• Eager to learn new concepts and explore different areas of knowledge
• Innovative, with a proactive approach to improving software architecture and finding creative solutions
• Comfortable working across diverse tasks, from hardware to data pipelines
• Takes ownership of large features while collaborating with stakeholders to ensure reliability and quality

Key Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or equivalent experience
• 5+ years of professional, hands-on experience in full-stack software engineering
• Proficient in Python
• Experience with at least one major JavaScript framework (React, Angular, or Vue.js)
• Strong understanding of cybersecurity principles and best practices

Nice to Have

• Experience in DevOps, with a focus on continuously improving CI/CD processes
• Experience with cloud infrastructure tools (e.g., Terraform, Kubernetes, Docker, AWS)
• Experience with Signal / Image Processing, Scientific Data Analysis, Bioinformatics
• Knowledge of site reliability engineering (SRE), observability, and monitoring tools
• Experience working with distributed systems and large-scale data processing

Compensation

• $145,000 - $155,000

CytoTronics is an equal employment opportunity employer in Boston, United States. We offer competitive salary and equity compensation package.  This role is out of our Boston South End office, with flexible in-person / work-from-home possibility.  To be considered, please apply via LinkedIn or email careers@cytotronics.com with your resume / CV and a short summary of why you would be a good fit.