What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Software Engineer, Full Stack position at Automata LLC?
Level : 4
Salary band : $150,000 - $190,000 (we have broadened our typical L4 band at the top end to allow for applications from more senior folks)
Bonus : 8% performance-based, discretionary
Location : Hybrid - work in our Cambridge, MA office up to 3x / wk
If you are more senior or experienced than the scope of this role but you're still interested in the opportunity or company, then please apply - we are always excited to speak to folk as we scale.
At Automata , we're on a mission to transform how scientists work by making automation accessible to every lab in the world. We believe that by giving labs the power to automate, we can unlock discoveries that will shape the future of life sciences-from diagnostics and drug discovery to synthetic biology.
But we're more than just a company disrupting the industry-we're a team of innovators, problem-solvers, and creators passionate about empowering scientists. Our LINQ platform combines hardware and software to streamline workflows, making lab automation fast, flexible, and affordable. This means our customers can focus on groundbreaking research, while we take care of the rest.
Why Work at Automata?
- Impact : Your work will directly contribute to advancements in science and medicine, supporting labs around the globe as they push boundaries in research and innovation.
- Innovation : You'll be part of a team solving complex problems (seriously, no one else has figured out how to do this yet), using cutting-edge technology (we have robots).
- Growth : We invest in our people. Whether through hands-on experience, professional development, or collaborative projects, you'll grow both professionally and personally.
- Community : Join a diverse, passionate team that values collaboration (golf on a Thursday, Soccer once a month, movie nights whenever we fancy it).
We're looking for Full Stack Software Engineers based in Boston to join our Engineering Team. Our mission is to build lab automation products at the convergence of hardware and software in the life-sciences automation space that can transform the industry, accelerating science.
About the team
Our engineers are more than just technically skilled; they're driven by curiosity and a growth mindset. They find immense joy in seeing the software power the robots and the hardware bench, transporting plates from instrument to instrument. They understand the profound impact of their work on the life sciences industry, and this fuels their passion.
The core skills we'd like to see :
We are flexible and look for the right folks. You are not expected to know everything, but here are some other of our core technologies and what our environment looks like :
In this role, you will be responsible for :
What it takes :
US team benefits : Healthcare
Competitive healthcare for you and your family
401k
We offer a 401(k) retirement savings plan
Well-being budget
Invest in your own well-being, personal growth, and hobbies
Holiday
30 days 8 public holidays
Additional leave days
Time off for dependents, 'Me days', birthdays and volunteering days off
Birthday trees
Planting a tree for every employee on their birthday, every year
Paid sick leave
10 days paid sick leave to stay home and focus on rest and recovery
Mental health support
Access the therapy for you and your family through Spill
Career progression frameworks
Each department & discipline has a progression framework
We are an equal-opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Discrimination of any kind based on race, colour, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status is strictly prohibited.
Department Product Engineering & Design Locations Boston Remote status Hybrid
Salary : $150,000 - $190,000
