What are the responsibilities and job description for the Full-Stack Software Engineer position at Twist Bioscience?
Full-Stack Software Engineer
Programmable DNA, the software of Life, is finally here! Twist Bioscience is developing a disruptive Synthetic DNA technology that will change the world, enabling widespread health and sustainability. Synthetic biologists will use our products to engineer how organisms produce cures to diseases, make everyday chemicals by using the atmosphere as the carbon source, enable plants to make their own fertilizers, and to create in-vivo diagnostics that alert us when we are sick, and many more applications. Twist offers bleeding-edge DNA synthesis technology that produces the most accurate DNA sequences in the world. Software engineers at Twist use a diverse stack of languages and frameworks to build the interfaces and services that support a dynamic laboratory production pipeline. Our systems manage and coordinate Twist's proprietary synthesis hardware as well as a fleet of industry-standard instruments and the teams of human operators who use them. Unlike other manufacturing operations, every order is different and every order item is unique, bringing unique challenges. Full-Stack Engineers work on mission-critical systems, in close collaboration with end users, to build the software that helps run our highly customized production pipeline. Full Stack Engineers have both ownership and impact - creating robust and scalable frameworks that enable Twist to rapidly introduce new products and processes into its operations. You will be encouraged to question the status quo and problem solve issues that directly affect our 24x7 operations. We are an energetic, focused team of coders and architects who enjoy solving hard problems at the forefront of synthetic biology. Twist's products drive advancements in drug discovery, immunological research, genetic engineering and ultra long-term data storage. We're looking for curious, motivated software developers ready to engage these challenges. If this sounds interesting, we would love to hear from you.
This is what we looking for:
● Modern Javascript on the front end and server-side (React or Angular, Node)
● Python or other back-end language
● SQL & NoSQL database modeling and optimization
● Proficient at designing clean APIs
● BS OR MS in Computer Science / Engineering and 1-3 years industry experience or equivalent work experience
Benefits:
● Highly competitive salary and equity
● Best-in-class benefits including health, dental, vision, disability insurance, life insurance, 401k
Location:
● 681 Gateway Blvd, South San Francisco, CA
About Twist Bioscience
Twist Bioscience synthesizes genes from scratch, known as “writing” DNA. Just as children learn to both read and write, the next phase of development for the genomics revolution is the ability to write DNA.
At Twist Bioscience, we work in service of people who are changing the world for the better. In fields such as health care, agriculture, industrial chemicals and data storage, our unique silicon-based DNA Synthesis Platform provides precision at a scale that is otherwise unavailable to our customers. Twist Bioscience Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Twist Bioscience Corporation provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic characteristics, or any other category protected by law. San Francisco applicants: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
